STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Level 5

Course content

• Topic 1: Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
• Topic 2: Survival Craft Operation
• Topic 3: Signalling
• Topic 4: First Aid

Course aim

To develop proficiency of skills for survival at sea, including managing the launch and use of survival and rescue craft, and managing survivors and signalling for help.

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• Be physically fit and capable of participating in the practical training component
• Have a current medical examination certificate issued by an approved General Practitioner such as Seafarers Medical or equivalent
• Provide evidence of STCW Basic Training or SBT311 or equivalent