Course details
This course teaches orderly abandonment of a vessel in an emergency situation; clearing the vessel; proper and effective use of equipment; and coordinating survival activities during rescue operation. The course is designed for certificated officers and for certificated ratings. Such personnel are required to complete a comprehensive MED training program of which Survival Craft is one component. This course meets the requirements of Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Convention Specification of the minimum standard of competence in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats.
Prerequisite(s)
- Minimum of 16 years of age and must hold a valid MED A1, MED A2, or STCW Basic Safety training certificate.
Credits
2.0
Cost
$1,365.01
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are two offerings of MEDI 1810 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 49708
Duration
Mon Oct 24 - Mon Oct 31 (1 week)
- 1 week
- CRN 49708
- $1365.01
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 - Oct 28 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 150 |
| Oct 31 | Mon | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 150 |
Instructor
Carla Lang
Course outline
Cost
$1365.01
Important information
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IMPORTANT NOTES: Copies of prerequisites are to be provided to the course instructor. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. COURSE TO BE HELD AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Student manual will be provided in class. Students are advised to bring a pen and paper for note taking and a bathing suit and towel for the training tank exercises. Note: Computer required for 1.5 hours of online First Aid Training.
Status
CRN 49090
Duration
Fri Dec 16 - Fri Dec 23 (2 weeks)
- 2 weeks
- CRN 49090
- $1365.01
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16 | Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 238 |
| Dec 19 - Dec 23 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 238 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1365.01
Important information
-
IMPORTANT NOTES: Copies of prerequisites are to be provided to the course instructor. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. COURSE TO BE HELD AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Student manual will be provided in class. Students are advised to bring a pen and paper for note taking and a bathing suit and towel for the training tank exercises. Note: Computer required for 1.5 hours of online First Aid Training.
Status
Winter 2023
Below are two offerings of MEDI 1810 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 90737
Duration
Mon Jan 16 - Mon Jan 23 (1 week)
- 1 week
- CRN 90737
- $1365.01
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16 - Jan 23 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1365.01
Important information
-
IMPORTANT NOTES: Copies of prerequisites are to be provided to the course instructor. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. COURSE TO BE HELD AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Student manual will be provided in class. Students are advised to bring a pen and paper for note taking and a bathing suit and towel for the training tank exercises. Note: Computer required for 1.5 hours of online First Aid Training.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
CRN 90741
Duration
Mon Mar 27 - Mon Apr 03 (1 week)
- 1 week
- CRN 90741
- $1365.01
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 - Mar 31 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
| Apr 03 | Mon | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1365.01
Important information
-
IMPORTANT NOTES: Copies of prerequisites are to be provided to the course instructor. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details. COURSE TO BE HELD AT BCIT MARINE CAMPUS. Student manual will be provided in class. Students are advised to bring a pen and paper for note taking and a bathing suit and towel for the training tank exercises. Note: Computer required for 1.5 hours of online First Aid Training.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in:
- Construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats, and individual items of their equipment
- Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats
- Various types of devices used for launching survival craft and rescue boats
- Methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea
- Methods of recovering survival craft
- Actions to be taken after leaving the ship
- Methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea
- Handling survival craft in rough weather
- Use of painter, sea anchor, and all other equipment
- Apportionment of food and water in survival craft
- Action taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft
- Method of helicopter rescue
- Effects of hypothermia and its prevention, use of protective covers and garments, including immersion suits and thermal protective aids
- Use of rescue boats and motor lifeboats for marshalling life rafts and rescue of survivors, and persons in the sea
- Beaching survival craft
- Methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine, and its accessories, together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided
- Radio lifesaving appliances carried in survival craft, including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs
- Pyrotechnic distress signals
- Use of the first-aid and resuscitation techniques
- Management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and shock
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (MEDI 1810) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Bridge Watch Rating
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
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