Daughtercraft Coxswain

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to meet the Daughtercraft coxswain training and development requirements for ERRV crew-members.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Delegates are assessed continuously during the course.

COURSE CONTENT

The syllabus focuses on:

• Daughtercraft handling techniques
• International regulations for the prevention of collision at sea
• Introduction to chartwork, buoyage, chart symbols and abbreviations
• Preparation, launch and recovery of the daughtercraft
• Use of navigation aids such as Radar, GPS and VHF Radio

COURSE DURATION

5 days

PREREQUISITES

Attendance on this training course is  open to delegates who:

1. Are in possession of a valid FRC Coxswain Certificate and three months sea time as an FRC Coxswain
2. Have successfully completed a mandatory Pre-Course Learning Programme that includes chartwork, position finding devices, collision regulations and buoyage

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed to meet the training requirements for an ERRV Daughtercraft coxswain.

CERTIFICATION

An OPITO approved certificate will be awarded to delegates who successfully complete the training and assessment.

REVALIDATION

Valid for three years and revalidated through the OODTP at sea.

VENUE

Held at Petrofac Training Services Quay, North Esplanade East, Aberdeen.

ITEMS TO BRING

Pre-course learning material. Delegates must present photographic ID at the start of the course. Accepted forms are government issued photographic identification, e.g. passport or driving licence.

HEALTH

All delegates will be asked to complete a standard medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.

DATES

On request.