Fast Rescue Craft Boatman

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to meet the fast rescue craft boatman training and development requirements for ERRV crew-members.

COURSE STRUCTURE

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

COURSE CONTENT

The syllabus focuses on:

• Assisting in the preparation, launch and recovery of the FRC
• Assisting in the rescuing and recovering of a casualty
• Assessment and treatment of casualty’s injuries
• Basic boat handling and use of communication equipment
• Towing operations

COURSE DURATION

2 days

PREREQUISITES

Attendance on this training course is open to delegates who have a valid OPITO approved ERRV Crew Initial Training Shipboard Operations certificate or reassessment to an equivalent standard through the OODTP.

TARGET AUDIENCE

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

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

A change of clothing. 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 PREREQUISITE

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

DATES

Courses run weekly. Monday start.