Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to meet the initial FRC coxswain 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:

• Launching and release of FRC
• Preparation of FRC
• Recovering an FRC
• Rescuing and recovering a casualty
• Righting a capsized FRC

Course duration

4½ days

PREREQUISITES

Attendance on this training course is open to delegates who have a valid OPITO Initial Shipboard Operations training certificate, a valid OPITO ERRV Crew FRC Boatman certificate and who have three months sea service as an FRC boatman.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed to meet the training requirements for an OPITO Approved ERRV FRC 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

Swimwear and a towel. 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.