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Further Information - STCW Shipboard Familiarisation Training
Description
Who is this course for?
Seafarers who need to have an understanding of STCW shipboard familiarisation.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will this course benefit me?
By ensuring that those joining a ship will have an understanding of STCW shipboard familiarisation.
How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring that each crew member on board is aware of the same standard procedure of safety techniques makes survival procedures more coordinated and in turn, increases the chances of seafarer survival.
What standards are referred to in this course?
• International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
• International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
Is there an assessment?
Yes
Learning Objectives
• Give an overview of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
• Identify what is involved in shipboard familiarisation
• Give an overview of signs and symbols that seafarers should know
• Explain the importance of the alarms and signals on board
• Give an overview of how the risk of fire is minimised and dealt with on board
• Explain the importance of using life-saving equipment
• Describe the function of different types of doors on board
• Describe the importance of emergency drills and how seafarers should act during one
• Explain what to do in a man overboard situation
• Identify what to do in a medical emergency
• Identify the personal protective equipment (PPE) that seafarers may be required to wear
• Explain the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
• Give an overview of enclosed spaces and the dangers of working in them
• Give an overview of a permit to work and why it is used
• Describe a risk assessment and how it is implemented
• Identify how contractors should be handled on board
• Describe how to report a concern
Assessment
Exam in the e-learning course
System Requirements
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones
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