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AMSA Minimum standard of competence in fast rescue boats - TABLE A-VI/2-2 (AMSA)




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DURATION: 3 days

DESIGNED FOR:
Personnel who are required to launch, operate and recover a fast rescue craft.

PRE-REQUISITES:
The course is also AMSA approved in compliance with STCW95 for Minimum Standard of Competence in Fast Rescue Boats. To receive AMSA approved certification trainees must present a current AMSA Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft.

DESCRIPTION:
This course aims to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively launch, operate and recover a fast rescue craft.

CONTENT:
It is essential that competence is demonstrated throughout the duration of the course:

  • Maintain the fast rescue craft and its equipment for operations
  • Identify and use appropriate craft and emergency equipment
  • Prepare fast rescue craft and crew for operations
  • Complete the fast rescue craft launch ensuring crew safety
  • Manoeuvre the fast rescue craft in prevailing sea and weather conditions according to operational requirements
  • Operate engine, navigation, steering, communication and other auxiliary equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications and operational requirements
  • Respond to and rectify in-boat emergencies
  • Follow appropriate search patterns
  • Approach the casualty and determine the extent of the injuries
  • Operate casualty recover equipment
  • Recover the casualty using recovery procedures appropriate to the injuries sustained.
  • Apply appropriate emergency first aid procedures
  • Transfer the casualty to a place of safety using procedures appropriate to the injuries sustained
  • Recover and secure the fast rescue craft and its equipment.

ELEMENT OF COMPETENCY:

Take charge of a fast rescue boat during and after launch

ASSESSMENT:
Trainees will demonstrate/explain/identify their level of knowledge, skills and understanding through oral and/or written questioning and practical activities. Assessment for this Unit of Competency will involve an operation of a fast rescue boat.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion of this unit of competence, trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in AMSA Table A-VI/2-2 Minimum Standard of Competence in Fast Rescue Boats.

DELIVERY METHOD:
This course has both theoretical and practical elements. A brief classroom presentation provides trainees with background knowledge that supports the predominantly practical programme.

VENUE:
Fremantle Sailing Club, South Fremantle.

TABLE A-VI/2-2 (AMSA) MIN. STD. OF COMPETENCE IN FAST RESCUE BOATS
Duration: 3 days
Price: $1800 per person
T: (08) 9417 6900
F: (08) 9414 1845
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