STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (PISC)
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About the course
Who should attend Seafarers who are required to take charge of a survival craft or a rescue boat (other than fast rescue boats) in emergency situations. Those seafarers wishing to renew their Proficiency in Survival Craft other than fast rescue boats certificate of proficiency but do not have sufficient sea service to meet the criteria for the Refresher course (attendance of the PISC course will include refresher PST). Pre-requisites: Must demonstrate ability to swim and tread water. Must hold 12 months seatime. Course highlights This course prepares students for the launching and handling of survival craft through theoretical learning and a series of practical exercises. Students will jump in the water, board a life raft and familiarise themselves with the layout and interior of an actual lifeboat. They will demonstrate their competence and knowledge of launching a lifeboat, the marshalling of life rafts and conducting searches for persons in the water in a state of the art Lifeboat Simulator*. This course meets the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/2. *Lifeboat simulator sessions are delivered at the City campus, 2 Commerce Street, Auckland DurationFive days 8am - 4pm (2pm finish Friday)
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