SCC511 STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
Other Engineering
A course by
NMIT
Develop your skills for survival at sea, including managing the launch and use of survival and rescue craft, managing survivors, and signalling for help. This short course meets the requirements of STCW 1978 (as amended) A-VI/2-1.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Unknown, Unknown
It will take a total of 1 week
Core skills this course teaches

Manage survival craft and rescue boats
Demonstrate proficiency in taking charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch, ensuring the safety of crew and survivors.

Operate survival craft
Carry out the correct procedures for launching, operating, and maintaining survival craft in emergency situations.

Use maritime signalling
Employ appropriate signalling techniques for attracting help and ensuring rescue operations are effective.
What You're Signing Up For
The SCC511 STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats course at NMIT develops proficiency in the management and operation of survival craft and rescue boats (excluding fast rescue boats). The course is designed to provide skills in managing the launch and use of survival and rescue crafts, handling survivors, and using appropriate signals for help. Accredited to meet the requirements of STCW 1978 (as amended), it is ideal for seafarers seeking statutory safety certificates and enhanced maritime safety competencies.
Course Content
- Taking charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
- Operation of survival craft
- Signalling for help at sea
- Providing first aid in maritime emergencies
What you need to know first
Be physically fit and capable of participating in practical training
Have a current medical examination certificate (Seafarers Medical or equivalent)
Provide evidence of STCW Basic Training or SBT311 or equivalent

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime
Transport
Commercial Marine Operations

Future employment opportunities might be
Seafarer
Deckhand with safety responsibilities
Officer of the watch
Maritime safety crew roles