Safety & Sea Survival: full course, two days
The Safety & Sea Survival (SSS) course involves classroom presentations & learning activities, and practical exercises in the use of liferafts, inflatable lifejackets & distress flares. Of 16 hrs duration the course is usually delivered over 2 full-days, or 2 x part-day theory sessions and 1 x full day practical, and is facilitated by Safety & Sea Survival Instructors at approved Training Centres. The maximum teaching ratio for this course is 20 students to 1 SSS Instructor (in the classroom) with a reduced ratio of 10:1 for pool sessions. Practical exercises are usually conducted in heated public swimming pools, but may be conducted in clean and enclosed salt-water pools and Marinas providing the water is clean, the temperature is at least 15oC, and all associated risks have been managed.
This Course assists offshore skippers and crews in developing awareness of respective responsibilities. To offer and discuss practical strategies for coping with emergencies at sea. To familiarise skippers and crews with safety and emergency equipment, its purpose, deployment, and use. This course is also suitable for cruisers or those wanting to learn more about safety on the water.
What will I learn?
- Safety planning and my duty of care
- Emergency planning
- Use and maintenance of personal safety equipment
- Yacht safety and survival equipment
- Practical use of life rafts and flares
- How to survive in the water when overboard
- Global search and rescue structures
- How to use emergency communication equipment
- Helicopter rescue drills
You will gain a Safety and Sea Survival Qualification Certificate as required for Category 1 and Category 2 races. This certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of the course.
Safety & Sea Survival: refresher course, one day
If your Safety & Sea Survival Certificate expired no more than 2 years ago, keep your knowledge and certification up to date through a one day refresher course. Theory is completed through an e-learning module prior to the practical course date. The Safety & Sea Survival (SSS) course involves classroom presentations & learning activities, and practical exercises in the use of liferafts, inflatable lifejackets & distress flares.
The refresher and full course are offered through 27 South Ocean Training here in Manly, Queensland. Contact them for more information, dates and bookings.