Personal survival techniques (A-VI/1-1) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- types of emergencies that may occur: collision, fire, foundering
- types of life-saving appliances normally carried on ships
- equipment in survival craft
- location of personal life-saving appliances
- principles of personal survival

Content

- donning of a lifejacket and immersion suit
- safe jumping from a height into the water
- righting of an inverted lifecraft while wearing a lifejacket
- swimming while wearing a lifejacket
- keeping afloat without a lifejacket
- boarding a survival craft from the ship and water while wearing a lifejacket
- taking actions on board a survival craft to enhance survival
- streaming a sea-anchor
- operating equipment on board a survival craft
- operating devices to determine location and operate radio equipment
- practical drills in a swimming pool, in open water and at survival station

Course material

Material during the course; Learn.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

RDI and work-related cooperation

N/A

Timing of exams and assignments

Exams and other tasks to be assessed are agreed upon at the start.

Student workload

The tasks for the course are to be completed during the intensive session or immediately after it. 1 credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work.

Further information

Includes practical exercises with life saving appliances in water.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance in instruction and exercises. Approved performance.

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.