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Refresher Training Course in STCW Basic Safety, in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, Other than Fast Rescue Boats, and in Advanced Fire Fighting (MED REF)

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Start DateEnd DateHoursLocationCostRegister
16 Feb 202619 Feb 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
23 Feb 202626 Feb 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
02 Mar 202605 Mar 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
09 Mar 202612 Mar 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
17 Mar 202620 Mar 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
30 Mar 202602 Apr 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
06 Apr 202609 Apr 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
13 Apr 202616 Apr 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
20 Apr 202623 Apr 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
27 Apr 202630 Apr 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
04 May 202607 May 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
11 May 202614 May 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
19 May 202622 May 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
25 May 202628 May 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
01 Jun 202604 Jun 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
08 Jun 202611 Jun 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
15 Jun 202618 Jun 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
23 Jun 202626 Jun 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
29 Jun 202603 Jul 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
06 Jul 202609 Jul 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
08 Sep 202611 Sep 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
14 Sep 202617 Sep 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
21 Sep 202624 Sep 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
05 Oct 202608 Oct 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
13 Oct 202616 Oct 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
02 Nov 202605 Nov 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
23 Nov 202626 Nov 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
07 Dec 202610 Dec 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00
14 Dec 202617 Dec 202630.5OSSC Main Building,Holyrood Marine Base$1735.00

Certificate Awarded

Transport Canada Training Certificate

Prerequisites

  • Marine Institute approved medical clearance;
  • SCBA mask Fit Test prior to course start date;
  • Valid MED with respect to STCW Basic Safety (or equivalent ie MED A1 & B2)
  • Valid MED with respect to Proficiency in Survival craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (or equivalent, ie MED B1)
  • Valid MED with respect to Advanced Firefighting (or equivalent ie MED C)
Before attending this course, you must take an online fatigue management course from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. A Candidate Document Number (CDN) is required to complete this course. If you already have a Candidate Document Number (CDN), there is no cost to complete the Fatigue Management course. If you don’t yet have a CDN, you can apply for one through Transport Canada using this link. To access the Fatigue Management at Sea course, visit the CCOHS registration page and follow these steps: • Step 1: Register with the CCOHS. • Step 2: Sign-in using the password provided in the registration confirmation email. Please note, free access is provided to Canadian seafarers courtesy of Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security. Once you’re done the course, make sure to print a copy of your training certificate. This certificate proves that you’ve completed the training and you will need to provide a copy to shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca prior to attending.  Link: 

Course Description

This is a basic safety + survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats + advanced firefighting refresher training course designed to comply with the current STCW Convention. This course will refresh the seafarer’s skills in basic emergency duties through demonstrations and practical drills and exercises. This course meets the requirements of Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, paragraph 3 of the STCW Convention, Chapter VI, Section A-VI/2, paragraph 5 of the STCW Convention, and chapter VI, Section A-VI/3, paragraph 5 of the STCW convention including 2010 Manila Amendments. 

Course Outline

  • This refresher training course is designed to comply with the current STCW Conventions and to refresh the seafarers' skills in basic emergency duties through demonstrations and practical drills and exercises.

ATTENTION: Your acceptance notification will be E-mailed to the E-mail account you provide during the registration process. Please remember to check your Junk E-mail folder for any communications that may have been filtered to that location.

Minimum class sizes are required to deliver courses, should these minimums not be achieved classes could be postponed or rescheduled.

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