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Operate Survival Craft and Other Lifesaving Appliances skill set

Operate Survival Craft and Other Lifesaving Appliances skill set

State ID GAC62

Survival craft proficiency

Discover safety practices in responding to abandoned ship situations at sea.

The SM TAFE AMSA-approved course earns you the Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (other than Fast Rescue Boats), meeting STCW Reg VI/2 and Code Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-1 requirements. Equip yourself with essential skills for survival situations at sea through successful course completion.

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image of lifeboat launch from stern of ship

Overview

When Semester 2, 2025

How On Campus

Learn the safety practices and standards in responding to abandoned ship and survival situations at sea. 

This course is approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/2 and Code Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-1
  • take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
  • operate a survival craft engine
  • manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
  • use locating devices, including communication and signaling
  • apparatus and pyrotechnics
  • apply first aid to survivors

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