OPITO – Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training (Twin Fall) – Simulator The aim of the programme is to give Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and practice certain elements of their role which they cannot reasonably practise offshore.
Description
Aims and Objectives of Further Coxswain Training
The aim of the programme is to give Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and practice certain elements of their role which they cannot reasonably practise offshore.
Learning Outcomes
Delegates will have previously demonstrated their knowledge and skills and will have been assessed as competent Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains. During this programme you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills as a TEMPSC coxswain in aspects which you cannot reasonably practise offshore.
To successfully complete this Further Training Programme, you must be able to explain:
1. Correct use of the sea anchor
2. How to maintain the safety of the TEMPSC passengers
To successfully complete this Further Training Programme, you must be able to demonstrate:
3. How to check the external and internal integrity of the safety craft
4. How to remove mechanical restraints to enable launch of the TEMPSC
5. How to start the engine using both primary and secondary start systems
6. How to board passengers as quickly as possible
7. How to confirm the launch area is clear
8. How to brief the crew and obtain permission to launch
9. How to release the Lowering/launching mechanism
10. Securing the hatches and turning on the air and water spray protection systems
11. Clearing the installation on course for a safe area
12. Pacing alongside a vessel for transfer of personnel
13. Man overboard procedures if any personnel are in the water
14. How to tow another vessel
15. How to be towed by another vessel
16. The order for disembarkation and how to get passengers to the rescue craft
Prerequisites
Delegate Pre–requisitesfor Further Coxswain Training
Attendance on this programme is open to delegates who are in possession of one of the following:
|
*Course |
OPITO Course Code |
|
BOSIET with (EBS) certificate |
5700 |
|
BOSIET with (CA-EBS) certificate |
5750 |
|
T-BOSIET (Tropical BOSIET) certificate |
5501 |
|
FOET with (EBS) certificate |
5858 |
|
FOET with (CA-EBS) certificate |
5850 |
|
T-FOET (Tropical) FOET certificate |
5614 |
and
A valid Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Initial Training Certificate (Single Fall, Twin Fall) or a valid Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training certificate (Single Fall, Twin Fall)
