780 GBP (£)
Book this courseSchool UKSA
Location Isle of Wight, UK
Duration 5 day(s)
Dates 6 dates available
Accommodation None Included
The Efficient Deck hand course at UKSA will enable a better understanding of shipboard organisation and operations, pilot ladders and means of access, cargo work, safety and seamanship, including knots, splicing and whipping and seizing.
Accommodation:
• Food and accommodation are available onsite at UKSA. The residential price for this course is £980.
Course Structure
The course covers:
• basic seamanship
• ropework and wirework
• use of lifting equipment
• rigging of stages and bosuns’ chairs
• basic painting and maintenance routines
• steering and duties of the lookout and the responsibilities of crew members under the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.
Useful Information
Pre-requisite experience:
• A minimum of six months sea service in a deck capacity.
• You must hold a Navigational Watch Rating Certificate of RYA/IYT Offshore Yachtmaster and practical CoC.
Examination and assessment:
• There is an oral and practical examination at the end of the course carried out by an approved MCA examiner.