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OPITO ERRV Crew Daughter Craft Coxswain

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  • 5.0 days
  • Marine

Summary

An OPITO approved ERRV Crew Daughter Craft Coxswain training course meets the initial training requirements for the role of an Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) Daughter Craft Coxswain.

Objectives

Delegates completing an OPITO approved ERRV Crew Daughter Craft Coxswain training course will be able to;

  • Understand daughter craft handling techniques
  • Understand international regulations for the prevention of collision at sea
  • Identify chartwork, buoyage, chart symbols and abbreviations
  • Prepare, launch and recover the daughter craft
  • Use navigation aids such as radar, GPS and VHF radio 

Target Audience

Existing Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) Coxswains that wish to progress to the role of Daughter Craft Coxswain.

Prerequisites

In order to complete an OPITO approved ERRV Crew Daughter Craft Coxswain training course, delegates must have:

  • A valid and in-date OPITO ERRV FRC Coxswains certificate
  • A successfully completed mandatory pre course learning pack
  • Nomination from the master of the ERRV as an appropriate person to undertake the course and the role of a Daughter Craft Coxswain
  • At least 3 months sea time as a FRC Coxswain

Award

An OPITO certificate will be issued upon successful completion of an OPITO approved ERRV Crew Daughter Craft Coxswain training course.

Revalidation

The certificate is valid for 3 years and must be revalidated through the OODTP at sea.

Delegates should bring

  • Government issued photographic ID e.g. Driver's Licence or Passport
  • Pre course learning material

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