Courses & Units
Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats JVD212
Introduction
To provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations.
Summary
| Unit name | Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JVD212 |
| Credit points | 4.8 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Mr Michael Douglas |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Post Block 4 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | 2/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 | 28/12/2024 | 29/12/2024 |
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 5/2/2024 | 13/6/2024 | 14/6/2024 | 16/6/2024 |
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 17/6/2024 | 14/11/2024 | 15/11/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Coordinate the safe evacuation of crew/passengers into survival craft following an emergency at sea
- Operate survival craft and associated equipment to manoeuvre clear of the ship after abandonment
- Manage routines in survival craft and take action to best aid detection and rescue by SAR services
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031705 | $429.00 | $429.00 | not applicable | $1,196.16 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
JVD173Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5 day STCW short course. Three days at Beauty Point campus, 4th day of course at Newnham survival centre, final day at Beauty Point campus. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Onload release gear oral assessment (5%)|Operate survival craft detection aids (5%)|Lifeboat practical (30%)|Pool wet drill practical (30%)|Written Assessment (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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