Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats unit (JVD212)

Launceston

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	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
Launceston	AMC MT Main Block 3
Launceston	AMC MT Post Block 4

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Post Block 4	30/11/2025	21/12/2025	25/12/2025	27/12/2025
AMC MT Main Block 3	15/6/2025	26/11/2025	27/11/2025	29/11/2025
AMC MT Main Block 1	2/2/2025	11/6/2025	12/6/2025	14/6/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$447.00	$447.00	not applicable	$1,256.06

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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

JVD173

Teaching

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	Any required readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator.
Recommended	Any recommended readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator.

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