The purpose of the training is to give those intending to go to sea a basic induction in safety procedures and accident prevention and to familiarize them with the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant vessels.

To develop competence in:

• Comply with emergency procedures
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment
• Observe safe working practices
• Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties
• Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship

Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

• Types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire foundering
• Knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for responses to emergencies
• Emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal safety equipment
• Action to take on discovering potential emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship
• Action to take on gearing emergency alarm signals
• Value of training and drills
• Knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems
• Effect of operational or accidental pollution of the marine environment
• Basic environmental protection procedures
• Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times
• Safely and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship
• Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces
• Familiarization with international measure concerning Accident prevention and occupational health
• Importance of maintaining good human working relationships aboard ship
• Social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

Demonstrating Practical Competence in:

· Attendance and participation and assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction during attendance at the course

This course is taught as a combination of off-site practical activities at specialist facilities for the pool and fire fighting as well as on-site classroom instruction at the Red Ensign training facility Medina Village, Cowes

Please contact us for pre-requisites for this course

The PSSR course is £75 + VAT