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Safety & Sea Survival Course - E-Learning + Practical Drills
Sun 18 Apr 2021 08:00 — 15:00
Fremantle Sailing Club, 151 Marine Terrace, South Fremantle WA 6160
Australian Sailing - Safety & Sea Survival

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

About the Safety & Seas Survival Course at Fremantle Sailing Club

Fremantle Sailing Club is pleased to offer the Australian Sailing Safety & Sea Survival Course (SSS Course). This course combines E-Learning content and Practical Drills. Following your registration you will be emailed login credentials to access the E-Learning content (Please allow one business day for this). The E-Learning can be completed in your own time and take approximately 6 hours to complete. Please be aware that the E-Learning must be completed prior to the Practical Drills session.

Please contact sailing@fsc.com.au if you have any questions about the Safety & Sea Survival Course

Course Overview

The Safety & Sea Survival (SSS) course involves classroom presentations & learning activities, and practical exercises in the use of liferafts, inflatable lifejackets & distress flares.  Of 16 hrs duration the course is usually delivered over 2 full-days and is facilitated by Safety & Sea Survival Instructors at approved Training Centres. The maximum teaching ratio for this course is 20 students to 1 SSS Instructor (in the classroom) with a reduced ratio of 10:1 for pool sessions.  Practical exercises are usually conducted in heated public swimming pools, but may be conducted in clean and enclosed salt-water pools and Marinas providing the water is clean, the temperature is at least 15oC, and all associated risks have been managed.

Course Prerequisites

Nil

Who should do this course?

This Course assists offshore skippers and crews in developing awareness of respective responsibilities. To offer and discuss practical strategies for coping with emergencies at sea. To familiarise skippers and crews with safety and emergency equipment, its purpose, deployment, and use. This course is also suitable for cruisers or those wanting to learn more about safety on the water.

Course Outcome

You will gain a Safety and Sea Survival Qualification Certificate as required for Category 1 and Category 2 races. This certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of the course.