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Ocean Racing Club of Victoria

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FULL SSSC ORCV elearning self paced + 1st Dec 2024 In Person Day Safety & Sea Survival Course
eLearning Self Paced Online +1st December 2024 In-person Day 09.00 - 17:00 (5pm)
Wesley College St. Kilda Campus, 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004
Australian Sailing - Safety & Sea Survival

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

The ORCV SSS course involves theory, classroom learning activities, and practical exercises in the use of liferafts, inflatable lifejackets & distress flares. The course is delivered in 2 parts, up to 8 hours of theory via the ORCV eLearning Self-Paced Online system and then 1 day in person for the balance of the theory and practicals.  The online content and practical day are facilitated by ORCV Safety & Sea Survival Instructors.  Practical exercises are conducted in a heated swimming pool at Wesley College St. Kilda campus in small groups.

For detailed description of the course  visit our website: http://orcv.org.au/training/safety-sea-survival-course-sssc

 

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.