Survival and Seamanship

Lecturers working on one of a training dinghy.

We are pleased to offer the following short courses in seamanship and survival skills.  We have several dates over the next year for the courses below.  Use the links below to find a date that suits you.

Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSCRB)

Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats or CPSCRB is a mandatory STCW requirement for personnel, who are expected to crew any type of survival craft. It runs for 5 days, including assessments and consists of theory & practical outcomes, which will assist in transferring skills to your own vessel’s survival craft.  

Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)

Efficient Deck Hand or EDH is a mandatory requirement for personnel working in the deck department, either on super yachts or in the Merchant Navy, whether you wish to be Officer of the Watch or an Able Seaman. It runs for 5 days, including assessments and consists of theory & practical outcomes, that will increase your seamanship knowledge.

Please contact shortcourses@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk for more information on our courses.