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Overview
The Certificate of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) is a practical training course for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and any crew on a merchant navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew.
Location
Day 1 and 2: City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus (Glasgow).
Day 3: Half day at City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus (Glasgow) and half day Clyde Training Solutions (Clydebank, G81 1UF). Transport will be available for candidates to make the round trip to Clydebank.
Start Dates
- 9th to 11th April 2018.
- 18th to 20th June 2018.
Days
Usually, Monday to Wednesday but may vary.
Time
9am - 5pm.
Minimum entry requirements
- Candidates must have obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than fast rescue boats).
- Candidates must be fit to participate in all aspects of the training as some of the practical aspects of the training are physically demanding in nature. If unsure as to an individual’s ability to participate in such exercises, the candidate may consider applying for a UK ENG1 medical certificate, or equivalent.
What you study
You'll study:
- The construction and outfitting of fast rescue boat and associated equipment.
- Take charge of the fast rescue boat, launching equipment, release mechanism(s) and associated appliances during launching and recovery.
- The routine maintenance procedures for fast rescue boats and measures for contingency repairs.
- The procedures for use of a fast rescue boat in casualty recovery operations.
- Take charge of a fast rescue boat to effect search and rescue operations.
- How to prevent and manage capsize situations.