Professional Certificate in Fishing Safety & Survival
-- viewing nowThe Professional Certificate in Fishing Safety & Survival is a vital course for those seeking to build a career in the fishing industry. This certificate program focuses on enhancing learners' understanding of critical safety protocols, emergency procedures, and survival skills necessary for work at sea.
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• Fundamentals of Fishing Safety: An introduction to the importance of safety in fishing, including common hazards and preventative measures.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Overview of necessary safety gear, such as life jackets, immersion suits, and distress signals, and how to properly use and maintain them.
• First Aid and Emergency Procedures: Basic first aid techniques, emergency communication, and search and rescue operations.
• Maritime Weather Awareness: Understanding weather patterns, hazards, and how to interpret marine weather forecasts.
• Navigation and Vessel Handling: Safe navigation practices, including chart reading, navigation rules, and emergency steering.
• Fire Prevention and Suppression: Identifying potential fire hazards, proper use of fire extinguishers, and emergency fire procedures.
• Survival Techniques: Survival skills, such as water collection, building shelters, and signaling for help.
• Survival Craft and Rescue Boats: Familiarization with survival craft, including operation, maintenance, and abandon ship procedures.
• Helicopter Rescue Operations: Understanding helicopter rescue procedures, safety precautions, and communication protocols.
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