MCA Efficient Deck Hand

£750 GBP

Course Type:

EDH (Efficient Deck Hand)

Training School:

Falmouth School of Sailing

Location:

Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Duration:

5 days

Language:

English

Our sister company, Falmouth Training Solutions, offer the follow MCA course - 

• MCA Efficient Deck Hand

This is a 5-day course for those working towards qualification as an Able Seafarer or Officer of the Watch (Deck).

The overall aim is to provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to carry out specific deckhand duties in accordance with MCA requirements and as per Table A-II/5 of the STCW Code.

The course is delivered using a variety of methods covering both the practical and the theoretical aspects of being an efficient deck hand or an officer supervising deck operations.

Course content 

• Navigation at the support level (Helmsman & lookout duties);
• Contribute to a safe navigational watch;
• Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations;
• Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores;
• Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery;
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions;
• Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment;
• Operate survival craft and rescue boats;
• Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair.

To book a place please contact our sister company, Falmouth Training Solutions on 01326 211311.

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