This course is designed to meet the OPITO Approved
Standard in training personnel to take charge as
Boatman of a Fast Rescue Craft and is the precursor to
the FRC C.
Pre-requisite training for this course is completion of an
OPITO Shipboard Operations Course and have 3 months
sea service.
Training is carried out at Petans purpose-built Offshore
Survival Training Platform at Lake Lothing, Oulton Broad,
Lowestoft which is equipped with a variety of rigid
survival craft including Watercraft 50 and 54 man, and
Whittaker 28 and 54 man types.
Training is classroom and practice based with assessment
both oral and written.
Delegates will learn proficiency in:
FRC launch and recovery.
Casualty recovery and onboard handling procedures.
Emergency response and self rescue.
VHF procedures.
Basic boathandling at sea.
Course fees include:
OPITO certification and registration.
Log book registration.
Examination/assessment costs.
