Mandatory Course Details
Seafish Sea Survival
One day course, cost £160 (Discounted to £140 if paid in advance)
This course must be completed prior to going to sea.
Objectives
- Understand the principles of sea survival
- Understand the correct application and usage of sea survival equipment
- Have developed practical survival skills.
Seafish Basic Health and Safety for New Entrants
One day course, cost £140 (discounted to £120 if paid in advance)
This course must be completed within 3 months of starting on a commercial fishing boat.
Objectives
- Introduce basic terminology associated with work in the fishing industry.
- Introduce personal roles and responsibilities.
- Introduce the dangers and associated safe methods of work.
Seafish First Aid
One day course, cost £140 (discounted to £120 if paid in advance)
This course must be completed within 3 months of starting on a commercial fishing boat.
Objectives
- Be able to apply effective first aid
- Be able to perform effective CPR
- Be able to recognise life threatening conditions
- Know how to call for appropriate assistance
Seafish Fire Fighting
One day course, cost £160 (discounted to £140 if paid in advance)
This course must be completed within 3 months of starting on a commercial fishing boat.
Objectives
- Understand the principles of fire fighting
- Understand how to use basic fire fighting equipment
- Have developed the practical skills needed to successfully operate basic fire fighting equipment.
Seafish Safety Awareness/Risk Assessment
One day course, cost £140 (discounted to £120 if paid in advance)
This course must be completed within the first 2 years of working on a commercial fishing boat. It is usually taken after 6 months experience. Candidates will receive a “Safety Folder” if they need one to start recording Risk Assessments and other relevant Safety Information.
Objectives
- To remind participants of the dangers associated with fishing.
- To stimulate an interest in safety.
- To provide practical tips on maintaining and improving safety.
- To provide participants with contacts for further information regarding safety.
Candidates will be made aware of a useful online facility to record safety information. https://safetyfolder.co.uk/