The Safety & Sea Survival Course is an essential learning program for anyone who takes to sea. The course delivers up to date information and current techniques for survival situations including crew overboard emergencies and abandoning ship.
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Online e-Learning
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This is an online course. After you have enrolled, we will send your login details. The SSSC e-learning course takes around 6 hours to complete. The content is structured so you can review the material as fast or as slow as you feel comfortable. Your course access remains open for the full 12-months even once you have passed the end of course assessment.
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How do we maintain our 99% course completion rate?
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The fresh approach from Above & Beyond Boating to elearning combines proven learning techniques in online learning with our experience in personalised training.
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Above & Beyond Boating is committed to helping you every step of the way. We are here to ensure you feel supported while learning online. You can receive support and assistance from our dedicated course instructor over the phone, via live chat and email, or arrange a video call.
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We are always seeking to improve our training course experience. We always listen to our customers feedback and update our training on a regular basis!
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Neil Driscoll is your course instructor. With extensive experience as an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor for over 20 years, Neil has delivered the full range of courses.
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You can rely on a prompt reply from Neil should you need any assistance throughout the course!
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Learning Topics
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Personal Safety Equipment
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Liferafts & Abandoning Ship
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Care & Maintenance of Safety Gear
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Preparation & Planning
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Storm Sails
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Damage Control
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Heavy Weather
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Crew Overboard Prevention & Recovery
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Hypothermia, Cold Shock & First Aid
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Search & Rescue Organisation
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Marine Weather
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Fire Precautions & Firefighting
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Emergency Communications & Pyrotechnics
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Pyrotechnics & Signalling Gear
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"It was excellent and for me the benefits were in the myriad of little things that I picked up, sometimes new knowledge, sometimes a reinforcement of something that I knew and sometimes a reminder of something that I’d forgotten"
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John Stephenson
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"I feel much more confident on the water and I am glad that most of the crew I sail with have also done this course and we have a better understanding of keeping ourselves and each other safe on the water"
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Lani Jons
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The World Sailing and Australian Sailing Safety & Sea Survival Course
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Assessment
It is a requirement to complete of the course material and supporting questions and then pass a multiple-choice question exam, which is included at the end of the e-learning course. To pass the exam you must achieve a minimum of 20 out of 25 correct answers. If you are not successful with your first attempt at sitting the exam you are allowed to review the course materials and sit the exam a second time.
On completion of the course and the theory exam, you will be provided with proof of completion to present at the Australian Sailing accredited SSSC training centre where you will be completing your wet drills.
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Practical Training
The practical wet drills and flare demonstrations must be completed within 12 months of completing the e-Learning and exam.
Your Sea Safety & Survival Certificate will be issued on the completion date of the practical wet drills, and by the accredited Australian Sailing centre you completed the wet drills with. Your wet drills are seperate to this course and are paid for directly with the centre you complete them with.
A current list of Wet Drills being run in Australia is available from within the course and via this link.
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"They are not only great teachers who are passionate about their subject, but have clearly thought about what works, what doesn't and how to do things better and safer. Really helps you think about how to organise and manage your own boat and crew"
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David Hirsch
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The Rules of ABB...
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Go on adventures
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Use what you have
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Never compromise on safety
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Leave your comfort zone
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Look after your boat and she'll look after you
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Continually develop your skills
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Keep It Simple Skipper!
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