Seafish Basic Health and Safety
The one-day Seafish Basic Health and Safety course aims to provide new entrants to the commercial fishing industry with the knowledge and skills required to work safely onboard a commercial fishing vessel.
The course covers basic health and safety issues and safety practices in a dangerous working environment, safety equipment/clothing and guidelines on accident prevention. This course will also highlight your understanding to orders and onboard communications. It also includes an understanding of the language used in the industry, individual roles and responsibilities, the dangers of the job and which skills are required to operate safely on board.
Candidates are assessed throughout the course and sit a multiple-choice paper in the final session. Successful candidates are awarded the Seafish Authority Basic Health and Safety Certificate.
The course is delivered via a combination of lectures, films, and demonstrations, and is being held at a local venue for practical assessment.
If you apply for a Seafish course through the college, you will be charged the full rate. There may be funding available to you from Seafish. If you think this might be the case, please contact Seafish before making your application.
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Course Details
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
Know your vessel
Understanding roles and responsibilities
Maintaining effectiveness
Working safely on a fishing vessel
Dealing with emergencies
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £120.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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