SAFETY OFFICER COURSE

Target Audience	This training is aimed at those personnel who have been identified to become Safety officers, this course meets the requirements set out in the CSWP & MS Regulations SI 1997/2962 for the duties of Safety Officers.
Course Content	On successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to: Carry out the role of a ships safety officer; Carry out risk assessment and accident reporting Carry out safety audits and inspections; Create a safety culture aboard ship through teamwork;
Entry Standards	Entry criteria for the course should be a minimum age of 18 years with a minimum 12 months sea time to ensure underpinning knowledge. Centres are to ensure, a pre-course test and introductory briefing is carried out, and that potential Safety Officers are informed of their roles and responsibilities of a Ships Safety Officer.
Facilities	Classroom, workshop exercises videos.
Teaching Method	Classroom lectures, videos, workshop exercises, online
Guidelines	The ISM code, COSWP(Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen)
Course Duration	2 days
Assessment	Knowledge and Practical Assessment.
Certification	Course certificate upon successful completion.
Venue	This course is regularly offered by our MTCs, and may be available online, please contact your regional Maritime Training Centre (MTC) or for BSM employees kindly contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) for the next available course