Senior Ratings Course

Successful completion of this course will enable participants to:

• Understand and apply the roles and responsibilities of a senior rating
• Apply human element, leadership, communication and soft skills
• Conduct Toolbox Meetings and supervise work
• Understand the role of a Supervisor and Safety Representative
• Apply and promote Behaviour Based Safety in the workplace
• Carry out risk assessments and follow workplace evaluation procedures
• Understanding Risk, apply Way of working, Duty of care.
• Understanding Drug and Alcohol
• Understanding Learning from incidents and Permit to work system
• Carry out safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Provide organisation and resource planning
• Conduct safe lifting operations
• Participate in Safety Committee Meetings as a representative of the crew

Bosun, Fitter, Pump man, Chief Cook, or Ratings being promoted to these positions.

Classroom, practical exercise areas for lifting, loose lifting gear, compressed air breathing apparatus, smoke exercise area.

Classroom lecture, videos, various examples, table-top and practical exercises

IMO Model Course – Leadership and Management , COSWP, ISM, SOLAS and MARPOL

5 Days

Ongoing assessments and final examination. Post-course assignments.

Attendance certificate.

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

For new seafarers and companies, please click on the ‘Request Information’ button below, fill and submit the online form. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.