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MEDS
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STCW
TRAINING
2017 CENTRE FOR MARINE TRAINING AND RESEARCH marinetraining.ca
INFORMATION ABOUT MED TRAINING
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS FOR MED TRAINING
The following clothing is required for the MED practical
exercises:
• Swimsuit or shorts and a towel for pool exercises
• Outside winter clothing for fire or lifeboat exercises –
hats, gloves etc.
• Clothing suitable for dirty environment – coveralls/
work clothes for firefighting exercises
• Heavy socks
• Steel-toed boots
The college provides full protective firefighting clothing,
coveralls and boots. NOTE: Georgian College provides all
standard sizes of immersion suits for the training. Candidates
with special needs are required to bring their own immersion
suits.
CLASS HOURS
Please note that the classes generally include weekends. Class
size is restricted to a maximum of 12 to optimize practical
training time and to lessen the risk of accidents.
TRANSPORT CANADA MARINE SAFETY AND SECURITY
TRAINING CERTIFICATE
A Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS)
training certificate will be issued upon course completion. Full
attendance, participation and tuition payment prior to the start
of class is required to receive any TCMSS certificate.
Photo credit: Arnesh Misra Photo credit: Travis Cascagnette
