Chieftain Training Smoke Signals

August 2021

UMBRELLAS & CLUMPY SALT

Becky's Comment

Welcome to the August edition of Smoke Signals.

We have recently modernised Mariners Wharf (our waterfront site) and we have gained accreditation from the MCA to deliver the STCW Personal Survival Techniques Course from our Bitterne Park and Woolston Centres.
There is a busy programm planned for the autumn.

Find out more info about the courses and the dates running below!

HSE First Aid at Work

This course was written by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the work place. It is the standard qualification in the UK for First Aiders at Work and is nationally recognised. HSE First Aid at Work is a 3 day (or 6 evening) course. Although run regularly from our centre we can come to you and run it at your workplace if required. The course covers a variety of topics, including CPR, AED use, burns & scalds, eye injuries, anaphylactic shock, recognising a heart attack and much more.

For those in our industry, this course is the minimum qualification for anyone wanting to become qualified to teach either the RYA or HSE First Aid courses themselves. Find out more about the HSE Instructor course below.

HSE First Aid Instructor

This one day course is aimed at those wanting to teach:
- HSE Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day or 6 hours)
- HSE First Aid at Work (3 day or 18 hours)
- HSE First Aid at Work Re-qualification (2 day or 12 hours)
- Outdoor First Aid (2 day or 16 hours)

During the Instructor training day we cover HSE course syllabi, course administration, certificates & publications, delivering sessions, teaching techniques, assessing FAW courses, feedback and monitoring.

Once you have passed this course you will be able to advertise and run the above First Aid courses. You will be able to order books and certificates from us and will be provided with guidance from us. We will carry out quality assurance functions on your behalf so that your courses comply with HSE requirements.

Check the pre-requisites and upcoming dates here.

September Courses

3rd   RYA First Aid
4th   Outboard Maintenance
6th   RYA First Aid update webinar
11th RYA Sea Survival
12th World Sailing offshore safety
13th-14th RYA Radar Webinar (evenings)

13th-15th   HSE First Aid at Work
15th RYA Diesel (Scotland)
16th CT First Aid Instructor
20th-21st 12 Volt Marine Electrics Level 1 & 2
26th   RYA Short Range Certificate
27th   RYA First Aid update webinar
29th   RYA Diesel (Southampton)

RYA Radar

Popular on both sailing and motor boats, Radar is an invaluable aid for pilotage, navigation and for collision avoidance. It is though, only useful in the hands of a knowledgeable and experienced operator. This course provides the knowledge for you to gain the experience.

Small craft radar is probably the most versatile of all electronic navigation aids. Over a day or 2 evenings of training we can teach you how to adjust the controls, interpret the picture and make use of the set for navigation and collision avoidance.

The course can be delivered to you by webinar with a simulator installed on your PC, it can be in our class room using our Radar simulators or can be on board your boat using your own live radar set. Up and coming webinar dates include the 2 evenings of 13/14 September 2021.

Sailors Superstitions & Fish Wives Tales

In this feature we examine a well known sailing myth or meteorological lore.

"WHEN WINDOWS WON'T OPEN AND THE SALT CLOGS THE SHAKER, THE WEATHER WILL FAVOUR THE UMBRELLA MAKER!"

Ignoring the rather non marine reference (umbrella), this fish wife’s tale is based on simple science.... click for more

COMPETITION

Win yourself a £50 Chieftain Training Gift Voucher

(1). What wattage is High Power on a type approved hand held VHF?

(2). What is VHF Channel 06 designated for?

(3). What does DSC stand for?

Enter Now!

The winner will be selected at random from all correct entries and announced in the next edition of “Smoke Signals". Terms and conditions apply. The closing date is end Aug 2021. Good Luck!

Well done to Koen De Geyter, (Belgium), who won the previous “Buoyage” competition.