Course Content

The course provides a general understanding of winch operation during the range of operations carried out during anchor handling and towing operations, including normal and emergency situations.

Theory and Practical

• Types of winches including use and operation.
• Introduction to components and layout of the winch system
• Terminology, phrases, and abbreviations.
• Winch computer uses and limitations.
• Winch capacities and wire length monitoring.
• Tension control and load monitoring.
• Emergency functions, including emergency release and emergency braking.
• Ancillary deck equipment including towing pins and stoppers.

Course Pre-requisites

Participants are to hold a relevant STCW certification. Participants may benefit from having some previous offshore experience.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

This course requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, and safety information as provided to operators. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms. Numeracy is required to calculate loads and weights. The course is delivered in English.

Assessment & Competency Achievement

There is no formal assessment carried out at the completion of the course. 100% attendance and participation in the course is required. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Training on completion of the course.

Course Duration

3 Days:
Day 1 8:30am to 4:30pm
Day 2 8:30am to 4:30pm
Day 3 8:30am to 3:30pm

Number of Participants

Minimum 2 participants
Maximum 4 participants

Course Fee and Additional Service Costs

$4,645.00 + GST

This course fee includes lunch, and morning and afternoon tea at the center.

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

Course participants are required to agree with the Term and Conditions of enrolment. These terms and conditions are available on request from Perth Simulation Centre staff.