PS-2

Don and use an immersion suit

Condition

In a swimming pool or suitable protected waters.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:
  1. Don an immersion suit.
  2. Enter water while wearing an immersion suit.
  3. Demonstrate ability to shift from prone to upright position while in the water wearing an immersion suit.
  • Secure straps to prevent entanglement.
  • Don suit within two minutes without assistance.
  • Describe use of suit features: whistle, light, inflation tube, etc.
  • Enter water using approved technique
  • Shift position successfully.

Assessment is conducted during MT-1111 lab.

Note: This assessment supports KUP PS-X1.4, and is assessed in LB-0203 4/C STCW Immersion Suit Practical.