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SUMMARY:Surveyor of Inspected Towing Vessels course
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister \nCourse Description: \nOur Surveyors of Inspected Towing Vessels course provides surveyors with the knowledge and skills required to perform TVIB TPO Subchapter M inspections and surveys of towing vessels. It has been designed to teach those who will be performing surveys as a part of an internal survey program\, as well as those surveyors who wish to hold the credential to perform external surveys for TVIB. Everyone who successfully completes the course will receive a course completion certificate. \nCourse attendees who wish to receive the Certified Surveyor of Inspected Towing Vessels credential also need to submit a complete membership application PRIOR to attending the course. Upon successful completion of the course\, remittance of a TVIB application and subsequent acceptance by the TVIB Accreditation Subcommittee\, TVIB will submit the applicant to the USCG for final approval as qualified to perform work on behalf of TVIB in its role as a TPO. \n *Note: In addition\, students who are NOT Certified NDT technicians seeking the Certified Surveyor of Inspected Towing Vessels credential will be required to successfully complete an online course covering correct interpretation of Ultrasonic Thickness Testing Report prior to certification.  \n• Length: Five days (40 hours)\n• Course binder and materials provided\n• Maximum class size: 20\, with instructors present throughout \nWho Should Attend:\nInternal Surveyors\nThis course is designed for internal surveyors that want training to be in compliance with the training requirements for Internal Surveyors as specified in section 137.315 – Internal Survey Programs\, and are looking to become proficient at conducting Subchapter M compliant internal surveys under the oversight of a Third Party Organization “TPO.” \nThird Party Surveyors \nThis course is also for those surveyors who wish to become a TVIB Certified Surveyor of Inpected Towing Vessels\, which  is required to perform work for TVIB as a TPO surveyor. \nCourse Fees:\n• Non-Members: $1\,795\n• Members: $1\,345*\nCourse fee includes course materials and lunch each day. Note: Please inform us upon registration if you have any special dietary needs and we will make every attempt to accommodate you. Email your special requests to: cindyh@thetvib.org \n*TVIB members receive a 25% discount when registering for course. \nCourse Highlights:\n• Subchapter M Overview\n• TVIB/USCG Approved TPO\n• Survey Standards\n• Conduction of Survey Basics\n• Report Writing\n• Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging\n• Confined Space Entry\n• Naval Architecture for Surveyors\n• Lifesaving Equipment\n• Fire Protection Equipment\n• Towing Gear\n• Navigation Equipment\n• Sanitary Examination\n• Unsafe Practices\n• Manning\n• Prevention of Oil Pollution\n• Scope of Drydock Examination\n• Record Keeping\n• Practical Exercises\n• Written Examination \nExam/CEU Details:\n• The passing score for the exam is 70%\n• Students will have at least three hours to take the exam\n• TVIB Member CPD Credit Available: 30 hours \nStandards Referenced:\n• ABYC\n• NFPA\n• UL \nAdditional Course Details:\nDocumentation:\nPlease bring a photo ID with you to class. \nCourse materials will be provided on site. Practical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nParts of this course will be conducted on board a local tug\, if available. Please bring a PFD\, steel-toed shoes\, safety glasses\, and coveralls or other outer wear suitable for work surveying a towing vessel. \nCancellation Policy:\nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course. Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged. No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class. Please send cancellation notifications to: cindyh@thetvib.org. \nADA Requests:\nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you. Send your request to: cindyh@thetvib.org. \nAccommodation Information: \nComfort Suites\n30 Louis Prima Drive\nCovington\, LA 70433\n985-809-1234 \nThe room rate is $89 per night\, plus tax and includes a hot breakfast\, Wifi\, and workout center access.  Please call the hotel directly at the number listed above (not central booking) and ask for the front desk to book your room.  You must book your room no later than March 19\, 2017 to take advantage of the group rate.
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/surveyor-inspected-towing-vessels-course-2/
LOCATION:Florida Marine Training Center\, 701 Florida Street\, Mandeville\, LA\, 70448
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