STCW95 Basic Training
The following courses and modules form part of the statutory requirements for both deck and engineering qualification.
There are four courses that are considered a basic entry level to working at sea, Personal Survival Techniques, Fire fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary first Aid and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility. The course can be taken as one basic training module over 6 days or as individual courses.
Personal Survival Techniques
Training toward
Deck and Engineer Officer Qualifications
Duration
1 day
Course information
This 1-day module will give the candidate knowledge of essential prevention and survival techniques. It includes both theoretical and practical sessions, investigating causes of distress, knowledge and use of equipment, launch and recovery of life raft, preparation for survival, personal survival skills, and use of search and rescue organisations.
Examination and assessment
The course is assessed by a short written and oral examination. Successful candidates will awarded an STCW 95 Certificate in Personal Survival Techniques.
Caution
This course contains some exercises that are physically demanding. Any candidate unsure of their fitness for such activities should consult their doctor.
Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
Training towards
Entry to Deck and Engineer Officer Qualifications
Duration
3 days
Course information
The course deals with the precautions to be taken to minimise the risk of fires aboard ship, the way in which fires are caused and the first means of extinguishing them. The courses includes practical training in the use of fire fighting equipment, and use of breathing apparatus for fire fighting and rescue.
Examination and assessment
A certificate is awarded on the basis of continuous assessment.
Caution
This course contains some exercises that are physically demanding. Any candidate unsure of their fitness for such activities should consult their doctor.
Elementary First Aid
Training towards
Entry to Deck and Engineer Officer Qualifications
Duration
1 day
Course information
The course is a mixture of theory and practical sessions training basic first aid and life saving skills.
Examination and assessment
A certificate is awarded on the basis of continuous assessment.
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Training towards
Entry to Deck and Engineer Officer Qualifications
Duration
1 day
Course information
The course gives basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention and familiarises new seafarers with employment and working conditions aboard. It is a classroom based course.
Examination and assessment
A certificate is awarded on the basis of continuous assessment.