STCW
Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers
STCW certification was established to promote safety of life and property at sea and to protect the marine environment by establishing international Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, thus ensuring that seafarers on board ships are qualified and fit for the duties at sea.
The STCW courses are mandatory for most candidates wishing to work in the commercial maritime industry. There is no sea time requirement to attend this course. Holders of the STCW Basic Training Certificate can further their career path into RYA/MCA qualifications for skippers of vessels under 24m or mates of vessels up to 500 tonnes.
Theoretical & Practical Training
All course modules involve classroom and practical training in the institute's fire fighting simulator using breathing apparatus. Life-raft drills will take place on the water. Hands-on exercises also take place during the Basic First Aid module while learning CPR and dealing with emergency scenarios. Students are to complete written assessments plus meet the practical requirements to obtain the STCW certificates.
Qualification:
Candidates who successfully complete Basic Training will receive:
- STCW Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Certificate (Basic Fire Fighting)
- STCW Competence in Personal Survival Techniques Certificate (Basic Sea Survival)
- STCW Competence in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities Certificate (PSSR)
- STCW Competence in Elementary First Aid Certificate
- Maritime New Zealand Certificate of STCW Basic Training
2010 Start Dates
February: 11* Feb, 22* Feb, 25 Feb;
March: 08* Mar, 22 Mar
April: 19 Apr;
May: 03 May, 17* May;
June: 14* Jun, 24* Jun;
July: 5 Jul*, 19* Jul;
August: 9 Aug, 23 Aug;
September: 16* Sep, 23* Sep;
October: 4* Oct, 18* Oct, 28 Oct;
November: 11* Nov, 22* Nov.
2011 Start Dates
January: 17 Jan,
February: 3 Feb, 10* Feb, 21* Feb, 24* Feb
March: 7* Mar,
April: 4 Apr
May: 2* May, 16 May
Jun: 13* Jun, 23 Jun
(*Only limited spaces available on these dates.)
NB: Courses fill up quickly. Please ring to confirm availability of space before completing enrolment form.
Duration:
Total duration of the full STCW programme is 7 days. Duration of the individual STCW courses are as follows:
Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention 2½
Personal Sea Survival Techniques 2 Day
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities: ½ Day
Elementary First Aid: 2 Days
Class Size:
Maximum of 14 students.
Entry Requirement:
Due to practical elements in the Fire Fighting and Sea Survival courses, all candidates should be of reasonable fitness. A Medical Certificate of Fitness from a qualified medical practitioner is required. The medical form is provided by MTI on enrolment. ENG 1 medicals accepted.
Fees:
Domestic (NZ) students:
STCW Basic Fire Fighting: $725.00 + GST
STCW Basic Sea Survival: $340.00 + GST
STCW First Aid: $168.00 + GST
STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities: $80.00 + GST
NB: If you enrol in all four courses, you will get a discounted total price of $1100.00 + GST
International students: NZ$1655.00 + GST for all four courses. Please contact us for international student fee details for individual courses.
Student Benefits:
Student loans and allowances are not available for this package.
Accreditation:
This course is accredited by Maritime New Zealand.
Further Information & Enrolments
Please click here to request an information/enrolment pack.
* We can also supply BA (Breathing Apparatus) portable fire and extinguisher training in your workplace. Please contact us for more information.
Below: Check out this video of STCW training at MTI:
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