STCW95 – Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers
STCW 95 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 95 courses are mandatory for all candidates wishing to work in the commercial maritime industry. There is no sea time requirement to attend this course. Holders of the STCW 95 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 courses will take place in the classroom as well as some 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.
Qualification:
Candidates who successfully complete Basic Training will receive:
- STCW 95 Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Certificate (Basic Fire Fighting)
- STCW 95 Competence in Personal Survival Techniques Certificate (Basic Sea Survival)
- STCW 95 Competence in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities Certificate
- STCW 95 Competence in Elementary First Aid
- MNZ Certificate of STCW95 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.
(*Only limited spaces available on these dates.)
NB: Courses fill up to 3 months in advance. Please ring to confirm availability of space before completing enrolment form. Spaces do become available on courses marked full from time to time due to cancellations so please enquire.
Duration:
Total duration of the full STCW programme is 7 days. Duration of the individual STCW courses are as follows:
Personal Sea Survival Techniques: 2 Days
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities: ½ Day
Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention: 2½ Days
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.
Fees:
Domestic (NZ) students:
STCW Basic Fire Fighting: $725.00
STCW Basic Sea Survival: $340.00
STCW First Aid: $168.00
STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities: $80.00
NB: If you enrol in all four courses, you will get a discounted total price of $1100.00
International students: NZ$1655.00 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) training in your workplace. Please contact us for more information.
Below: Check out this video of STCW95 training at MTI:
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