STANDARDS of TRAINING CERTIFICATION and WATCHKEEPING for SEAFARERS
(STCW 95)

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 and mates of vessels under and over 24 metres.

Theoretical and Practical Training:
All courses will take place in the classroom as well as some practical training in the Institutes new fire fighting simulator.  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
Start Dates:
12 June 2008*, 23 June 2008*, 21 July 2008, 11 August 2008, 25 August 2008, 18 September 2008*, 25 September 2008*, 6 October 2008*, 9 October 2008*, 3 November 2008, 13 November 2008*, 24 November 2008*.

*Limited space available on these dates 

Duration:
Duration of the individual STCW modules are as follows:
Personal Sea Survival Techniques
 Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
Elementary First Aid
2 Days
½ Day
2½ Days
2 Day		 Monday-Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday-Friday
Monday-Tuesday
Class Size:
Maximum of 12
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:
Competence in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
 Personal Survival Techniques
First Aid
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities 
$725.00
$340.80
$160.00
$  80.00

NB: If you enroll in all four modules, you will get a discounted total price of $1100.00 (International Student fee: $1,655.00)

International students: please contact us on 0800 DONT SINK for fee details.
Student Benefits:
Student loans and allowances are not available for this package.
Accreditation:

This course is accredited by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) and the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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