STCW-10 Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
Fisheries
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Gain the essential international certification to work safely on commercial vessels, cruise ships, super yachts and more, with Toi Ohomai's STCW-10 training including courses in firefighting, personal survival, first aid, safety, and security.
NZ$3,142
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Achieve International Maritime Safety Certification
Gain certificates of competency recognised by Maritime New Zealand and international authorities, fulfilling essential requirements for commercial maritime work.
Demonstrate personal survival techniques
Learn to survive at sea, including swimming with and without a lifejacket, and treading water while clothed, as part of survival exercises in a controlled environment.
About This Course
This internationally recognised short course provides the mandatory STCW-10 certifications required for seafarers to work on commercial ships, cruise ships, super yachts, oil rigs and within the wider maritime industry. Over the course of one intensive week (with options to take modules individually), students complete fire-fighting, first aid, survival, safety, and security awareness training—preparing them to safeguard crew and passengers at sea. Certification is Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) accredited, meets global standards and can include initial and refresher options.
Course Content
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- STCW Security Awareness (Online)
- STCW Basic Firefighting
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
- Refresher in Personal Survival Techniques (optional)
- Refresher in Basic Firefighting (optional)
Entry Requirements
Students must be fit and capable of training for sea survival and fire-fighting.
Ability to swim and tread water (with and without lifejacket, while clothed).
Build towards these roles
DeckhandSuperyacht CrewMerchant SeafarerCruise Ship StaffOil Rig WorkerMaritime Safety SupervisorCommercial Vessel Crew
Build skills in these industries
Maritime
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.
