SBT311 STCW Basic Safety Training
Other Engineering
A course by
NMIT
Provides essential safety training for anyone seeking employment on ships, covering emergency response, first aid, fire fighting, survival techniques, safety practices, and security awareness as per international maritime certification standards.
NZ$2,875
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Survival at Sea
Demonstrate competence in personal survival techniques as per STCW Table A-VI/1-1, including surviving ship abandonment.
Fire Prevention and Firefighting
Minimize fire risk, maintain readiness, and respond effectively to fire emergencies on board vessels as per STCW Table A-VI/1-2.
About This Course
The SBT311 STCW Basic Safety Training course is designed for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship, offering practical and theoretical instruction in basic safety as required by the STCW (Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers) convention. Participants receive certificates in First Aid, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, and Security Awareness. The course includes a blend of online learning and an intensive 7-day block of face-to-face workshops, and is required for anyone seeking to work in the merchant navy or superyacht industry. Course content covers survival techniques, fire prevention, medical emergencies, safe working practices, human factors, and security protocols relevant to maritime operations.
Course Content
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- First Aid
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
- Seafarers Security Awareness
Entry Requirements
Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner or Seafarers Medical Certificate or equivalent.
Build towards these roles
Seafarer in merchant navySuperyacht crewCrew roles on commercial or private vessels
Build skills in these industries
MaritimeTransportLogistics
