Basic Safety Training STCW 95
Basic Safety Training STCW 95
Previous Experience Required: None but RYA Day Skipper Level recommended
Assumed Knowledge: None
Ability After Course: Be qualified to work as deckhand overseas and in international waters,
Hold First Aid Certificate and ISAF / RYA Safety Sea Survival Certificate |
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Course Overview:
STCW 95 is a mandatory entry level safety qualification required by anyone who wishes to work as a professional seafarer internationally. The International Maritime Organization lays down these Standards for the Training and Certification of Watch keepers known as STCW 95. The course is intended for those mariners who wish to work on all classes of vessels internationally. On successful course completion participants will be issued with an internationally recognised, globally transportable, IMO accredited, STCW95 compliant certification specifically targeted at, but not limited to the international white boat industry both sail and power. The course offered by EastSail is unique in that it is the only course offered in Australia where you obtain the following qualifications in one hit saving time and money:
- STCW 95 Certification (required to work on vessels internationally)
- RYA / ISAF Personal Survival Training Certificate (required to race in Cat 0, 1 and 2 races internationally)
- RYA / MCA Basic Sea Survival Course (Mandatory for MCA commercially endorsed Yachtmasters (STCW95 < 200 GRT)
- Marine First Aid Certification which is Australian Work Cover accredited and RYA/YA Compliant. It also meets training requirements for Australian Master 5
- Yachting Australia's Sea Survival Certificate mandatory for YA category 1 and 2 yachts races in Australia
- Elements of Shipboard Safety (mandatory for all workers on Australian commercial vessels)
Course Duration: 5 days
Syllabus:
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Sometimes described as “Sea Survival”
- Training in life rafts
- Survival suits
- Hypothermia
- Action in the event of an Emergency
- Distress communications
- Practical use of flares
- White boat (Super Yacht) specific training
Elementary First Aid for Seafarers (MFA)
- Basic emergency response to the most common marine medical emergencies
- Learn to suture wounds and give injections
- Not your ‘normal’ first Aid Course
Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
- Types and classes of fires Hazard awareness
- Methods of fire extinguishment
- Structure of incident
- Response team participation
- Appropriate personal equipment
- Personal safety
- Team support and live exercises
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
- Types of shipboard emergencies
- Alarms and signals Initial actions Personal safety equipment
- Pollution prevention and management
- Safe working practices
- Enclosed spaces
- Accident prevention
- Individual rights
- Sexual harassment
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Prevention of abuse
Inclusions:
- Equipment and Course Notes
On successful completion of all course components:
- Certificate of Safety Training (STCW 95)
- Personal Survival Techniques Certificate
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities Certificate
- Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Certificate
- Marine First Aid Certificate
- RYA / MCA Small Craft Basic Sea Survival Certificate
- RYA / ISAF Offshore Safety Course Certificate
Cost: $1875.00
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Courses valid for 12 months, packages for 18 months from date of purchase. Prices are valid until 12/09. Refunds are not available. Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Please call us on 02 93271166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au if you would like more information. Learn to sail with EastSail on Sydney Harbour, Australia's largest sailing school.
If you have any queries or require any further information contact us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au or on 02 9327 1166.