SBT311 STCW Basic Safety Training

Program Overview

The SBT311 STCW Basic Safety Training program provides essential safety training for seafarers, covering topics such as survival techniques, fire prevention, first aid, and security awareness. It leads to STCW certificates in five competency areas and is delivered through a combination of online study and in-person workshops. Successful completion of the program qualifies individuals for various roles in the merchant navy and superyacht industry.

Program Outline

SBT311 STCW Basic Safety Training - NMIT

Degree Overview:

• Provides basic safety training for seafarers working on board ships, aligned with STCW VI/1 competencies.
• Leads to STCW certificates in First Aid, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, and Seafarers Security Awareness.
• Covers topics in survival techniques, fire prevention, first aid, personal safety, and security awareness.
• Part of Te Pūkenga qualification.

Outline:

• 20 credits
• Online study component + in-person workshops (8:30am-5pm, 7 full days excluding weekends)
• Upcoming workshop dates:
• July 25-Aug 2, 2024
• Sept 19-27, 2024
• Course Content:
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• First Aid
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
• Seafarers Security Awareness

Assessment:

• Successful completion of five individual STCW competency courses:
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire-Fighting
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Seafarer Security Awareness
(online only)
• Completion of online component and 7-day in-person workshop.
• Certificates issued by STCW upon successful completion.

Teaching:

• In-person workshops on NMIT Nelson campus.
• Online component can be completed anywhere with internet access (computers on campus).
• Taught by certified maritime safety instructors.

Careers:

• Basic safety certification required for various roles in merchant navy/superyacht industry (international and local).
• Provides foundation for further training and career advancement in maritime field.

Other:

• May be eligible for financial assistance through regional councils.
• Medical certificate required for enrollment.