STCW-10 Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-17 | - |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
| 2024-08-26 | - |
| 2024-09-23 | - |
| 2024-10-14 | - |
| 2024-11-11 | - |
| 2024-12-02 | - |
Program Overview
The STCW-10 Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers is an internationally recognized course for supervisors of crew members on commercial ships. It consists of five topics: Personal Survival, Security Awareness, Basic Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility. This MNZ-accredited certification meets international requirements to safeguard the lives of crews and passengers on cruise ships, fishing vessels, super yachts, oil rigs, and commercial vessels.
Program Outline
Outline:
The STCW-10 Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers is an internationally recognised course required for any supervisor of crew members on board a commercial ship or ocean liner. The course consists of five topics:
- STCW Personal Survival
- STCW Security Awareness
- STCW Basic Firefighting
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (compulsory online study and one half day on-campus.
Careers:
This is a Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) accredited certification which meets international requirements to help safeguard the lives of crews and passengers. Potential employers include:
- cruise ships
- fishing vessels
- super yachts
- oil rigs
- commercial vessels
Other:
- The five topics can be completed individually, so if you don't need all five, you can elect to complete only the ones you need. The following refresher topics are available:
- STCW Refresher in Personal Survival
- STCW Refresher in Basic Firefighting
- The refresher training is run in conjunction with the main STCW delivery and the same timetable applies however you may be eligible for a refresher training discount.
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Entry Requirements:
- Full STCW Training:
- Must be fit and capable of undertaking training for sea survival and fire-fighting.
- Must be able to swim in a pool with and without a lifejacket and stay afloat (tread water) while wearing clothing.
- Must provide:
- A student medical declaration
- A medical certificate (Toi Ohomai accepts a current Dive medical certificate, a Maritime New Zealand Seafarers Medical certificate, or an MCA ENG 1 medical certificate)
- Refresher Training:
- Must provide a letter on company letterhead confirming the applicant has actively participated in mandatory abandon ship and fire drills while completing approved seagoing service for at least:
- 12 months in total during the preceding 5 years, or;
- 3 months in total during the preceding 6 months.
- Must provide:
- Copies of their original Basic STCW Firefighting and Personal Survival Techniques certificates
- A current medical certificate
- A completed student medical declaration
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Students are able to converse, read and write in English sufficiently well to perform the functions and duties required of a person who holds the certificate or endorsement in accordance with the relevant competency and training standard.
