Update Training
0.5 Day
Over a half day period, successful Learners will attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: managing a casualty with anaphylaxis, CPR, common anaphylaxis triggers, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, treatment and more.
The QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) qualification has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, at home or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency.
QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF)
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Know how to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Be able to manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
£99 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
Learners will develop the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course will prepare learners for emergency first aid training at work and feel comfortable using an Automated External Defibrillator and when to use it.
- Managing an unresponsive casualty,
- CPR,
- using an AED on both adults and children, combining AED use with CPR and more.
For those who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide Basic Life Support when dealing with an emergency situation which may involve using an AED
Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)
£79 excl. VAT
1 Day
Learners will develop their knowledge and skills in fire safety, including: how fires are caused, the risks associated with fire, principles of fire safety management at work, understanding the role of a fire warden and more.
The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) qualification has been designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals.
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
- Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
- Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
- Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)
- COVID fees will be added separately.
- Registration and certification fees included.
3 years
£99 excl. VAT
1 Day
This course will provide learners with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
3 years.
Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
The course includes incidents, accidents and injuries commonly occurring in a variety of businesses (burns, scalds, trips, allergies etc.) and covers:
- Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations
- Managing an incident
- The priorities of first aid
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation including use of AED
- Shock
- Bleeding
- Burns and scalds
- Common medical emergencies
- Communication
- Recording an accident/incident
The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities.
£120 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
Over a half day period, Learners will leave with a renewed confidence having had the opportunity to practise essential first aid procedures, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, recovery position, CPR, choking and more.
QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF)
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF) qualification is specifically designed to allow qualified first aiders to update their first aid skills yearly, until requalification training is required.
QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
- Be able to assess an incident
£75 excl. VAT
2 Day
This two-day requalification course will help first aiders broaden their skills in order to manage a range of first aid situations in the workplace. This includes, managing an unresponsive patient, assessing an incident and being prepared for anaphylaxis, to name only a few skills. In order to take part in this course, you must hold a QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF).
Not the course for you? Find information on the QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF), please click here.
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.
3 years.
Optional Annual refresher is also recommended.
QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
- Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
- Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
- Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
£140 excl. VAT
3 Day
Over a 3-day period, Learners will revalidate the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to deal with a range of Prehospital care emergencies, such as: managing a patient’s airways, catastrophic bleeding, management of fractures, medical emergencies and more.
Endorsed by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework this fantastic qualification is perfect for a range of roles in emergency care.
If this course isn’t for you, click here for information on the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF).
QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) within the last 3 years
Revalidate within 3 years
The QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for those seeking a career in the emergency services, ambulance service, the event and security medical sector or those who work in high-risk workplaces.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first responder providing emergency care
- Be able to assess an incident
- Be able to assess a patient
- Be able to assess a patient’s airway
- Be able to manage a patient’s airway
- Be able to manage an unresponsive patient who is not breathing normally
- Be able to use appropriate equipment during a resuscitation attempt
- Be able to administer emergency oxygen
- Be able to manage catastrophic bleeding
- Be able to manage a patient who is in shock
- Be able to manage a patient who is bleeding
- Know how to manage a patient with burns or scalds
- Know how to manage a patient with minor injuries
- Know how to manage a patient with sudden poisoning
- Be able to provide emergency care to a patient with head and spinal injuries
- Be able to provide emergency care to a patient with injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Understand how to identify a patient with breathing difficulties
- Understand how to manage a patient with breathing difficulties
- Know how to manage a patient with anaphylaxis
- Know how to manage a patient with suspected major illness
- Know how to manage a patient who is in seizure
- Understand how to provide emergency care for the effects of environmental exposure
£540 excl. VAT
1 Day
During this 1 day course, Learners will develop the necessary skills associated with immediate life support, including: airway management, patient assessment, management of major illness/injury, post-incident procedures, Managing the Return of Spontaneous Circulation (RoSC), patient handovers and more.
QA Level 4 Award in Immediate Life Support (RQF)
Learners must have successfully completed the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF or RQF) or similar qualification, e.g. Associate Ambulance Practitioner, IHCD Ambulance Aid or be a registered healthcare professional working in an emergency care or primary care environment.
This qualification is valid for a period of 1 year. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
The QA Level 4 Award in Immediate Life Support (RQF) is ideal for those who have a responsibility at work, or in community or voluntary activities to provide emergency care to patients, such as event medical providers, emergency ambulance personnel, registered healthcare professionals and those working in specialist roles within the emergency services and military.
- Be able to safely use and maintain emergency care equipment
- Be able to implement methods and procedures to assess and manage an incident
- Be able to diagnose, assess and manage patients with life-threatening and non-life threatening illness and injury
- Be able to implement methods and procedures to manage a patient’s airway
- Be able to carry out immediate life support
- Understand resuscitation decision making processes and procedures
- Know how to manage a patient with suspected major illness
£99 excl. VAT
1 day
We are currently running STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update Route 2 - Webinar if you would like to take this course on-line via Zoom platform.
The STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting course relates to Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code (paragraph 50 that states that ‘Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in advanced fire fighting shall be required, every 5 years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence, to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A VI/3.’
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Control fire fighting operations onboard ship
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Organise and control fire fighting parties
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Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment
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Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire
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Proof of completing the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting training course (STCW Reg VI/3 para 1 & Sec A-VI/3) or recognised equivalent pre 31 January 2000 (i.e. MNTB 4 Day Fire Fighting Course ).
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You must also complete/show evidence of the updating training in Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting as per MSN1865.
- Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting certificate, after a short exam.
Yes.
Prospective delegates must hold a valid STCW Advance Fire Fighting Certificate. Exceptions apply.
£195 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
This course is part of the mandatory updating certification requirements under the STCW 2010 amendments for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold an advance firefighting certificate. This course will provide the delegate with the necessary refresher training under the STCW 2010 amendments for Advance Fire Fighting.
This is a theoretical class room based course; and it covers a range of subjects. It deals with firefighting procedures, communication and coordination, ventilation control, fire precautions, management and control of injured persons, procedure for communicating with shore side fire fighter.
Once completed, candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting certificate.
5 years.
MCA
£165 excl. VAT
0.5 Day Webinar
This course is part of the mandatory updating certification requirements under the STCW 2010 amendments for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold an advance firefighting certificate. This course will provide the delegate with the necessary refresher training under the STCW 2010 amendments for Advance Fire Fighting.
This is a theoretical classroom based course; and it covers a range of subjects. It deals with firefighting procedures, communication and coordination, ventilation control, fire precautions, management and control of injured persons, procedure for communicating with shore side fire fighter.
Once completed, candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting certificate.
MCA
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
5 years
Officers on Merchant Navy Vessels
£165 excl. VAT
1 Day
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update course is set up to offer delegates who for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold a Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, in order they maintain proficiency, as set out in section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. It deals with the precautions needed to minimise the risk of fires, how fires are caused and how to extinguish them. Our new multi-story steel fire unit will be used for live fire training.
Theoretical:
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Fire theory
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Causes of ignition
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Onboard safety
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The conditions required for fire
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Methods to extinguish fire
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The spread of fire
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Classes of fire
Practical:
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Carrying out the initial actions on discovering a fire
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Identifying the environment
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Correctly using portable and mobile fire extinguishers
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The use of hoses, nozzles and hose equipment
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Extinguishing different types of fire
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Testing and using BA equipment
- Delegates must have completed the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course; OR Have an STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
- You must fill out a Medical Self Declaration form, in order to prove fitness capabilities before undergoing the course. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
5 years.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update (FPFFU) certificate, after a short exam.
You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal in them.
We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.
£195 excl. VAT
3 Days
The STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) course is set up to cover the requirements given in Article 4(1)(b) of the Directive ‘92/29 EEC: Service as Master or the person in charge of medical care on UK-registered vessels’. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) requires that the Master and the person designated to take charge of medical care and medicines on-board to hold an MCA-approved Proficiency in Medical Care (PMC) (STCW A-VI/4 paragraph 4-6) certificate or an MCA-approved Updated Proficiency in Medical Care certificate, issued within the preceding 5 years.
This course offers delegates with the Proficiency in Medical Care certificate, or Proficiency in Medical Care Updating certificate a refresher in knowledge and skills, every five years.
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The delegate understands how to participate in the coordinated provision of medical care to a person on board
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The delegate can assess and provide care to an ill person on board
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The delegate can assess and provide care to an injured casualty on board
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) certificate, after a short exam.
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Aged 16 or over.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
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Delegates must have completed the STCW Medical Care On Board (MCOB) course within five years of attainment; OR Have an STCW Medical Care On Board (MCOB) course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer in the last 5 years.
5 years.
£340 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.
Theory Development
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Main types of maritime emergencies
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Types of life-saving appliances
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Survival craft
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Equipment in survival craft
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Location of personal life-saving appliances
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Principles of survival during a maritime emergency
Practical Experience
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How to don a life jacket
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How to safely jump from a height into water
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How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket
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How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket
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How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket
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What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft
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How to operate survival craft equipment
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A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent.
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STCW refresher training should be taken by delegates with either of the following:
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Seafarers who have 6 months or more sea service prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic safety courses
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Seafarers who have a certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and have maintained the required standard of competence through onboard training and experience for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form
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Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
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If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
5 years.
£99 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is a half day course designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue.
The Route 1 FRB update you must meet the prerequisites
Not the course for you? Try this course instead.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.
5 years.
- Swimwear and Towel
- Please note the capsize and re-boarding exercise is a pass/fail part of the course. If you cannot board a FRB from the water unaided, we will not be able to allow you to progress further on the course.
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Familiarisation of launch davits
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FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
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Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
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Briefing crew for recovery duties
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Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB
Must have taken part in an FRB drill within last 5 years covering:
- Launching and recovery
- Carrying out search patterns
- Boat handling
- Use of communication equipment
- Use of emergency equipment
Must have an FRB or FRBU certificate issued within last 10 years.
For crew designated for manning of a fast rescue boat.
£150 excl. VAT
1 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue. This STCW course at Stream Marine Training is held at our state-of-the-art facilities based next to Glasgow Airport.
Not the right course for you? Find out about FRBU Route 1 here
Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course within five years of attainment.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate in Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.
5 years.
- Swimwear and Towel
- Please note the capsize and re-boarding exercise is a pass/fail part of the course. If you cannot board a FRB from the water unaided, we will not be able to allow you to progress further on the course.
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Fast rescue boat handling
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Manoeuvring at speed and capsize recovery
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Familiarisation of launch davits
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Search and rescue techniques
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FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
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Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
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Briefing crew for recovery duties
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Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB
Persons designated for manning fast rescue boats.
£275 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Route 1) course is set to offer seafarer that have already attained an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate or already have the PSCRBU and need a revalidation. Once you have been awarded the PSCRBU, you must, under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments (STCW Section A-VI/2), complete the course every five years to maintain proficiency. Delegates are required to be fit enough to undertake the practical aspects; handling inflatable rescue boats, lifeboats and life rafts.
• Abandonment Procedures
• Survival Craft boat Handling
• Familiarisation of launch davits
• Search and Rescue Techniques
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Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course within five years of attainment; OR Have an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
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Delegates must be physically fit enough to participate in all practical aspects of the course. In order to verify your fitness, you must fill in a Medical Self Declaration form. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
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The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.
- If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate, after a short exam.
5 years.
You should bring a towel and a change of clothes.
Any member of crew on a vessel that has a PSCRB certificate.
£150 excl. VAT
1 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Route 2) course is set to offer seafarer that have already attained an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate or already have the PSCRBU and need a re-validation. Once you have been awarded the PSCRBU, you must, under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments (STCW Section A-VI/2), complete the course every five years to maintain proficiency. Delegates are required to be fit enough to undertake the practical aspects; handling inflatable rescue boats, lifeboats and life rafts.
• Abandonment Procedures
• Survival Craft boat Handling
• Familiarisation of launch davits
• Search and Rescue Techniques
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Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course within five years of attainment
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Delegates must be physically fit enough to participate in all practical aspects of the course. In order to verify your fitness, you must fill in a Medical Self Declaration form. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
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The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.
- If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Once completed, candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate.
5 years.
£225 excl. VAT
2 Day
The route 1 updates are an update cycle available to experienced and active seafarers, whose knowledge is current.
This covers all of the STCW Basic Safety Training except Fast Rescue Boats.
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and rescue Boats other then Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) Updating
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Updating
- STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) Updating
MCA
- Certification per MIN 535
and
- Having carried out on board training within last 5 years.
5 years
£444 excl. VAT
