Health and Safety Training

The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This teaching will give prospective seafarers’ basic knowledge of the immediate response to give when faced with medical emergencies or accidents whilst at sea.  

1. 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 delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) certificate, after a short exam. 

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£125 excl. VAT

The STCW Medical First Aid course is set up to offer seafarers the relevant knowledge and skills to give medical first aid on board a vessel, in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex to the STCW convention and section A-V1/4 (1-3) of the STCW code.  

1. Aged 16 or over.
2. Delegates must be physically capable to complete all aspects of this course and must fill in a medical self-declaration form. 
3. 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).
4. 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 STCW Medical First Aid certificate, after a short exam. 

No.

£400 excl. VAT

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Medical Care Onboard certificate, after a short exam.  

5 years.

£595 excl. VAT

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) certificate, after a short exam. 

5 years.

£340  excl. VAT

1. 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). 
2. 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 the MCA approved STCW certificate with Proficiency in Crisis Management & Human Behaviour, after a short exam.

This course is aimed at masters, chief officers, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and seafarers that have responsibility for the safety of passengers in an emergency.  

No.

£140 excl. VAT

Upon completion of the course and after a short exam, you will be presented with an approved STCW Proficiency in Crisis Management & Human Behaviour certificate under Bahamas Maritime Authority.

1. 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). 

This course is aimed at masters, chief officers, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and seafarers that have responsibility for the safety of passengers in an emergency.  

1. Please note for this course you must have a stable internet connection with a PC, laptop that has an active camera. SMT must be able to see you at all times in order for you to sit the course, take the examination and if successful receive your certificate through the post. 
2. Participants are advised to have stable Internet speeds of over 5 Mbps for the best user experience.
3. At least 330 kbps (send), and 245 kbps (receive) will be required for connection.
4. We recommend using a desktop/laptop computer or a tablet with a large enough screen to comfortably see the presentation and follow media materials.
5. If a mobile/tablet device is used make sure to have both Zoom and Microsoft Teams applications installed. The device must have a functioning web-camera and microphone.

Bahamas Maritime Authority

No.

£140 excl. VAT

-The course covers the following Learning Outcomes:
• Learner knows why ship security is important and knows the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved.
• Learner knows what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations.
• Learner knows the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems.
• Learner knows how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements.
• Learner is able to maintain effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures and equipment, at all three security levels, taking into account
their limitations.

£140 excl. VAT

Stream Marine Training offers webinars to save on travel time and expenses.  We are currently running STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Webinar if you would like to take this course on-line via Zoom platform.   

STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility course is set up to offer a basic introduction for prospective seafarers in safety procedures and accident prevention while informing them on the employment conditions and working environments that they can expect of merchant ships, while on the half day course. After sitting a short examination, you will receive the STCW certificate. 

1. Must be over 16 years of age

2. 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)

Once completed, successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) certificate after a short examination.  

No.

£90 excl. VAT

The course which has been developed in line with the current legislative framework. To enable designated personnel to take up the role of a safety officer onboard a ship, as identified in The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997 No. 2962) (the Regulations), which define a safety officer as ‘a person who has sufficient training and experience or knowledge and/or qualifies, to enable him/her to properly undertake the duty imposed under the relevant provision in the regulations.’

The aims of the course are to ensure that the delegates will:

• Understand the duties of the SSO
• Have considered the legal framework for safety
• Understand the relationship between the ISM code, safety management on board ship
• Have an overview of the ISM code
• Have considered the causes of accidents
• Understand the process and limitations of risk assessment
• Have considered the accident investigation process
• Understand the importance of appropriate interviewing technique
• Have considered factors influencing the effectiveness of safety committee meetings

£600 excl. VAT

On achievement of the desired standard of competence, a certificate can be issued by the training provider.

This training is intended to meet the requirements set out in The Merchant Shipping (Entry into Dangerous Spaces) Regulations 1988 (SI 1988 No. 1638) (the Regulations), IMO Resolution A.864 (20) Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships (adopted on 27th November 1997) and the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen (COSWP).

Course Outcomes:

• Recognise potential dangerous enclosed spaces aboard a vessel
• Complete a typical enclosed space entry Permit to Work
• Carry out the safe testing of an atmosphere prior to enclosed space entry using typical industry test equipment, including knowledge of it’s maintenance and testing/calibration requirements.
• Carry out a safe enclosed space entry
• Carry out a self rescue from an enclosed space
• Carry out safety attendant role

No.

£195 excl. VAT

Course outcomes

• Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting working at height with mobile access towers,
• PASMA Code of Practice; Product Standards EN 1004:2004, assembling,
• altering and dismantling towers incorporating current best practice for fall protection,
• inspection of completed mobile access towers and completion of Tower Inspection Records;
• hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers and how to avoid.

£99 excl. VAT

The aim of this BST Module is to enable delegates to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment, in accordance with GWO First Aid training through theoretical and practical training. Furthermore, this training will enable the delegate to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED)

• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Fire Awareness
• Working at Heights
• Sea Survival

2 years

Persons preparing for a career in the offshore renewables industry

• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

• GWO BST Fire Awareness
• GWO BST Manual Handling
• GWO BST Working at Height
• GWO BST Sea Survival
• GWO BST First aid

£462.50 excl. VAT

This course is to introduce the fundamental safety elements of the offshore oil & gas industry to new starts, giving an appreciation of the potential hazards and controls that might be encountered by personnel offshore. Each unit has been designed to focus the learners’ attention on their personal responsibility for safety thus influencing their behaviour and attitude towards their co-workers, the installation and the environment. 

• Major Accident Hazards
• Workplace Hazards and Personal Safety
• Risk Management
• Control of Work
• Helicopter Safety

OPITO

4 years

This course is to introduce the fundamental safety elements of the offshore oil & gas industry to new starts.

£350

During this course, Learners will develop an understanding of health and safety in the context of construction, so that they can work safely in this environment. Topics covered include: the risks of working in a construction environment, principles of risk assessments for improving health and safety at work, the importance of working safely at height and much more.

This qualification is ideal for those who work in, or aspire to work in, a construction environment. It has been specifically designed to provide a route towards applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card.

QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (RQF)

3 years

• Know the principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work
• Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
• Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace
• Know risks to health within a construction environment
• Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safely

£49 excl. VAT

During this half day course, Learners will develop a basic knowledge of health and safety issues such as: hazards and risks in the workplace, workplace conditions that can affect health and safety, and the requirements for workplace procedures. 

The QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been designed for all employees working in different types of environments to help raise their awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

• Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace
• Understand the scope of hazards and risks in the workplace
• Understand the range of workplace conditions that can affect health and safety
• Understand the requirements for workplace procedures

3 years recommended

£69 excl. VAT

During this 1 day course, Learners will develop a greater understanding of health and safety issues, including: health and safety laws, risk assessments and risk control hierarchy, identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards and more. 

QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

The QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) qualification is ideal for all employees to raise their awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

• Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
• Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards
• Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety
• Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace

3 years

£99 excl. VAT

Over a half day period, Learners will develop a greater understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control. Topics covered include: personal hygiene, roles and responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control and minimising the risk of infection in a Health Care setting. 

The QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility in infection prevention and control within their job roles, such as: care assistants, health care workers or other healthcare environments.

QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF)

3 years

• Understand the importance of infection prevention and control
• Understand roles and responsibilities in infection prevention and control
• Know how to minimise the risk of infection 
• Understand responsibilities of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understand the importance of good personal hygiene
• Know how to follow the procedure for hand washing

£37.50 excl. VAT

Learners will develop their understanding of the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace and the precautions and procedures required to ensure hazardous substances are properly controlled, as well as learn how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances.

QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)

For all employees, and specifically those who wish to work in an environment with hazardous substances, such as: healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.

3 years

• Understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
• Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
• Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled

£69 excl. VAT

During this 1 day course, Learners will gain a basic introduction into the principles of risk assessment. Topics covered include: main causes of work-related fatalities, basic processes for undertaking a risk assessment, key terms associated with risk assessments, methods that can be used to prioritise risks and more.

Please note this qualification does not include writing and conducting risk assessment practice sessions. Those who will be responsible for conducting risk assessments should undertake the QA Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF).

QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) is ideal as an introduction to risk assessment for anyone in a work environment.

3 years recommended

• Understand why risk assessments are necessary for maintaining and improving standards of health and safety at work 
• Understand the principles of risk assessment

£79 excl. VAT

During this 2 day course, Learners will develop a greater understanding of how to safeguard and protect children, young people and adults. Topics covered include: safeguarding and protection responsibilities, different forms of abuse and how to respond to disclosure or suspected abuse.

The QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF) qualification is intended for those who are working with children, young people and adults at risk, including those in voluntary or unpaid positions. This qualification is also suitable for those who have a specific responsibility in safeguarding and protecting in environments such as the NHS, education providers and social services.

QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF)

• Understand safeguarding and protection responsibilities
• Know legislation, statutory guidance and national policies relevant to safeguarding and protection
• Understand abuse and the indicators of abuse
• Know how to respond to disclosure or suspected abuse

£99 excl. VAT