Courses

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

The approved GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) refreshes, reviews and builds on Delegates existing skills and tools obtained during BST courses, which include Fire Awareness, First Aid, Working at Heights and Manual Handling. To enable Delegates to work in the offshore environment, an additional GWO Sea Survival training shall be completed.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

• GWO BSTR Manual Handling Refresher
• GWO BSTR Fire Awareness Refresher
• GWO BSTR Sea Survival Refresher
• GWO BSTR Working at Height Refresher
• GWO BSTR First Aid Refresher

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

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for the all 5 safety training modules prior to attending BSTR training.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore renewables industry

£380 excl. VAT

The aim of this course is to give the delegates the basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training.
Delegates should be able to prevent fires, make appropriate judgements when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. If the incident is judged to be safe, the delegates should be able to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic hand held firefighting equipment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

GWO Fire Awareness Refresher (FAWR)

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the related dangers
• The Delegates are able to identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment, including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct actions for discovering a fire including correct use and fire extinguishing using firefighting equipment in a WTG 

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for the Fire Awareness prior to attending BSTR training.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 Years

Persons continuing a career in the offshore wind and renewables industry

GWO

£50 excl. VAT

The aim of this BSTR First Aid Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid through theoretical and practical training so that Delegates can administer safe and effective First Aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the wind industry / WTG environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for First Aid prior to attending BSTR training.
• The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore wind and Renewables industry

GWO BSTR First Aid Refresher

• Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of safely and correctly carrying out First Aid in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) e.g. European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines 

• Delegates are able to identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of injuries and illness related to the human body 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in emergency situations in a wind turbine work environment 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of lifesaving First Aid using the Primary and Secondary Survey (“C”-A-B-C-D-E) 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of First Aid equipment in First Aid scenarios 

£70 excl. VAT

The aims of this BST Sea Survival course are, by theoretical and practical training to give the participants the basic knowledge and skills to act safely and take the correct preventive actions in all aspects of offshore operations from shore to installation vessel or WTG and vice versa, both during normal operation and in an emergency in an offshore wind energy environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

GWO BSTR Sea Survival Refresher

• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed awareness of the site organisation and relevant legislation to ensure that the candidates are aware of the roles, responsibilities and rules that apply to offshore wind farms.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge to understand the importance of correct clothing and conduct in an offshore wind farm environment. Further to enable skills of detecting and treating stages of cold shock, hypothermia and drowning related to exposures to the human body in an offshore wind environment.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge and skills to recognise the advantages and limitations of personal LSA and PPE and usage in a correct and safe manner.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge related to GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems) and SAR (Search and Rescue).
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed skills individually and collective to enhance the chance of survival in an emergency at sea.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge to recognise the hazards and risks of transfer and take the correct preventive measures into account by following procedures and use the available LSA and PPE in a correct and safe manner.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed knowledge to ensure safe conduct on installations, vessels and WTG´s during normal operations and in case of emergencies and evacuation.
• The Delegates can demonstrate the needed skills to conduct safe transfer of themselves and equipment between dock and vessel and WTG and vessel. Furthermore, to give the Delegates skills to assist in MOB situations.
• The Delegates can reflect on and process their learning outcome and key takeaways from the module, aiming to achieve a high learning transfer from the module to his/her way of work. 

• From the 1st of April 2023 a GWO Working at Height certificate must be held before attending any GWO Sea Survival courses.
• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
• 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 or BSTR certificate or WINDA training Record

2 years

Personnel continuing a career in the offshore wind and renewables industry

£150 excl. VAT

The aim of this module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training so that delegates can use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights. Furthermore, to encourage positive manual handling and ergonomic behaviour, encourage delegates to consider alternatives to manual handling through planning and to train delegates ability to perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

• GWO BSTR Working at Height Refresher
• GWO BSTR Manual Handling Refresher

• Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with Working at Heights in a WTG.

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European / Global Standard markings on harness, hard hats, lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge of and skills to correctly pre-use inspect, service, store and correct fitting of harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, work positioning lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. These include correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic work location 

• Delegates are able to identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase their risk of developing muscular/ skeletal injuries 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of safe practices of Manual Handling, including the correct handling of equipment 

• The Delegates are able to identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor Manual Handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach to Manual Handling in a wind turbine environment 

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate Manual Handling risk reduction techniques 

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore wind and renewables industry

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.

• Furthermore, Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for Working at height and Manual Handling prior to attending BSTR training.

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

£220 excl. VAT

The aim of this BSTR Working at Heights Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training so that Delegates can use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment.

A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. If a certificate or training record is expired, the participant must attend the full Basic Safety Module(s) Training(s) to obtain a new training record.

GWO BSTR Working at Height Refresher

• Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights in a WTG. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/ Global Standard markings on harness, hard hats, lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge of and skills to correctly pre-use inspect, service, store and correct fitting of harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, work positioning lanyards and other PPE. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. These include correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices. 

• Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently. 

• All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.

• Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for the Working at Height prior to attending BSTR training.

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

2 years

People continuing a career in the offshore wind or renewables industry.

£170 excl. VAT

Before personnel can be assessed against the standards, they will require the knowledge and skills to enable them to carry out the emergency response tasks involved. They will require emergency response training and practice before being assessed. The purpose of this course is to set out the basic training, further practice and assessment requirements for Offshore Emergency Response Team Leaders which will be conducted at an onshore training centre. The learner should recognise that this is only part of a broader training programme. There will also be company and installation-specific emergency response training, most of which will be conducted offshore on a regular basis as offshore drills and exercises.

Learning Outcomes

The Delegate’s learning outcomes are specified below:

1.1 Implement an appropriate initial response plan by conducting an effective Incident Brief for the

emergency in a clear and concise manner, confirming ER team’s understanding.

1.2 Establish and maintain effective communications with all relevant ER personnel.

1.3 Direct ER team’s response and entry to the incident area with due regard to emergency response team safety and operability emergency response equipment (e.g., fixed, or portable firefighting equipment and rescue equipment).

1.4 Effective delegation of tasks to ER team members.

1.5 Conduct dynamic risk assessment throughout the emergency.

1.6 Obtain situational updates against the initial plan and adjust plan accordingly, where appropriate, ensuring changes are communicated clearly to ER team.

1.7 Effectively monitor breathing apparatus (BA) control.

1.8 Recognize and effectively deal with stress in the OERTM.

1.9 Request and brief ER support teams prior to deployment.

1.10 Ensure casualties receive appropriate due care and attention.

1.11 Conduct post-incident debrief and ensure operational readiness.

2.1 How to select and operate the correct firefighting equipment and media to extinguish different types of fires

• Maintaining relevant communications
• Effectively directing the team's duties and tasks during emergency response exercise
• Monitoring the team's progress, evaluating, adjusting, and communicating the response plan
• Briefing and debriefing the team at appropriate points
• Monitoring stress in team members
• On completion of the exercises, confirming and checking that the emergency is under control and ER team and relevant personnel are accounted for.

OPITO

OPITO FOERTL

OPITO OERTL

2 years

OER Team Leaders

£275.00 excl. VAT

The purpose of this course is to set out the basic training, further practice and assessment requirements for Offshore Emergency Response Team Members which will be conducted at an onshore training centre. The learner should recognise that this is only part of a broader training programme. There will also be company and installation-specific emergency response training, most of which will be conducted offshore on a regular basis as offshore drills and exercises.

Learning Outcomes

The Delegate’s learning outcomes are specified below:

To successfully complete this training, delegates must be able to:-

1. How to select and operate the correct firefighting equipment and media to extinguish different types of fires.
2. Breathing apparatus control board procedures.
3. How to identify and don the appropriate emergency response PPE required for the OER team member.
4. The operation, donning and wearer checks of working duration breathing apparatus.
5. Participation in an incident brief.
6. Selection and use of correct portable fire-fighting equipment.
7. Selection, operation and flushing of foam firefighting equipment.
8. Extinguishing of different types of fires and securing the area.
9. Effective communication with OERTL and OER team members during an incident.
10. The key considerations and actions whilst entering and working in the incident area.
11. Correct search and rescue procedures and techniques.
12. The correct steps involved in initial casualty assessment and recovery.
13. Participation in a post-incident debrief.

OPITO FOERTM

OPITO

• How to select and operate the correct firefighting equipment and media to extinguish different types of fires
• Breathing apparatus control board procedures
• How to identify and don the appropriate emergency response PPE required for the OER team member
• The operation, donning and wearer checks of working duration breathing apparatus
• Participation in an incident brief
• Participation as an OER team member in a specified range of fire and non-fire related incidents under the direction of the Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader (OERTL) following safe working practices and procedures
• Selection and use of correct portable fire-fighting equipment 
• Selection, operation and flushing of foam firefighting equipment 
• Extinguishing of different types of fire and securing the area 
• Effective communication with OERTL and OER team members during an incident
• The key considerations and actions whilst entering and working in the incident area
• Correct search and rescue procedures and techniques
• The correct steps involved in initial casualty assessment and recovery
• Participation in a post-incident debrief

OPITO OERTM

2 years

Members of the OER team

£275.00 excl. VAT

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

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

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

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

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

QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

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

This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.

£540 excl. VAT

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

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. 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 ).

2. You must also complete/show evidence of the updating training in Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting as per MSN1865.

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). 

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

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

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