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STCW Basic Training Blended Course (Online & 2 Day Practical Training)

Course cost from $895 ($1050 combined with the STCW VPDSD - Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties course)

Course Locations

Orlando/Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale & Fairfield, Connecticut.

Course Delivery

Online courses followed by 2 days in practical training (Fire Fighting, PST and First Aid/CPR).

2 Days of practical training (USCG Approved & Internationally Recognized). You are required to complete the online courses before attending the 2 days of practical training.

Seven Seas Preparatory Academy offers an exclusive 2 Day STCW Basic Training Blended approved course (formerly the STCW Basic Safety Training Course STCW 95 & 2010). The STCW Basic Training Blended course is completed online followed by 2 days of practical training, covering the four parts of Basic Training. STCW Basic Training is a required safety course for all crew. To view course dates, locations and availability please click on the STCW course schedule link below.

Upon enrollment you will receive your online course login information so you can start straight away. Online courses must be completed prior to your 2 days of practical training.

What is STCW Basic Training and why do I need it?

STCW Basic Training Blended Course (STCW95 & 2010)

Completion: Online & 2 Day Practical Training

  • Personal Survival Techniques (PST - STCW A-VI/1-1)

  • Basic Fire Fighting (FPFF - STCW A-VI/1-2)

  • Basic First Aid (EFA STCW A-VI/1-3)

  • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR STCW A-VI/1-4)

  • Optional STCW VPDSD (Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties STCW A-VI/6-2)

Please click on the course schedule for the STCW Course Schedule.

GO TO FAQ

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Online USCG Approved

Course Cost $795

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting. The USCG approved course satisfies the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010 and USCG 46 CFR 11.201(h), and 11.303(a). The online course is delivered on our Maritime Learning System followed a final test and assessment, either online or in person.

Course Completion: Online and Final Assessments (online or classroom)

The online course covers the following topics:

  • Control firefighting operations aboard ships

  • Organize and train fire teams

  • Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment

  • Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire

Assessments

Final test and assessment.

Pre-Requisites: STCW Basic Training.

STCW Basic Training Revalidation USCG Approved

STCW Fire Fighting Revalidation

STCW Fire Fighting Revalidation

Course length 12 hours (1.5 Days)
Course Cost $695
Course locations: Cape Canaveral, Orlando, Clearwater, Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach, FL & Norwalk, CT.

This STCW basic training revalidation course meets the requirements of STCW and approved by the US Coastguard.

Requirements: Participants must have 12 months sea service form the previous five 5 years to revalidate STCW Basic Training certification. The course covers the practical assessments for STCW Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting.

 
 

STCW VPDSD Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties

STCW Personnel with Designated Security Duties

STCW Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties

Course Type: Blended - Online and Assessment

Cost $250

Our VPDSD Course meets the requirements of Section A-VI paragraphs 6-B of the amended STCW code and leads to the issue of a recognized STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (VPDSD).

The course is completed online with a final test. The final test is completed either by remote video or in-person.

Crew will learn:

  • Roles and Responsibilities of Personnel with Designated Security Duties

  • Following and maintaining the conditions set out in the ship security plan and security levels.

  • Recognition of security risks and threats

  • Security inspections and surveys

  • Understand the use and maintain security equipment

STCW Crisis Management & Human Behavior (USCG Approved)

STCW Crisis Management & Human Behavior

STCW Crisis Management & Human Behavior

Course Delivery: Classroom or Online
Course Cost: $295

The blended STCW crisis management and human behavior course meets the requirements of STCW under the approval of the US Coastguard. You can take this STCW course online and attend the class for the final assessment. The course is designed for those having responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situations.

Crew will learn how to:

  • Organizing shipboard emergencies

  • Optimize the use of resources

  • Control response to an emergency

  • Control passengers and crew in an emergency

  • Establish and maintain effective communication

Course Completion

Online and 4 hours in person

 

STCW Security Awareness (USCG Approved)

STCW Security Awareness Online Course

STCW Security Awareness Online Course

Course cost $150

Combined with Crowd Management $275

The approved STCW Security Awareness Training course, provides crew with the necessary knowledge and understanding of basic security measures onboard the ship. This course will help you to have a heightened awareness of security and become more vigilant when onboard the ship.

Each course is completed online with a final test. The final test is completed either by remote video or in-person.

Crew will learn to:

  • Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security

  • Recognize security risks & threats

  • Maintain security awareness and vigilance

  • Maintain conditions set out in the ship’s security plan

  • Recognize security equipment and systems

STCW Crowd Management Online Course (USCG Approved)

STCW Crowd Management Online Course

STCW Crowd Management Online Course

Course cost $150

Combined with Security Awareness $275

The course is completed online with a final test. The final test is completed either by remote video or in-person.

Our Online crowd management course is US Coastguard approved and universally recognized. The course is required for those sailing on passenger ships. Crew will learn:

  • The ships muster plan

  • Types of lifesaving appliances

  • Fire fighting appliances

  • Assisting passengers to muster and embarkation stations

  • Emergency exits

  • Mustering procedures

  • Crowd management techniques

Upon successful complete of the crowd management online course, students will receive the STCW certificate by email.

STCW Personal Survival Techniques & Basic Fire Fighting Blended Courses

STCW Blended Courses

STCW Blended Courses

Course Cost: $295 (PST) & $595 (Fire Fighting) USCG Approved

STCW PST - Online & 4 Hour Practical Training

STCW Basic Fire Fighting - Online & 1 Day Practical Training

USCG Approved & MCA Recognized

The PST Blended courses is undertaken by completing the online course and attending 4 hours of practical training at one of our pool locations.

The STCW Basic Fire Fighting is undertaken by completing the online course and attending 8 hours of practical at one of our Firefighting locations.