The STCW Basic (Safety) Training course is also the legal minimum requirement for anyone looking for commercial work aboard vessels over 24 meters, including Super yachts and Cruise ships. For receiving a certificate of Basic Safety Training, the delegate must not younger than 18 years, and meet the standard of competence for certificates of Basic Safety Training set out in various STCW sections. Participants will be assessed against the learning outcomes by using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate.

After successful completion of the Basic Training, certification will be valid for 5 years. With the implementation of the STCW 2010, delegates must provide evidence of having the competencies by completing STCW Basic Training Refresher every 5 years, as described in the STCW Code 1978, amended. This certificate is also colloquially known as STCW Card or simply STCW in many parts of the world.

THE STCW BASIC SAFETY TRAINING COURSE INCLUDES:

- Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (A-VI/1-2)

- Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)

- Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4)

- Security training for seafarer with designated security duties (A-VI/6-1)

- Duration- 18 Days