STCW BASIC SAFETY TRAINING COURSE (BST)
This MCA regulated basic safety training course includes the following 5 courses:
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
This complete training course provides all delegates intending to go to sea, the education and training in basic safety training to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) requirements and is an essential qualification for anyone wishing to work on commercial ships.
Delegates should be aware of the practical aspects of the training and the requirement to be fit and well enough to undertake the practical exercises.
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Those attending this course will learn the correct action to take in a first aid emergency. Including how to administer basic life support, and deal with burns, bleeding, fractures, major illness and shock.
- Personal Survival Techniques
Delegates will learn how to use survival craft and equipment, along with what actions to take to overcome or reduce immediate threat to life.
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Delegates will learn the correct action to take in an emergency, perform firefighting operations using a range of equipment, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, operate in a smoke-filled environment and recover a casualty.
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
Delegates will gain an introduction to safety procedures and accident prevention whilst working on board a vessel.
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Delegates will understand and recognise the standards of competence required to ensure security awareness and vigilance on board a ship.
All MRS Training & Rescue instructors that deliver this course are existing rescue operators who deliver specialist rescue training for awarding bodies and internally accredited courses.
All undertake, as a minimum, the Level 3 Approved Educational Training package (or equivalent) and the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, to assess in both the work based and vocational arenas.
On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive five printed MRS Training & Rescue certificates – one for each individual course completed.
The course is regulated by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and is in line with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping.
Those successfully completing the assessments for Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting will be issued with certificates which are valid for 5 years.
Those successfully completing the assessments for Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety & Social responsibility and Proficiency in Security Awareness will be issued with certificates which currently have no revalidation period - however we would suggest not exceeding 5 years.
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Trainer to delegate ratios for each course are as follows:
- Elementary First Aid – 1:12
- Personal Survival Techniques - 1:8 for practical and 1:24 for theory
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting – 1:4 for practical and 1:24 for theory
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility – 1:25
- Proficiency in Security Awareness – 1:24
How can I pay for this course?
If you book this course online, you can pay for the course by debit or credit card.
If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.
What time does the course start and finish?
Courses start at 9am and finish at approximately 5pm each day.
Do I need to bring PPE?
Yes. Delegates will require:
- Coveralls/clothes to be worn under fire uniform (this may get smoky) (STCW FPFF Only)
- Long socks (STCW FPFF Only)
- Swimming attire (STCW PST Only)
- Lightweight clothing to wear under immersion suit - these will get wet (STCW PST Only)
- Comfortable clothes for the classroom
Are there any other pre-requisites?
Yes. Delegates should be clean shaven as the firefighting part of the course includes the wearing of breathing apparatus. In addition, all delegates must complete the mandatory forms (STCW Delegate Registration Form and STCW Pre Course Medical Questionnaire), in the links provided in our joining instructions email and return them to MRS Training & Rescue no later than 16:00 on the day prior to the course commencing.
Delegates must also provide government issued photo identification on their day of training. This is a mandatory requirement and failure to provide this will prevent the delegate taking the training until verification can be made.
What is included in the price?
Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.
How long does it take for certificates to arrive?
The MRS Training & Rescue certificate will be provided to successful candidates at the end of the course.
When will I receive my course instructions?
Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
Can I change my booking?
Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.
Just finished the STCW with MRS and genuinely couldn't recommend them highly enough. Concise and fun teaching, all practical aspects of the course were incredibly well thought through and safe. Matt as the lead instructor for the week was second to none - couldn't thank him enough. Charlie, who came in on the Friday to teach the first aid section of the course was also great. Thanks for everything guys!
I recently undertook an STCW course at this training centre the only thing better than the content were the tutors. Everyone at MRS really wants to see you pass and to help you get the best out of yourself during the course. Not only did the swimming pool that the centre usually use cancel due to an accidental double booking but some equipment we were meant to be training with was stolen the morning of one of the exams. MRS staff dealt with this swiftly and effectively by changing the pool and going to buy new equipment on the same day it was stolen to ensure we as the students still got the most out of the course. The pace of content is rapid due to the condensed course but there seemed to always be space to ask questions and make sure each of us understood the principles we were being taught. I couldn't recommend anywhere else in the UK that I would have had as much fun learning.
A very enjoyable course. Trainers very friendly and knowledgeable.
Very good course. I have a few things which I can take back and pass on to others as well as improve onboard procedures.
Interesting, informative, hands-on training. Very clear trainer.
