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STCW BASIC TRAINING UPDATE PACKAGE

2 day course
Theory 315 minutes
Practical 585 minutes
Assessment 43 minutes

Book from £300

Refresh your essential maritime safety skills with our 2-day STCW Basic Training Update Package.

This MCA-regulated STCW course package is designed for those needing to renew their STCW certification in compliance with the STCW 2010 regulations. It combines two key courses: 

Both of these STCW Basic Training courses are mandatory for seafarers and must be renewed every five years to maintain competency in emergency procedures aboard vessels.

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.

This STCW Basic Training Update course package provides comprehensive practical training in both personal survival and firefighting skills, ensuring you are prepared for emergencies at sea. The two courses included are:

  1. Personal Survival Techniques

You will learn essential survival techniques, including:

  • Proper use of life jackets and life rafts
  • Emergency evacuation procedures 
  • How to stay afloat and survive in the water 
  • Techniques for maximising chances of rescue in open water

This hands-on STCW training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to respond confidently and safely during a maritime emergency.

  1. Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

As part of this Updated STCW FPFF course, you will engage in practical exercises covering:

  • Fire prevention methods and safe practices 
  • Use of firefighting equipment and breathing apparatus 
  • Fire extinguishing techniques and teamwork during firefighting operations 

The training will take place at our fully equipped Fire Training Facility, with assessments conducted through direct observation, oral questioning, and simulated scenarios.  

Both courses are delivered by experienced instructors who are experts in their respective fields. Our trainers have extensive experience in maritime safety, survival techniques, and firefighting procedures.

They are committed to ensuring that each participant gains the necessary confidence and competence to handle emergencies effectively at sea.

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 two printed MRS Training & Rescue certificates – one for each course completed.

The courses are regulated by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and are in line with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping.

Those successfully completing the assessments for Personal Survival Techniques and the Updated Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting will be issued with certificates which are each valid for 5 years.

 

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Trainer to delegate ratios for each STCW course are as follows:

  • Personal Survival Techniques - 1:8 for practical and 1:24 for theory
  • Updated Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting – 1:4 for practical and 1:24 for theory

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.

Courses start at 9am and finish at approximately 5pm each day.

 

Yes. Delegates will require:

  • Coveralls/clothes to be worn under fire uniform (this may get smoky) 
  • Long socks 
  • Swimming attire 
  • Lightweight clothing to wear under immersion suit - these will get wet 
  • Comfortable clothes for the classroom

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. These must be returned them to MRS Training & Rescue no later than 16:00 on the day prior to the course commencing. 

Furthermore, delegates must also hold one of the valid certificates detailed in Annex A on pages 11-12 of the document here. A copy must be provided to us 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. 

Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.

The MRS Training & Rescue certificate will be provided to successful candidates at the end of the course.

Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.

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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!
Hugh Daunt
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.
Islay RD
A very enjoyable course. Trainers very friendly and knowledgeable.
Simon Wall, Marine Capability Solutions
Very good course. I have a few things which I can take back and pass on to others as well as improve onboard procedures.
Ryan Palmer
Interesting, informative, hands-on training. Very clear trainer.
Eleanor Darlington, National Oceanographic Centre (UKRI)
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  • We are a leading authority in confined space and at height technical rescue and we never rest in our goal to keep people safe.

  • We practice what we preach – our trainers are also operational rescue team members – so have real life stories to make the theory come alive.

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  • Have real-life experience of working in high-risk environments and often share these with candidates.

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  • Where possible, include information specific to delegates’ working practices so they leave ready to apply the learning in their day-to day roles.

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