This MCA-regulated Elementary First Aid course equips seafarers with essential first aid skills and knowledge, meeting STCW Table A-VI/1-3 KUP requirements. It is one of five key courses combined in STCW Basic Safety Training.
- Required qualification for commercial shipping careers
- A core component of the STCW Basic Safety Training Course
- Meets STCW Table A-VI/1-3 KUP standards
- Provides essential first aid training for seafarers
Matt has six years of experience in delivering confined space, work at height, and STCW training. He combines his expertise in rescue operations and site consultations to help organisations maintain the highest safety standards.
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A former prison officer with expertise in riot control and hostage negotiation, Steve now leads rescue operations and delivers specialist training—while pursuing advanced safety and management qualifications.
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Stuart Jackson is an expert mine manager with over 40 years’ experience in mining operations, safety management, and project leadership. He specialises in improving safety practices and operational efficiency in complex projects.
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Liam Spencer is a high-risk rescue instructor and drone pilot at MRS Mansfield. He leads a team of 20, providing confined space training, consultancy, and drone inspections, while fostering strong client relationships.
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Drawing on extensive hands-on experience in confined spaces and working at height, Dan specialises in delivering bespoke training and emergency response solutions. He has worked on complex international projects and currently manages major contracts, ensuring the safety and preparedness of rescue teams across the UK.
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Russell Duff oversees safety, training, and business growth at MRS Training and Rescue's Southampton centre. A former Royal Navy Officer, he brings a wealth of maritime and leadership experience to the MRS team.
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Andy Watson has over 15 years’ experience in emergency response, training, and leadership. He was instrumental in establishing MRS Training & Rescue's Aberdeen centre, setting the standard for training and rescue services in the area.
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Derek Speirs began his career in the mining industry at 16, following his father's footsteps. After gaining extensive experience in mining and rescue operations, he joined MRS Training & Rescue in 2013 and swiftly rose through the ranks.
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Billy is the Senior SHEQ Manager at MRS Training and Rescue. After serving nine years in the Royal Air Force Fire Service, he transitioned into Fire Safety and Health & Safety instruction. A recognised expert, Billy is dedicated to driving continuous improvements in safety and health across the organisation.
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Karl joined MRS Training and Rescue in 2015. Passionate about health and safety, he began as an associate rescuer, providing industrial rescue at a power station. Now a full-time rescue and trainer operative, Karl specialises in confined spaces and high-risk environments, trains the HART team, and maintains essential rescue equipment.
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Neil Fowkes has over 30 years of engineering and safety expertise. He specialises in confined space rescue, working at height, and international safety training—including offshore operations.
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Rob Tune has 14 years of experience in high-risk industries including mining, water, energy, and nuclear. He oversees training quality, course development, and assurance, leveraging real-world insights to enhance learning.
Lindsey Speirs specialises in confined space training and Mental Health First Aid. Drawing on her background in mental health, challenging behaviour, and eight years of palliative care experience, Lindsey brings a unique combination of compassion and expertise to her role.
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Ross Graham has a background in emergency response, offshore operations, and health & safety training. He plays a key role in developing industry-leading training programmes and helms operational teams in high-risk environments.
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About this course
This course teaches the correct action to take in a first aid emergency, including administering basic life support, dealing with bleeding, burns/scolds, fractures, major illness and treatment of shock.
The Elementary First Aid course is delivered from a purpose-built classroom to support STCW instruction and uses well maintained equipment such as CPR Mannikins with inbuilt compression sensors and an array of stretchers and medical apparatus.
During this course, delegates will be taught to:
- Identify types of accidents and emergencies on board that may require first aid to be administered and the type of casualties that may arise
- Describe methods of raising the alarm and how the manner and timing would relate to different degrees of accident or emergency
- Identify the immediate measures to be taken when accidents or medical emergencies occur
- Prioritise actions required when providing first aid
- Outline the importance of minimising risk of further harm to self and casualty
- Describe body structure and functions relating to elementary first aid
- Identify emergency first aid equipment and demonstrate its use, including improvisation of bandages
- Demonstrate maintenance of airway, breathing and circulation in a casualty requiring resuscitation and an unconscious or choking casualty
- Demonstrate correct positioning of a casualty according to the injury
- Describe cause and recognition of shock and demonstrate its management
- Describe types of bleeding and demonstrate their control and management
- Describe cause and recognition of burns, scalds and accidents caused by electric current and demonstrate their management
- Identify casualty rescue and transportation techniques
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand what to do in case of an accident or other medical emergency on board
- Apply elementary first aid techniques
To view the full course timetable click here.
The MRS Training & Rescue instructors delivering this course are all 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.
There will be a maximum of 12 people on this course with an instructor to candidate ratio of 1:12.
Certification/Accreditation
Delegates will be assessed by an independent assessor on completion of the theoretical and practical training. The delegates will need to complete a written and practical assessment to establish their competence.
On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a printed MRS Training & Rescue certificate.
The course is regulated by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Those successfully completing the assessments will be issued with a certificate which currently has no revalidation period - however we would suggest not exceeding 5 years.
The MRS Training & Rescue certificate will be provided to successful candidates at the end of the course.
Payments
If you book this course online, you can pay 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.
Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.
After booking
Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
The course starts at 9am and finishes at approximately 5pm.
Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.
Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.
Entry requirements
Yes. Delegates should be fit and well enough to demonstrate CPR at ground level.
No – all equipment will be provided.
Yes. Delegates must provide government issued photo identification on their day of training. This is a mandatory requirement. Failure to provide this ID will prevent the delegate from taking the training until verification can be made.
Delegates must also complete the STCW Delegate Registration Form and STCW Pre Course Medical Questionnaire prior to the start of the course.
Yes. Due to the nature of the training course and the emphasis placed on communication, there is only a provision for the assessments to be undertaken in English. Therefore English proficiency is required.
