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STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness Course (PSA)

This MCA-regulated Proficiency in Security Awareness course equips seafarers with KUP-required security skills. It is one of five courses combined in our STCW Basic Safety Training course – crucial for working on commercial ships.

 
Key points
  • Meets STCW KUP requirements for maritime safety
  • Provides critical security awareness training for seafarers
  • A core component of the STCW Basic Safety Training Course
  • A core component of the STCW Basic Safety Training Course
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About this course

This course takes delegates through the standards of competence required in terms of security awareness on board a ship. These are:

  • Contribute to the enhancement of the maritime security through heightened awareness
  • Recognition of security threats
  • Understanding of the need for and methods of maintain security awareness and vigilance

By the end of the course delegates will:

  • Be aware of the importance of ship security and the roles of those involved in its provision
  • Be aware of the requirements and measures to maintain ship security
  • Be able to recognise and report a security threat

To view the full course timetable, click here.

All MRS Training & Rescue instructors who teach 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. 

The instructor to candidate ratio for this course is 1:24.

Certification/Accreditation

Delegates will undertake a written assessment and achieve a minimum of 80%.

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) and is in line with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping.

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 and refreshments 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.
 

Courses start at 9am and finish at about 1pm.

Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.

Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.

Entry requirements

No – PPE is not required for this classroom-based course.

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. 
 

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.
 

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I came here for my STCW 5 day training course and had a great time. Every single member of staff I interacted with has been incredibly friendly and helpful. The facilities and equipment here are all top notch and the trainers all have expert level knowledge in their subject matter. I had training from Matt Baxter and Henry Howes, these guys make the course consistently fun and engaging. You’re in safe hands at MRS Southampton.
Lucy trigg
3 days ago
Great experience doing my STCW courses with MRS - Matt and Henry were great and the whole team were very friendly. Special credit to Matt: amazing teacher and keeps it fun while also educational. The courses were very well formatted and executed (especially with the practical elements eg. Survival Training and Fire Fighting). A very informative and efficient week, thank you so much! :)
Mark Phelan
5 days ago
Excellent high risk confined space course this week. Great facilities and Rob was a great trainer, loads of experience.
Dean Palmer
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I found the team at MRS Training very good and professional helpful and made me fill at ease nothing was to much trouble. Thank you.