STCW-10 Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
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Toi Ohomai
This internationally recognised maritime safety course provides essential STCW certification required to work on commercial vessels including super yachts, cruise ships, and oil rigs. It covers five key safety and survival certifications, all achievable within one week without sea time.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 1 week
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Perform personal survival techniques
Students will learn essential survival skills necessary for emergencies at sea, including use of lifejackets and flotation while fully clothed.
Apply basic firefighting techniques
Students will be able to respond to fire emergencies onboard vessels using firefighting equipment and methods.
Provide elementary first aid
Students will gain the ability to offer basic first aid care in maritime contexts to crew and passengers.
What You're Signing Up For
STCW-10 Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers is an internationally recognised and Maritime New Zealand accredited certification course designed for individuals seeking to work in the commercial maritime industry. It covers essential international safety requirements through five key competency areas: Basic Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Personal Survival, and Security Awareness. Each topic awards a relevant certificate of competency upon successful completion. The course can be taken in full or individual modules and includes refresher training options for existing certificate holders. The course is typically delivered full-time over one week or part-time, with intakes starting multiple times per year at Toi Ohomai's Tauranga campus.
Course Content
- STCW Basic Firefighting
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (includes compulsory online component and half day on-campus)
- STCW Personal Survival
- STCW Security Awareness
- Refresher Training for Personal Survival and Basic Firefighting
What you need to know first
Must be fit and capable of sea survival and firefighting training
Swimming proficiency including swimming with and without lifejacket, and treading water wearing clothing
Provide medical declaration and valid medical certificate (Maritime NZ Seafarers Medical or equivalent)
Refresher training applicants must provide company letter confirming active participation in mandatory drills and seagoing service requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime
Commercial Shipping
Cruise Industry
Oil and Gas Maritime Operations
Future employment opportunities might be
Deck Crew on Super Yachts
Crew on Cruise Ships
Offshore Oil Rig Personnel
Merchant Vessel Crew
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