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Basic Safety Training, Advanced Fire Fighting and PSC Lifeboatman — mandatory STCW certifications delivered by Nigeria's most trusted maritime school.
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STCW BST
STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) is mandatory for all seafarers under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. It covers four core safety competencies required before joining any vessel.
Course Modules
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST) — lifeboat, life raft and survival at sea
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) — fire behaviour, detection and suppression
- Elementary First Aid (EFA) — emergency medical response at sea
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR) — shipboard safety culture
Basic Training
IMO Model Course · Ed. 2014
Covers all four BST elements: PST, FPFF, EFA and PSSR.
Elementary First Aid
IMO Model Course · Ed. 2014
First aid procedures for seafarers — assessment, resuscitation, wound care.
Source: IMO Model Courses, International Maritime Organization. STCW Convention as amended (Manila Amendments 2010).
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age of 16 years
- Valid medical fitness certificate (ENG1 or equivalent)
- Proof of identity (International Passport or National ID)
- Completed EMTIN enrolment form
- Payment of course fees before commencement
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STCW Competency Standards & IMO Model Courses
The table below shows the STCW competency requirements and IMO Model Course references that underpin EMTIN's STCW training programmes.
Basic Safety Training — Minimum Standard of Competence
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Methods | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Survival Techniques | Types of emergency situations; abandon ship procedures; operation of survival craft and rescue boats; use of personal survival equipment | Practical demonstration and approved simulator | Actions taken on identifying muster and emergency signals are in accordance with established procedures |
| Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting | Fire triangle; types and sources of ignition; flammable materials; fire-fighting agents; fixed fire-fighting systems; breathing apparatus | Practical demonstration in approved training facility | Type of fire and appropriate fire-fighting agent is correctly identified; fire-fighting equipment is correctly used |
| Elementary First Aid | Body structure and functions; first aid procedures; CPR; treatment of burns, scalds, fractures and hypothermia | Practical demonstration | Identification of likely cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt and complete |
| Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities | Shipboard safety; emergency procedures; precautions to prevent pollution; importance of health, safety and environmental protection | Examination and assessment of evidence | Procedures and safe working practices designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times |
IMO Model Course References
Basic Training
Edition: 2014
Covers the four elements of STCW Basic Safety Training: PST, FPFF, EFA and PSSR.
Advanced Fire Fighting
Edition: 2012
Advanced fire-fighting techniques, command and team leadership for designated officers.
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
Edition: 2012
Lifeboat and rescue boat operation, launching and recovery, survival at sea.
Source: IMO Model Courses, International Maritime Organization. STCW Convention as amended (Manila Amendments 2010).