To provide basic theoretical and practical knowledge to seafarers to deal with incidents occurring while at sea. This training covers training in accordance with International Maritime Organization regulations as per STCW code Chapter VI.

Topics covered in the course include:

• 30.001 Fire prevention and fire fighting (Regulation VI/1 Section A-VI/1 Para 2.1.2)                                                       
• 30.002 Elementary first aid (Regulation VI/1 Section A-VI/1 Para. 2.1.3)  
•  30.003 Personal Safety & Social responsibilities (Regulation VI/1 Section A-VI/1 Para. 2.1.4)   
• 30.004 Personal survival techniques(Regulation VI/1 Section A-VI/1 Para. 2.1.1)     

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• Good physical and mental health.
• Assessment: Assessment is achieved through a combination of methods including, individual observation of student performance during the practical phases .
• Certification: An ISTC “Successfully Completed” certificate Accredited by Transport Malta is awarded for successful completion of all elements of the course.
• Validity: Certificates of Competence – ‘successfully completed’ will be valid for 5 years, during which time competence must be maintained.