U.S. Coast Guard Approved; STCW 95 Compliant

This 40-hour course satisfies the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Training requirements of section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the Seafarers’ Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205 (1) (2); and satisfies the Basic and Advance Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) (1) for a license; and Satisfy the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d) (2) (i) (A) 13.113(e) (l) (i) (A) or (B) 13.201(e), 13.301(e), 13.401(e) or 13.501(e) for a tankerman endorsement.

This course is designed around three days of theory in the classroom and two days of practical field training.  During the first three days of theoretical lectures, you will gain knowledge of all elements of shipboard firefighting.  Two days of fieldwork will put students’ theoretical knowledge to use fighting actual fires.  STCW 95 approved.

Hours: 40 Class day and time: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

Price: $975.00

Prerequisites: General physical fitness for practical demonstration of firefighting techniques. Student should meet the requirements of the USCG’s NVIC 04-08 for physical fitness requirements of USCG licenses. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/pdf/2008/NVIC_4-08.pdf

2009 Schedule:

Nov 16-20

2010 Schedule

Feb 22-26
May 17-21
Aug 23-27
Nov 1-5

To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

 

U.S. Coast Guard Approved; STCW 95 Compliant

This 16-hour Basic Marine Firefighting course and satisfies the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Training requirements of section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the Seafarers’ Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205 (1) (2) ; and satisfies the basic  Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) (1) and 10.401(g) (l)  for a license; and Satisfy the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d) (2) (i) (A) 13.113(e) (l) (i) (A) or (B) 13.201(e) or 13.301(e), 13.401(d) or 13501(e) for a tankerman endorsement.

One class day is devoted to theory in classroom lecture. A second day is devoted to field work. The one day of fieldwork will put your theoretical knowledge to use fighting actual fires. STCW 95 approved.

Hours: 16 Class day and time: Weekdays, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

Price: $575.00

Met Co-Op Price:  $302.50

Prerequisite: General physical fitness for practical demonstration of firefighting techniques. Student should meet the requirements of the USCG’s NVIC 04-08 for physical fitness requirements of USCG licenses. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/pdf/2008/NVIC_4-08.pdf

To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

 

Schedule:
2010 Schedule

Jan 7-8
Feb 4-5
Mar 18-19
Apr 22-23
May 27-28
July 15-16
Aug 12-13
Sept 14-17
Oct 21-22
Nov 18-19

Basic Safety Training: STCW 95 compliant

STCW Basic Safety Training is a five day USCG approved program made up of four independent courses. The Firefighting and Survival Techniques courses require physical demonstrations and applicants should meet the minimum physical fitness requirements set by the U.S. Coast Guard for obtaining a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner credential. The link to their requirements is:http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/pdf/2008/NVIC_4-08.pdf

The basic safety training courses may be taken as one unit or individually. They are as follows:

1. Basic Marine Firefighting: Two days are devoted to this course. One day is spent in the classroom learning the elements of shipboard firefighting. The second day is devoted to practical hands-on training at a firefighting facility.

Course Hours: 16

Prerequisite: General physical fitness for practical demonstration of firefighting techniques. Student should meet the requirements of the USCG’s NVIC 04-08 for physical fitness requirements of USCG licenses. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/pdf/2008/NVIC_4-08.pdf

2. Personal Survival Techniques: This course is a 1-1/2 day program which covers different emergency procedures aboard ship as well as abandoning ship. You will be trained in the use of survival suits and liferafts, as well as other survival gear and exercises. The course makes use of our indoor pool and lecture rooms.

Course Hours: 15

Prerequisites: Willingness to get in pool and demonstrate necessary floating, survival suits and liferaft techniques. Students should be able to swim prior to taking this course. Student should also meet the requirements of the USCG’s NVIC 04-08 for physical fitness requirements of USCG licenses. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/pdf/2008/NVIC_4-08.pdf

3. First Aid/CPR: Taught in a one day format, students will gain knowledge and confidence to be an effective first responder in many medical emergencies. Students will learn how to activate the EMS system, provide immediate, temporary care for a victim and learn how to maintain his or her own safety until professional medical staff is available to assume the care.

Course Hours: 8

Prerequisite: None

4. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility: This 4 hour class is conducted in an open-forum setting with the instructor. Trainees and the moderator will discuss modern day issues such as drug and alcohol safety, shipboard safety, communication between management and employees and sexual harassment.

Course Hours: 4

Prerequisite: None

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Hours: 43 (for all Basic Safety Training units)           Class days and time: Mon- Fri

Prerequisite: See Above

Price: $1,270.00 for complete course

Met Co-Op Price: 682.50

2010 Schedule
Jan 4-8
Feb 1-5
Mar 15-19
Apr 19-23
May 24-28
July 12-16
Aug 9-13
Sept 13-17
Oct 18-22
Nov 15-19

To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

U.S. Coast Guard Approved; STCW 95 Compliant

This three day USCG and STCW approved BRM course will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.205 (0) and the requirements of the Seafarer’s Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, Section B-VIII/2, Part 3-1.  Topics covered include: Voyage Planning, Leadership, Bridge Procedures, Watch Standing, Bridge Emergencies and Pilot Integration.

2010 Schedule

Feb 8 – 10
Apr 26 – 28
July 7 – 9
Sept 27 – 29
Nov 15 – 17

U.S. Coast Guard Approved; STCW 95 Compliant

Successfully completing this 8-hour First Aid & CPR course and presenting your Certificate of Training at the regional Exam Center (REC) will satisfy the first Aid & CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(l)(ii) and 46 CFR 10.205(h)(2)(ii) for original issuance of license and satisfy the Basic Safety– Elementary First Aid training requirements of section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3).

Taught in a one day format, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to be an effective first responder in many medical emergencies. Rescue breathing, CPR, choking, burns, hypothermia, and fractures are some of the subjects covered.

Lifeboatman Training & Certification

The 40-hour Lifeboatman training course (Proficiency in Survival Craft) will satisfy the survival craft training requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2 of the STCW Code and the written and practical examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-5 for endorsement as Lifeboatman. The Certificate of completion must be presented within one year of completion of training to a Regional Exam Center for an endorsement as Able Seaman- Offshore Supply Vessel.  This course covers lifeboats, davits, safety procedures, and life rafts.  The class is in lieu of the Coast Guard exam and incorporates training on our scale model and full-size lifeboat with “in the water” training. The Lifeboatman training course is U.S. Coast Guard Approved and STCW 95 Compliant.

Hours: 40

Class days and time: Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 5:00 pm

Prerequisites: None

Price: $925.00

2009 Schedule
Dec 7-11
>2010 Schedule
Jan 11 – 15
Feb 15 -19
March 22 -26
April 26 -30
June 7 -11
July 19 -23
Aug 16 -20
Sept 20 -24
Oct 25 -29
Nov 29 – Dec 3