The  Able Bodied Seaman ( AB ) training course is an 80-hour USCG approved training course and satisfies the written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.05-9 for the “Deck & Navigation General / Deck Safety” and “Deck General & Safety / Rules of the Road” exam modules for any Able Bodied Seaman endorsement and the practical (knot-tying) examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.05-9 for any Able Seaman endorsement. This course does not satisfy the training or assessment requirements of Section A-II/4 and Table A-II/4 of the STCW Code for Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch.

Classroom subjects include: seamanship, ship construction, pollution, firefighting, safety, and more. Practical training consists of knot tying and splicing, helm commands, watchkeeping, steering, and personal survival.

Obtaining the USCG Rating of Able Bodied Seaman with RFPNW endorsement, provides many employment opportunities as deckhand on small vessels or oceangoing tankers and cargo vessels.

Course hours: 80 Days: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

This course is usually offered the week following our 40 hour Proficiency in Survival Craft program (Lifeboatman), which is approved by the USCG for STCW 95.  Related courses:  STCW Basic Safety Training and RFPNW Assessments

Prerequisites: Sea Time required by 46CFR12.05

Price: $1,275.00

Met Co-Op Price:  $687.50

2010 Schedule:

Jan 18-29

Feb 22-Mar 5

Mar 29-Apr 9

May 3-14

June 14-25

July 26-Aug 6

Aug 23-Sept 3

Sept 27-Oct 8

Nov 1-12

Dec 6-17

To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids is a 4 day course which covers the operation as well as practical application of ARPA equipment. This course meets USCG and STCW 95 requirements for course content.  The course makes use of pc-driven ARPA simulators.

Course Hours: 33 Hours
Days : Mon – Thurs, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Radar Observer, Unlimited Course or Endorsement Price:  $775.00 Met Co-Op Price:  $397.50

2010 Schedule

Jan 18-21
Mar 29-Apr 1
June 1-4
Aug 2-5
Oct 19-22
Dec 14-17

To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

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.

Hours: 24 Class days and time: Days vary, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm Prerequisite: None Price: $775.00 Met Co-Op Price:  $402.50 To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

2009 Schedule Dec 14-16

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

An applicant’s successful completion of the 80-hour Celestial Navigation course (with a passing grade of at least 80%) will satisfy the Celestial Navigation training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC);  or, if presented within one year of the completion of training, the celestial navigation examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.215 (c) and 10.401 (d) for deck license up to Master Not More Than 500/1600 Gross Tons Upon Oceans, including Mate or Master of Offshore Supply Vessels. This is a USCG and STCW 95 approved course.

Related Course:  See also Celestial Navigation Increase in Scope for Master/Mate 500/1600 Ton N.C.

 

Hours: 80 Class days and time: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

 

Prerequisite: None

 

Price: $1,675.00

 

Met Co-Op Price:  $ 857.50

 

2009 Schedule:

Nov 9-20

2010 Schedule

April 5-16
Oct 4-15
Nov 29-Dec 10

 

To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

The course satisfies the Navigation & Deck General examination requirements to increase the scope of a license as Master 500/1600 Gross Tons from Near Coastal to Oceans (exam Module 207XX).

The course deals with Ocean Currents & Publications as well as Maritime Law & Regulations. This is accomplished using conventional teaching and training methods, participatory training techniques (such as task solving, both individually and in groups), simulation exercises in the classroom, as well as the most common forms of teaching, e.g. lectures, audio-visual presentations, simulation and practical applications.

Price: $325.00 Can also be scheduled upon request

Met Co-Op Price:  $175.00

2010 Schedule

April 19
Oct 18
Dec 13

TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, GO TO OUR Enrollment Form

Related Courses:  Also see  80 Hour Celestial Navigation Course