STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
5 days, 8.30am to 4.30pm
HLSCC Paraquita Bay Campus (Marine Centre)
Price
$1,500
Minimum Age
16 Years Old
Description
The STCW Basic Safety Training course at HLSCC is an Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA)-approved five-day programme covering four mandatory elements of STCW 2010 (Section A‑VI/1).
It provides essential safety knowledge for seafarers working on seagoing vessels, ensuring compliance with international standards for personal safety, emergency response, and safe working practices.
Personal Survival Techniques
Teaches how to respond to emergencies at sea, including evacuation procedures and practical use of lifejackets and liferafts.
Fire Prevention & Firefighting
Covers fire causes, prevention measures, and response techniques, with practical training using firefighting equipment and breathing apparatus.
Elementary First Aid
Provides essential first aid knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to basic injury or illness onboard.
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
Introduces onboard safety procedures, accident prevention, and working life at sea. It including the new STCW Code, Section A-VI/A-4 amendments (effective 1st January 2026) that cover preventing and responding to harassment, violence and bullying.
Prerequisites
None*
*Seafarers are required to update or refresh their training every 5 years
What next?
STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)