BASIC SAFETY TRAINING COURSE

(MTC Accredited Course)

This is an 8-day course consisting of the following modules:

Elementary First Aid
Fire prevention and Fire Fighting
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
Proficiency in Personal Survival Technique

ELEMENTARY FIRST AID

COURSE DESCRIPTION
In accordance with paragraph 1 of section
17 of the IMO/ILO Document for
Guidance, 1985, this course is intended
for all seafarers who are to serve aboard
sea-going merchant ships. The training
should be provided early in a seafarer's
vocational training, preferably during pre-
sea training. This model course aims to
provide the training for candidates to
provide elementary first aid on board ship,
in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the
STCW Code.

OBJECTIVE
This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter
VI, Section a VI/1 Table A-VI/1-3. On meeting the minimum standard of
competence in elementary first aid a trainee will be competent to take
immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency until
the arrival of a person with medical first aid skills or the person in charge of
medical care on board. Successful completion of this course will enable any
seafarer on a sea-going merchant ship to provide immediate basic medical
care at the scene of an accident or other medical emergency until the arrival
of a person with first aid skills or the person in charge of medical care aboard.

CERTIFICATION
A trainee who successfully completes it may be issued with a certificate
attesting that he has completed a course of training to enable him to take
basic immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical
emergency on board ship, and pursuant to Regulation VI/1, Section A-VI/1,
Para 2 (.1.3) of the STCW-78 Convention, as amended in 1995. A certificate
may be issued only by centers approved by the Administration.
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ENTRY STANDARDS
The course is open to all seafarers who are to serve on board sea-going
merchant ships. There are no particular educational requirements.

INCLUDED TOPICS
General Principles of First Aid, Circulatory System, Respiratory System;
Shock; Integumentary System; Skeletal System; Burns; Wounds; Emergency
Rescue and Transfer; Basic Life Support.

DURATION: 15 HOURS

FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This syllabus covers the
requirements of the 1995
STCW Convention Chapter
VI, Section A-VI/1, paragraph
2, and Table A-VI/1-2. It
provides knowledge in fire
fighting and fire prevention,
as well as, how to take
appropriate measures for the
safety of personnel and of the
ship and to use fire
appliances correctly.

OBJECTIVE
This model course aims to
provide the training for
candidates in fire prevention and fighting in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of
the STCW Code. This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW
Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, paragraph 2, and Table A-VI/1-2. On
meeting the minimum standard of competence in fire prevention and fire
fighting, a trainee will be competent to take appropriate measures for the
safety of personnel and of the ship and to use fire appliances correctly. The
trainee will also have knowledge of fire prevention.

ENTRY STANDARDS
This course is open to prospective seafarers and should preferably be given
prior to their being employed on a seagoing ship. There are no particular
educational requirements. All trainees must be certified by doctor to be in
good health.
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CERTIFICATION
A trainee who successfully completes it may be issued with a certificate
attesting that he has completed a course based on Annex I of Resolution
A.437 (XI): Training of crews in fire fighting, and pursuant to Regulation VI/1,
Section A-VI/1, Para 2 (1.2) of the STCW-78 Convention, as amended. On
successful completion of the course and demonstration of competence, a
document may be issued certifying that the holder has met the standard of
competence specified in Table A-VI/1-2 of STCW 1995. A certificate may be
issued only by centers approved by the Administration.

INCLUDED TOPICS
Safety and Principles; Concepts and Application of Fire Triangle to Fire and
Explosion; Location of Firefighting Appliances and Emergency Escape
Routes; Flammable Materials Commonly Found on Board; Safe Practices;
Fire and Smoke Detection Measures; Selection of Firefighting Appliances;
Shipboard Organization.

DURATION: 15 HOURS

PERSONAL SAFETY &

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This model course aims to meet the
mandatory minimum requirements for
seafarers for familiarization, basic safety
training, and instruction in accordance with
Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. This
course is open to all seafarers who intend to
be employed or engaged in any capacity on
board ship as part of the ship's complement.
It shall cover mandatory training requirements
for the trainee under Section A-VI/1 Paragraph
2.1.4 and columns 1 and 2 of Table A-VI/1-4
of the STCW Code, 1995.

OBJECTIVE
A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to : Comply with the
emergency procedures; take precautions to prevent pollution of the maritime
environment; Observe safe working practices; Understand orders and be
understood in relation to shipboard duties; Contribute to effective human
relationships on board ship.
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ENTRY STANDARDS
There are no specific entry standards for the training in this model course.
The training is mandatory for all prospective seafarers, who should complete
this basic training before being assigned to any shipboard duties.

CERTIFICATION
On successful completion of the course and demonstration of competence, a
certificate may be issued certifying that the holder has met the standard of
competence specified in Table A VI/1-4 of STCW 1995.

INCLUDED TOPICS
Observe Safe Working Practices; Comply with Emergency Procedures; Take
Precautions to Prevent Pollution of the Marine Environment; Interpersonal
Relationships; Understand orders and be Understood in Relation to
Shipboard Duty; Contribute to Effective Human Relationships on Board Ship;
Social Responsibility.

DURATION: 14 HOURS

PROFICIENCY IN PERSONAL
SURVIVAL TECHNIQUE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This model course aims to meet the
mandatory minimum requirements for
seafarers for familiarization, basic safety
training, and instruction in accordance with
Section A-VI/1 of STCW Code. This
course covers the training recommended
in resolution 19 on training of seafarers in
personal survival techniques adopted by
the International Conference on Training
and Certificate of Seafarers, 1978.

OBJECTIVE
A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to react in a correct
manner during emergency situations, take measures appropriate to his own
survival and to the survival of others, and use survival equipment correctly.
He will also acquire knowledge in some instances which will enable him to
identify and correct defects and thereby prevent emergencies. This syllabus
covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention and Code Chapter
VI, Section A-VI/1. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in
personal survival techniques, a trainee will be able to survive at sea in the
event of the ship abandonment.
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ENTRY STANDARDS
This course is principally intended as basic training for seafarers employed or
engaged in any capacity on board ship as part of the ship's complement with
designated safety duties in operation of the ship. There are no particular
educational requirements. All trainees must be certified by a doctor to be in
good health. This course is open to prospective seafarers and should
preferably be given before they take up employment in a sea-going ship.

CERTIFICATION
A trainee who successfully completes it may be issued with a certificate
attesting that he has completed a course based on the Annex to Resolution
19 adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of
Seafarers, 1978, and pursuant to Regulation VI/1, Section A-VI/1, Para 2
(.1.1) of the STCW-78 Convention, as amended in 1995.

INCLUDED TOPICS
Emergency Situations, Personal Survival Appliances (PSA) Theory; Survival
Craft and Rescue Boat; Survival at Sea; Emergency Radio Equipment;
Helicopter Assistance.

DURATION: 13.25 HOURS

Duration: 8 Days
Training Venue: Redo II Building (Theoretical)
Naic Training Complex
(Practicum)
Schedule: Starts Every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday
AM & PM classes
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COURSE OUTLINE

SUBJECT AREA Approximate time

(hour)

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Lectures, demonstrations and

practical work

1 General Principles 1.0

2 Body Structure and Functions 2.0

3 Management of Shock 1.0

4 Bleeding 1.5

5 Burns, Scalds, and accidents caused by 1.0

electricity

6 Resuscitation 2.0

7 Positioning of Casualty 1.5

8 The unconscious Casualty 1.0

9 Rescue and Transport of Casualty 1.5

10 Other topics 2.5

TOTAL 15.0
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COURSE OUTLINE

LECTURE
SUBJECT AREA
HOURS
3.0
1. Observe safe working practices
1.1 Ship familiarization
1.2 Nature of shipboard hazards
1.3 Use and demonstrate of PPE
1.4 List operations that take place on board which can be hazardous
1.5 Loading and unloading or cargoes
1.6 Mooring and unmooring
1.7 Enclosed spaces
1.8 Hot work
1.9 Working aloft

2.0
2. Comply with emergency procedures
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Importance of the course
2.3 Explains the term emergency
2.4 Drills and Musters
2.5 Value and need of drills and training
2.6 International communication

3. Take Precautions to prevent pollution of the maritime environment 2.0

3.1 Define the term pollution
3.2 Effects of operational or accidental pollution of the marine environment
3.3 International measures for pollution prevention, pollution avoidance and
containment or pollutants
3.4 Contents of oil record book
3.5 Control of discharge of oil and special areas
3.6 Control of oil discharge from machinery spaces and oil fuel tanks
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SUBJECT AREA
HOURS

3.7 Pollution by sewage from ships

3.8 Pollution by garbage from ships
3.9 Introduces the contents of Annex VI of Marpol

2.0
4. Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship

4.1 International Personal Relationships

4.2 Team building

4.3 Team work

3.0
5. Understand orders and be understood in relation to ship board duties

5.1 Fundamentals of communications

5.2 Methods of communications
5.3 Barriers in communication
5.4 Effective transmission skills
5.5 Effective listening skills
5.6 Effects and consequences of wrong communication
5.7 Communication sum-up

2.0
6 Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship (concluded)
– Social responsibilities
6.1 Rights and obligation of crew
6.2 Employment conditions, etc.
6.3 Drugs and alcohol
6.4 Health and hygiene on board
6.5 SARS
6.6 Summing up

TOTAL 14.0
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COURSE OUTLINE

LECTURE DEMO
SUBJECT AREA
HOURS
I. Introduction, Safety Principles of Survival
- Definition of Survival 1.0
- Survival in general
- Psychology of survival
- Hazards of survival
- Value of training & drills
- SOLAS training manual, safety symbols

II. Emergency Situations 1.0

- Definition of emergency
- Types of emergency
- Causes & action to be done
- Muster list / station bill
- Alarms /signals
- Location & use of safety equipment
- Escape routes / emergency exits

III. Personal Life Saving Appliances 2.5 0.5

- Lifejacket
- Lifebuoy
- Immersion suit
- Thermal Protective aid
- Visual signals
a. rocket parachute flare
b. hand flare
c. buoyant smoke signal
d. waterproof flashlight / signal torch
e. heliograph mirror
- Audio- Signal

a. whistle/sound
b. radio – transmitting devices
- portake radio / VHF
- emergency position indicating radio
beacon (EPIRB)
- Search and rescue transponders
(SART)
- Line throwing appliances
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SUBJECT AREA
HOURS
IV. Survival Crafts 2.0
- Definition
- Kinds
a. Liferaft
- definition
- types
- requirements
- launching procedure
- uprighting procedure
b. Lifeboat
- definition
- requirements
- types
- launching devices/appliances
- launching procedure
c. rescue boat
- definition
- requirements

V. Evacuation 1.0 0.5

- abandonship
- phases
- what to wear
- what to take
- actions on hearing the alarm
- the ways of abandoning the ship
- entry into the water
- action when in the water
- boarding a survival craft
- action to take after boarding survival craft

VI. Survival at Sea 2.0

- General aspect of survival
- Organizing for survival
- Survival aboard craft
- Water discipline
- Food while in water and on land
- Individual or group morale
- Cold water survival
- Ocean water survival
- Protective measures against sharks
- Dangers to survivors
- Survival swimming
a. breathing
b. floating
c. swimming strokes
d. dangers in swimming
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SUBJECT AREA
HOURS
VII. Helicopter Assistance 1.0
- Helicopter rescue
- Preparations/Arrival
- Methods of rescue
a. single lift
b. double lift
c. rescue lift
d. stretcher lift

VIII. – Assessment 0.5

IX. Practical Drills 4.0
TOTAL 11.0 5.0
GRAND TOTAL 16 hrs.