STCW Basic Training Courses

The two-day (16-hour) advanced firefighting refresher and revalidation course, also called an AFF Refresher course, is intended to provide refresher training for personnel who will command firefighting efforts on board the vessel. The course is designed to fulfill the training requirements of the 2010 Amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, as outlined in CG-CVC Policy Letter No. 12-07.

This STCW REFRESHER courses is for mariners who have NOT had 360 Days of sea time within the last five years.

**This course is lecture based and do not included “live” firefighting exercises.
 

Are you not sure which course is needed to renew your license?

Revalidations (REVS) - For Mariners with 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REV (2 Day). Also, if you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REV (1 Day). This is a separate registration.

Refreshers (REFS) - For Mariners without 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REF (3 Day). If you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REF (2 Day). If you have a Proficiency in Survival Craft Endorsement, you will need PSC-REF (2 Day). And a Radar Renewal These are separate registrations.

If you still have questions regarding your renewal, please contact MITAGS Admissions.

The one-day (eight-hour) advanced firefighting revalidation course, also known as an AFF revalidation course, is designed to meet the training and assessment requirements of personnel who will command firefighting efforts on board the vessel.

The advanced firefighting revalidation class complies with the assessment criteria of the 2010 Amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, as outlined in Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC) 09-14. This course aims to assess advanced firefighting knowledge and understanding while providing you with practical exercises for applying and demonstrating your firefighting skills and systems.

This STCW REVALIDATION courses is for mariners who have had 360 Days of sea time within the last five years.

**This course is lecture based and do not included “live” firefighting exercises.
 

Are you not sure which course is needed to renew your license?

Revalidations (REVS) - For Mariners with 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REV (2 Day). Also, if you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REV (1 Day). This is a separate registration.

Refreshers (REFS) - For Mariners without 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REF (3 Day). If you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REF (2 Day). If you have a Proficiency in Survival Craft Endorsement, you will need PSC-REF (2 Day). And a Radar Renewal These are separate registrations.

If you still have questions regarding your renewal, please contact MITAGS Admissions.

This STCW 2010 required course (MITAGS-15) examines firefighting techniques and control of firefighting operations with emphasis on organization, tactics, and command functions for maritime professional training. This course has an intense management focus.  At our west coast campus, we include live firefighting activities for fire detection and extinguishing.

This course satisfies the following STCW 2010 and CFR advanced firefighting training requirements:

• 46 CFR 11.201(h), and 11.303(a);

• STCW Code Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 (STCW Code Section AVI3);

• STCW Code Section A-II/2 and Table A-II/2;

• National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 09-14 (CH 1), all tasks;

• National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 10-14, (CH 3) for Tasks: 16.2.A; 16.3.A; 16.5.A; 17.1.A; 17.3.A.;

• National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 11-14, (CH 3) for Tasks: 16.2.A; 16.3.A; 16.5.A; 17.1.A; 17.3.A.;

• National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 03-18 (CH 1) for Tasks: 16.2.A; 16.3.A; 16.5.A; 17.1.A; 17.3.A.

Prerequisites- Must have completed an USCG approved Basic Firefighting course.

Suggested Courses/Skills- See NVIC 02-14 & 09-14 (CH 1). General good health and the physical ability to safely carry out rigorous activities during “live” firefighting exercises. Fire-field safety rules require all students to be clean shaven in order to ensure a proper seal with the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

This course (MITAGS-54) is designed to train seafarers in minimizing risk, maintaining state of readiness, and extinguishing shipboard fires. It combines both classroom and practical fire-field exercises in full turnout gear with live burns. This course is also part of the Basic Safety Training course. This module is one of the four elements (fire-fighting, personal survival, personal and social responsibility) necessary for STCW 2010 Basic Training (BT). BT is required for all mariners with safety or emergency duties sailing on vessels 200 GRT tons or greater on near coastal or ocean voyages.

To schedule this one module, please contact our admissions team for the specific date of this module during one of our scheduled BT course sessions.

This course satisfies the following STCW 2010 and CFR training requirements

• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per STCW Code Section A-VI/1; Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(2) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2); Basic Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2) [Basic only] and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3); AND The firefighting requirements for a national tankerman endorsement in 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3); 13.401(d); and 13.501(c)(3).
• NVIC 08-14 Tasks: 2.1.A, 2.2.A, 2.3.A, 2.4.A, 2.5.A, 2.5.B, 2.5.C, 2.6.A, 2.7.A, 2.8.A, 2.8.B, 2.8.C, 2.9.A, 2.9.B, 3.1.A, 3.2.A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.5.A, 3.6.A, 3.7.A, 3.8.A, 3.8.B, 3.8.C, and 3.8.D.
• NVIC 12-14 Task 19.2.A
• 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2)
• 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2)[Basic Only]
• 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3)
• 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3), 13.401(d), or 13.501(c)(3) for any tankerman endorsement

Prerequisites- There are no entry requirements other than general good health and the physical ability to safely carry out rigorous activities during “live” fire fighting exercises. Fire-field safety rules require all students to be clean shaven in order to ensure a proper seal with the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Each student will be required to complete a screening questionnaire prior to training.

Suggested Courses/Skills- None.

For West Coast Campus Students: The West Coast Basic Training Course Student manual is online based. You will need to self-register to access that through Blackboard, please do that as early as possible. Please click HERE to create your account.

This is required by the STCW 2010 code for all mariners with safety or pollution control duties. Basic Training (Basic Safety Training) combines all four elements of basic safety into a 5-day program. Training may be taken individually depending on attendee's needs. These courses are designed for seafarers in order to provide immediate life-saving first aid until the arrival of first–aiders of greater training. This course is created to meet the standards of competency in elementary first aid, fire fighting, personal safety and personal survival.

If you are in need of one of the individual elements, please contact our admissions team for more information.

This course satisfies the following STCW 2010 and CFR training requirements:

• 46 CFR 11.302(a)(3),46 CFR 12.602(a)(3), 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1), 46 CFR 11.302(a)(2), 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2), 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2) [Basic only] 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3), 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 46 CFR 13.301(c)(3), 46 CFR 13.401(d), 46 CFR 13.501(c)(3), 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4), 46 CFR 12.602(a)(4), 46 CFR 11.302(a)(1), 46 CFR 12.602(a)(1)

• 46 CFR 11.205 (l) (4) Formerly 10.205(i)(4)

• 46 CFR 11.202 (b) (1) .Formerly 10.202(b)(1)
• 46 CFR 11.202(b)(2) Formerly 10.202 (b)(2)
• 46 CFR 11.202(b)(3) Formerly 10.202 (b)(3)
• 46 CFR 11.205(d) Formerly 10.205 (d)
• 46 CFR 11.205(e)(l)(ii) Formerly 10.205 (e)(i)(ii)
• 46 CFR 11.205(e)(2)(iii) Formerly 10.205 (e)(2)(iii)
• 46 CFR 11.401(g)(1) Formerly 10.401 (g)(1)
• 46 CFR 13.201(e)
• 46 CFR 13.301(e)
• 46 CFR 13.401(e)
• 46 CFR 13.501(e)

Please note for the PST section:  If the participant is unable to swim, tread water, or has a fear of water they will be dis-enrolled from the course until such time the participant can provide evidence of successfully completing swimming lessons.  MITAGS will accept the equivalent of the YMCA's adult beginner (level 1).  If the participant indicates at the beginning of or prior to the start of the BT-PST portion that they are unable to swim, tread water, or has a fear of water they will be refunded the price of the BT-PST portion.  Note: NO refund will be provided if the participant does not indicate to the staff prior to the pool session.

Suggested Courses/Skills- See NVIC 08-14.

For West Coast Campus Students: The West Coast Basic Training Course Student manual is online based. You will need to self-register to access that through Blackboard, please do that as early as possible, directions are made available through your Welcome Letter. Please click HERE to create your account.

The Basic Training Refresher Course, previously called a Basic Safety Training (BST) refresher course, is a 23-hour class designed to provide you with a refresher of basic maritime personal survival techniques. It also reviews personal social and safety responsibilities, first aid, and fire prevention and firefighting skills, which fulfills the 2010 Amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, as amended.

This STCW REFRESHER course is for mariners who have not had 360 Days of sea time within the last five years.

Important Safety Notice:

This course includes strenuous physical activity. Good health and the physical ability to safely carry out rigorous activities during “live” firefighting exercises. You must be clean-shaven to ensure a proper seal with SCBA gear. Facial hair that breaks the mask seal is not permitted.

Swim Ability Policy:

All participants must be able to swim and tread water confidently for 1 minute without assistance. If you are unable to meet this requirement, you will be disenrolled from the course until swimming training is completed

Are you not sure which course is needed to renew your license?

Revalidations (REVS) - For Mariners with 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REV (2 Day). Also, if you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REV (1 Day). This is a separate registration.

Refreshers (REFS) - For Mariners without 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REF (3 Day). If you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REF (2 Day). If you have a Proficiency in Survival Craft Endorsement, you will need PSC-REF (2 Day). And a Radar Renewal. These are separate registrations.

If you still have questions regarding your renewal, please contact MITAGS Admissions.

The Basic Training Revalidation course (MITAGS-718), previously known as a Basic Safety Training (BST) revalidation course, is a sixteen-hour course. It provides you with a refresher of basic maritime personal survival and fire prevention/firefighting skills, which fulfills the 2010 Amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, as amended, training requirements as listed in CG-CVC Policy Letter No. 12-07.

If you complete this STCW revalidation course, you will satisfy the minimum standard of competence in personal survival techniques and fire prevention and firefighting of Table A-VI/1-1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code, as amended. You must, however, have been previously certified per Section VI/1 of the STCW Code, as amended, and present evidence of one year of service within the past five years to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

This STCW REVALIDATION courses is for mariners who have had 360 Days of sea time within the last five years.

Important Safety Notice:

This course includes strenuous physical activity. Good health and the physical ability to safely carry out rigorous activities during “live” firefighting exercises. You must be clean-shaven to ensure a proper seal with SCBA gear. Facial hair that breaks the mask seal is not permitted.

Swim Ability Policy:

All participants must be able to swim and tread water confidently for 1 minute without assistance. If you are unable to meet this requirement, you will be disenrolled from the course until swimming training is completed

Are you not sure which course is needed to renew your license?

Revalidations (REVS) - For Mariners with 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REV (2 Day). Also, if you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REV (1 Day). This is a separate registration.

Refreshers (REFS) - For Mariners without 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REF (3 Day). If you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REF (2 Day). If you have a Proficiency in Survival Craft Endorsement, you will need PSC-REF (2 Day). And a Radar Renewal These are separate registrations.

If you still have questions regarding your renewal, please contact MITAGS Admissions.

This course (MITPMI -125) combines the training for basic and advanced fire fighting into a convenient 5-day format. Also attendees learn how to develop and implement fire plans. Practical portion of the course includes applying techniques to fight live fires and to lead fire teams. The course meets all of the STCW 2010 and Coast Guard license requirements for basic and advanced fire fighting training.

This course satisfies the following STCW 2010 and CFR training requirements:

• STCW Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 - Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (BT Fire Module)
• STCW Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 - Advanced Fire Fighting
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(2) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(2)
• Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.201(h)(2) and 46 CFR 11.201(h)(3)
• Advanced Fire Fighting per 46 CFR 11.303(a)
• Firefighting requirements for a national tankerman endorsement in 46 CFR 13.201(c)(3), 13.301(c)(3); 13.401(d); and 13.501(c)(3)
• NVIC 10-14 Tasks: 16.2.A; 16.5.A; 17.1.A; 17.3.A.
• NVIC 12-14 Tasks: 14.1.A; 14.2.A; 14.3.A; 14.4.A; 19.2.A.

Prerequisites- None.

Suggested Courses/Skills- See NVIC 02-14 & 09-14. General good health and the physical ability to safely carry out rigorous activities during “live” fire fighting exercises. Fire-field safety rules require all students to be clean shaven in order to ensure a proper seal with the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

This eight-hour U.S. Coast Guard- (USCG-) approved first aid course (MITAGS-197) provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate life-saving first aid until the arrival of more experienced first–aiders.

This module is one of the four elements (first aid CPR, fire-fighting, personal survival, personal and social responsibility) necessary for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 2010 Basic Training (BT). All mariners with safety or emergency duties sailing on vessels 200 GRT tons or greater on near coastal or ocean voyages must complete BT.

To schedule this one module, please contact our admissions team for the specific date of this module during one of our scheduled BT course sessions.

This STCW first aid course satisfies the following STCW 2010 and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) training requirements:

• Section A-VI/1, and Table A-VI/1-3 - BST Elementary First Aid
• 46 CFR 11.302(a)(3) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(3) - Elementary First Aid
• 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1) - First Aid and CPR
• NVIC 08-14 Tasks: 4.1.A, 4.1.B, 4.1.C, 4.1.D, 4.1.E, 4.2.A, 4.3.A, 4.3.B, 4.4.A, 4.4.B, 4.4.C, 4.4.D, 4.4.E, 4.4.F, 4.4.G, 4.4.H, 4.4.I, 4.5.A, 4.6.A, 4.6.B, 4.7.A, 4.7.B, 4.7.C, 4.8.A, 4.8.B, 4.8.C, 4.8.D, and 4.9.A
• NVIC 12-14 Task 19.3.A

This course can be taught at company locations or combined with other courses.

Prerequisites- None.

Suggested Courses/Skills- See NVIC 08-14.

For West Coast Campus Students: The West Coast Basic Training Course Student manual is online based. You will need to self-register to access that through Blackboard, please do that as early as possible. Please click HERE to create your account.

This course (MITAGS-359) is designed to train all seafarers in complying with emergency procedures, preventing pollution of the marine environment, observing safe work practices, fostering clear and effective communications aboard the ship, and maintaining good working relationships. This course is also part of the Basic Safety Training course. This module is one of the four elements (first aid and CPR, fire-fighting, personal survival, personal and social responsibility) necessary for STCW 2010 Basic Training (BT).  BT is required for all mariners with safety or emergency duties sailing on vessels 200 GRT tons or greater on near coastal or ocean voyages.

To schedule this one module, please contact our admissions team for the specific date of this module during one of our scheduled BT course sessions.

This course satisfies the following STCW 2010 and CFR training requirements:

• Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code, as amended 2010
• 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and 12.602(a)(4)
• The following Tasks from NVIC 08-14: 5.1.A, 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.4.A, 5.5.A, 5.6.A, 5.6.B, 5.6.C, 6.1.A, 6.2.A, 6.2.B, 7.1.A, 7.1.B, 7.2.A, 7.2.B, 7.3.A, 7.4.A, 7.5.A, 7.5.B, 8.1.A, 8.1.B, 8.2.A, 8.3.A, 8.3.B, and 9.1.A;
• The following Task from NVIC 12-14: 19.4.A

For West Coast Campus Students: The West Coast Basic Training Course Student manual is online based. You will need to self-register to access that through Blackboard, please do that as early as possible. Please click HERE to create your account.

This course (MITAGS-363) is designed to provide mariners with basic maritime personal survival techniques. The attendee, who successfully completes this course will understand the use of survival craft, will know how to react properly during maritime emergencies, and will know what measures to take to enhance his/her personal survival and that of his/her shipmates. This course is also part of the Basic Training course. This module is one of the four elements (first aid and CPR, fire-fighting, personal survival, personal and social responsibility) necessary for STCW 2010 Basic Training (BT).  BT is required for all mariners with safety or emergency duties sailing on vessels 200 GRT tons or greater on near coastal or ocean voyages.

To schedule this one module, please contact our admissions team for the specific date of this module during one of our scheduled BT course sessions.

This course satisfies the following STCW 2010 and CFR training requirements

• STCW 2010 Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-1.
• 46 CFR 11.302 (a)(1) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(1).
• NVIC 08-14 Tasks: 1.1.A, 1.2.A, 1.3.A, 1.3.B, 1.3.C, 1.4.A, 1.5.A, 1.6.A, 1.7.A, 1.8.A, 1.9.A, 1.10.A, 1.11.A, 1.12.A, 1.12.B, 1.13.A, 1.14.A, 1.14.B, 1.14.C, 1.14.D, 1.14.E, 1.14.F, 1.14.G, 1.14.H, 1.14.I, 1.14.J, 1.14.K, 1.14.L, 1.14.M, and 1.14.N.
• NVIC 12-14 Task 19.1.A.

Prerequisites- There are no entry requirements other than general good health, however all students must be in good physical condition and capable of moderate swimming exertion (Ability to tread Water for 1-minute without assisstance).

If the participant is unable to swim, tread water, or has a fear of water they will be dis-enrolled from the course until such time the participant can provide evidence of successfully completing swimming lessons.  MITAGS will accept the equivalent of the YMCA's adult beginner (level 1).  If the participant indicates at the beginning of or prior to the start of the BT-PST portion that they are unable to swim, tread water, or has a fear of water they will be refunded the price of the BT-PST portion.  Note: NO refund will be provided if the participant does not indicate to the staff prior to the pool session.

Suggested Courses/Skill- See NVIC 08-14.

For West Coast Campus Students: The West Coast Basic Training Course Student manual is online based. You will need to self-register to access that through Blackboard, please do that as early as possible. Please click HERE to create your account.

The attendees’ knowledge of seamanship and the ability to carry out effectively all the duties that may be required to launch and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat is achieved through a series of lessons, demonstrations, training videos and practical exercises using the working davit, lifeboat and other lifesaving equipment.

The course will provide attendees with the opportunity to observe, practice and experience the application of taking charge of and operating a survival craft. Although assessments will be conducted using real working lifesaving appliances, the additional use of simulation will expose attendees to experience and deal with emergency situations which for safety purposes cannot be achieved by using actual survival craft. This course satisfies the Lifeboatman training, practical demonstration and written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.407 (b)(3) for endorsements for Lifeboatman.
 

Suggested Course(s): Basic Training

The aims of this 14.75-hours course - Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) Refresher - is to provide attendees with refresher training to launch and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations and in accordance with 46 CFR 12.613 (the domestic application of Section A-VI/2 of the STCW Code). 

This STCW REFRESHER course is for mariners who have not had 360 Days of sea time within the last five years.

Proficency in Survival Craft is also referred to as Lifeboatman.

Offsite outdoor practical assessment - Please bring weather approprate clothing.

Are you not sure which course is needed to renew your license?

Revalidations (REVS) - For Mariners with 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REV (2 Day). Also, if you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REV (1 Day). This is a separate registration.

Refreshers (REFS) - For Mariners without 360+ days in the last 5 years. Will need to take: BT-REF (3 Day). If you have an Advanced Firefighting Endorsement, you will need FF-ADV-REF (2 Day). If you have a Proficiency in Survival Craft Endorsement, you will need PSC-REF (2 Day). And a Radar Renewal. These are separate registrations.

If you still have questions regarding your renewal, please contact MITAGS Admissions.