Some of these courses are mandatory and others are optional. However all of them
are designed to give the best training available in order to keep crews working
safely and effectively.
Our courses are suitable for crew on commercial fishing boats and all have
either STCW'95 or Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) validation. Whilst not
mandatory for those operating either commercially or for leisure in the
yachting sector, they are suitable for the development of skills,
knowledge and safe working practises for yacht skippers and crew.
| Certification: STCW'95 | Duration: 4.0 days |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. For Class 2 and Class 1 Deck Officer, Fishing. |
| Examination type: Continual assessment. |
Pre-requisites:
3 day Basic Fire Fighting STCW'95 certificate is a mandatory pre-requisite.
Students must complete a medical statement or possess a valid medical suitable for the nature of the course. |
Course content:
AIM:
At the end of the course the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of advanced fire-fighting with the use of breathing apparatus and an understanding of command and control
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the student will have or be able to demonstrate:-
Advanced fire fighting techniques with the use of BA.
Control of fire teams and tactical fire fighting.
Automatic fire detection and fixed installations.
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 1.0 day |
| Is this course mandatory?: No |
| Examination type: 30 question multi choice |
Pre-requisites:
Completed and certificated for the four basic mandatory safety courses. |
Course content:
As part of the Under 16.5 metre skippers ticket. |
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| Certification: STCW'95 | Duration: 3.0 days |
Is this course mandatory? Yes. For Class 2 and Class 1 Deck Officer, Fishing.
For Master Of yachts 200 Tonnes (OOW 500 Tonnes) |
| Examination type: Continual assessment |
Pre-requisites:
Students must complete a medical statement or possess a valid medical suitable for the nature of the course. |
Course content:
AIM: At the end of the course the student will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of fire-fighting and the use of breathing apparatus.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the student will have or be able to demonstrate:-
A knowledge of the type and correct use of extinguishers.
A knowledge of the chemistry and theory of combustion.
A knowledge of fire fighting equipment.
Action to be taken in the event of a fire.
How to work in heat and darkness.
A basic knowledge of breathing apparatus.
Practical search and rescue.
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 1.0 day |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. Required for all commercial fishermen. Also suitable for Tug Boat operators and Local Boatmaster qualification. |
| Examination type: Continual assessment. |
Videos available:
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Pre-requisites:
None |
Course content:
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the student will have or be able to demonstrate:-
A knowledge of the type and correct use of extinguishers.
A knowledge of the chemistry and theory of combustion.
A knowledge of fire fighting equipment.
Action to be taken in the event of a fire.
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 1.0 day |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. Required for all commercial fishermen. Also suitable for commercial boat operators and crew. |
| Examination type: Continual assessment. |
Pre-requisites:
None |
Course content:
This course covers:
Situations at sea which require immediate first aid without the help of qualified ambulance crew.
Included is:
Triage.
Shock.
Bleeding.
Burns.
Fractures.
Hypothermia.
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 8.0 days |
Is this course mandatory? Yes. For some specific qualifications.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED COURSE PRICES FOR FISHERMEN. PLEASE CONTACT FOR DETAILS. |
Examination type: Formal examination. Practical assessment, oral and written.
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Pre-requisites:
A minimum VHF/SRC certification. Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet. Computer keyboard literate. Study the notes in the course joining instructions. |
Course content:
An intensive course of study involving the use of computer simulation and live equipment.
Practical application sessions are used to allow the candidate to put into practice the knowledge and skills developed whilst on the course.
Mock examination papers are set as homework in preparation for the written examinations.
The course covers three main areas: • Regulations and procedures, • Demonstration and maintenance of equipment, • ‘Safety of Life at Sea’ and practical operations.
The certificate qualifies the holder to operate a suitably licensed marine radiotelephony, radio telex or satellite mobile earth station.
The course allows the candidate to acquire detailed practical knowledge of the equipment of a ships station, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), the principles of Narrow Band Direct Printing, Telex over Radio Systems and to INMARSAT systems.
Operational procedures and practices and the satisfactory exchange of communications relevant to the safety of life at sea are also covered in the syllabus.
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| Certification: CEPT | Duration: 5.0 days |
| Is this course mandatory?: No |
| Examination type: - |
Pre-requisites:
None |
Course content:
This certificate is suitable for yachtsmen, operating outside sea area A1 (VHF range). The certificate is only valid for voluntarily fitted vessels. It is not STCW endorsed. This course includes the Satellite module.
Course content:
Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)
General radio regulations
Distress communication and log-keeping Practical operation of
MF/HF terrestrial transceiver
VHF transceiver
Navtex
HF/MF/VHF DSC equipment
Imarsat C satellite system
SART & EPIRB
Battery charging equipment
Holders of a Current and validated Restricted Operators Certificate can upgrade to the Long Range Certificate by completing the DSC module and examination. |
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| Certification: RYA | Duration: 1.0 day |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. For under 16.5 metre with equipment fitted. (applicable to Commercial Fishing) |
| Examination type: - |
Pre-requisites:
Candidates must bring along a current passport size photograph of themselves and a cheque made payable to RYA or Western Training Association £25. There will be an examination at the end of training for the day. Certificates will be sent directly to the candidates by the RYA on succesful completion of the examination. |
Course content:
Topics covered: -
VHF communications
Controls found on marine VHF set
Channels (simplex & duplex)
VHF communication range
VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
Distress, Safety and Routine Calling
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) numbers
Ships licence and radio regulations
Voice procedures
Maydays, Pan-Pans etc.
NAVTEX
MSI (Martine Safety Information) broadcasts
Stations
Portable safety equipment
EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indication Radio Beacons)
SARTs (Search & Rescue radar Transponders)
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 1.0 day |
| Is this course mandatory?: No |
| Examination type: - |
Pre-requisites:
None |
Course content:
An overview of essential Health and Safety for those embarking upon a career in commercial fishing. |
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| Certification: STCW'95 | Duration: 5.0 days |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. For some specific qualifications. |
| Examination type: Formal examination. Practical assessment, oral and written. |
Pre-requisites:
Candidates must have completed the three day Medical First Aid Aboard Ship course. |
Course content:
This intensive and comprehensive 5 day course delivers advanced theoretical knowledge and practical training for Skippers and Deck Officers.
The course delivers a knowledge of:
• Medical equipment – Radio medical advice
• Pharmacology – Drugs/ Abuse / Records
• Medical care of rescued persons- cold/heat/injuries/death
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Respiratory conditions / Oxygen therapy
• Emergency childbirth
• Wounds management – suturing and dressings. |
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| Certification: STCW'95 | Duration: 3.0 days |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. For some specific qualifications. |
| Examination type: Formal examination. Practical assessment, oral and written. |
Pre-requisites:
None |
Course content:
This intensive and comprehensive 3 day course delivers theoretical knowledge and practical intermediate level training for Skippers and Deck Officers.
The course delivers knowledge of:
• Casualty examination – TRIAGE/ABC
• Basic life support – Theory and practical
• Unconsciousness – recognition and treatments
• Serious illnesses – Heart attacks etc
• Poisons/burns – Effects/ treatments/pharmacology
• Casualty handling – Transportation techniques. |
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| Certification: STCW'95 | Duration: 1.0 day |
Is this course mandatory? Yes. Required for all commercial fishermen. Also suitable for commercial boat operators and crew.
Anyone intending to work on a commercial fishing vessel of any size is required to hold the Sea Survival certification before undertaking work on board a vessel. There are no exemptions for this course either for the size of fishing boat or age of the person.
Fishermen are then required to complete MCA approved Fire Fighting and First Aid within 3 months of completing the Sea Survival course. Those who are new to the industry and taking these qualifications for the first time are also required to complete the mandatory Health and Safety Course. Those already commercially fishing must complete the Safety Awareness course instead.
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| Examination type: Practical pool exercises must be completed. |
Videos available:
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Pre-requisites:
Students must complete a medical statement before attending this course.
Seafish Industry Certificate Issued on completion or STC'95 on additional payment. |
Course content:
• Types of emergency,
• Life saving appliances
• Principles of survival
• Accident prevention
• Suitable Clothing
• Abandoning ship
• Actions in water
• Actions on survival craft
• Survival practices. |
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 1.0 day |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. Mandatory for all Deck Hands on commercial fishing vessels. |
| Examination type: None |
Pre-requisites:
None |
Course content:
This course covers the day to day practical safety issues onboard commercial fishing boats using video and discussions. It reinforces actions and knowledge needed in certain critical situations.
The course delivers a basic knowledge of:
• Surviving dangerous situations
• Situation awareness
• Risk assessment
• Health.
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| Certification: Seafish Authority | Duration: 2.0 days |
| Is this course mandatory? Yes. Yes: For under 16.5 metre ticket. Although the course is not mandatory we strongly recommend that fishermen complete the 2 day course as it gives good knowledge and competency to diesel maintenance at sea and onshore. |
| Examination type: Succesful completion of an examination is mandatory for the award of the Basic Diesel Course certificate which comprises part of the "Under 16.5 metre ticket". The examination can be taken online(supervised by an Approved Training Provider) or at the end of the 2 day course. |
Pre-requisites:
None |
Course content:
To follow: |
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 1.0 day |
| Is this course mandatory?: No |
| Examination type: Multi choice. |
Pre-requisites:
This course is until further notice, free to all Fishermen |
Course content:
This short course uses floating models to underline the theory of stability and to demonstrate clearly how the effects of varying weight distribution impacts upon a vessel's flotation and stability at sea.
The course delivers a basic knowledge of:
• Flotation
• Basic stability terms – equilibrium
• Effects of weight on stability
• Handling and landing
• Free surface effect
• Weather tight and watertight integrity
• Behaviour of a vessel in a seaway
• General stability guidance. |
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| Certification: MCA | Duration: 5.0 days |
| Is this course mandatory?: No |
| Examination type: Examination is both written and multi-choice. |
Pre-requisites:
- You must be currently working as a commercial fisherman.
- 18 month’s sea time.
- All the mandatory basic safety courses (sea survival,
firefighting, first aid and safety awareness).
- Knowledge of Rules of the Road .
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Course content:
This course is a component of the forthcoming MCA Under 16.5 metre Skipper's Ticket and covers chartwork, navigation and signals.
Successful completion of this course will go towards the overall requirements of the Under 16.5 metre Ticket certificate.
Holders of this certificate can also keep watch on larger vessels.
For a short period of time this course and its examination will be free to participants. Candidates will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. A £50 deposit, fully refundable on course completion, is required BEFORE attendance. |
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