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STCW / Marine Emergency Duties

Certificate

The Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) program is offered in 5 modules at the Marine Training Centre. Modules include: SDV-BS (Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety), DVS (Domestic Vessel Safety, 26 hrs), BST (Basic Safety Training, 46 hrs, STCW A-VI/1-1/1-2/1-4), SC (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, STCW A-VI/2-1), and AFF (Advanced FireFighting, 35 hrs, STCW A-VI/3). Courses help seafarers understand hazards associated with the marine environment and their vessel.

CredentialCertificate
CampusesMarine Training Centre
DeliveryIn-person
Start datesOctober 2025, November 2025, January 2026, February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, June 2026, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, March 2027, April 2027

Prerequisites

Section titled “Prerequisites”
  • SDV-BS: must be at least 15 years of age
  • DVS: must be at least 15 years of age
  • BST: must be at least 16 years of age; may require a FIT Test as per STCW A-VI/1-2
  • SC: STCW Basic Safety Training; must be at least 16 years of age
  • AFF: must be at least 16 years of age; must hold a valid STCW BST certificate; may require FIT Test

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Courses

Section titled “Courses”
  • SDV-BS
  • DVS
  • BST
  • SC
  • AFFOC

Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/specialized-training/mtc-courses/stcw-training.html