Colossal delivers the four elements of STCW Basic Safety Training as a one week training course. Each of the four modules can also be attended individually if required. Colossal is approved as a training provider by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). There are no formal educational requirements to undertake this course, although all participates must be over 16 years of age. Some aspects of this course are physically demanding. We therefore require all students to complete a physical declaration form.

You will leave with a good understanding of safety and emergency procedures. You will be familiar with rescue and evacuation. You will have performed crisis scenarios, handled fire-fighting equipment and learnt how to launch a life raft. This course is the minimum level of qualification for those intending to work at sea.

1. STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST):

This course is intended to equip all persons intending to go to sea with basic sea survival skills and knowledge of sea survival principles.

2. STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF):

Types and classes of fires, prevention, hazard awareness, methods of fire extinguishment, structure of incident response team, appropriate equipment, personal safety, team support and live exercises.

3. STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR):

Types of shipboard emergencies, alarms and signals, initial actions, personal/protective safety equipment, effects of pollution, pollution prevention, safe working practices, enclosed spaces, accident prevention, harassment, individual rights, drug and alcohol awareness and dealing with abuse.

4. STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA):

Basic, immediate response to the most common shipboard medical emergencies.

Upon booking individuals will receive comprehensive joining instructions and details of our recommended local hotel which offers a preferential rate for Colossal students.

Please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist you further.