STCW PSSR & STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness
STCW PSSR and Security Awareness combined in a one day course, the morning is PSSR and afternoon Security Awareness. Both courses can be completed on their own as a half day module if you don't need to do them both.
Description
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities :
This training is intended to meet the requirements set out in Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code for training in personal safety and social responsibilities.
The training forms part of the requirements for basic training for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board ship on the business of that ship as part of the ship's complement with designated safety or pollution prevention duties in the operation of the ship. The training must be undertaken before new entrants are assigned to any such shipboard duties.
The objective of the training is to give all persons intending to go to sea a basic introduction in safety procedures and accident prevention and to familiarise them with the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant vessels.
Proficiency in Security Awareness:
This training is now required by all personnel employed or engaged onboard ships which the ISPS code applies (International Ship and Port Security Code). This applies to any vessel over 500 gross tonnage as well as port facilities serving these vessels.
This half day course is based on Regulation VI/6, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/6, paragraph 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended.
The objective of the course is to provide the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to personnel intending to work on ships who will not have any designated security duties.
As a result of this training you will be aware of the importance of ship security and the roles of those involved in its provision. You will be aware of the requirements and measures to maintain ship security and be able to recognise and report a security threat.
Course Content for PSSR:
- Ship Familiarisation & Hazards
- PPE & Equipment
- Building Relationships & Communication
- Teamwork & Responsibility
- Emergency Procedures & Signals
- Health, Hygiene, Alcohol & Drug Abuse
- Employment Conditions
Course Content for PSA:
- ISPS
- Threats & Maritime Security
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Measures, Procedures & Security Levels
- Counter Piracy, Weapons & Substances
- Techniques for Security Measures
Courses are non-residential, so if accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre we can provide a list of recommendations.
Certification
Achievement of the desired standard of competence will be attested to by a certificate issued by the centre. The Certificate will state that the candidate has; completed a programme of training by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as meeting the requirements laid down in; STCW 95 Regulation VI/1 and paragraph 1 and section A-VI/6 Paragraph 4 as well as Paragraph 2.1.4 of Section VI/1 of the STCW Code.
Teaching Ratio: 12:1
Assumed Knowledge: None
Duration: 1 Day
STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities is one of the 4 courses included in STCW Basic Training, the other courses are STCW Personal Survival Techniques, STCW Elementary First Aid, STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting. The unofficial 5th course often included in Basic Training is the STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness.
Who needs STCW Basic Training?
Anyone working on a commercial vessel over 24m, including cruise ships, ferries, tankers and superyachts needs to complete all 4 courses of STCW Basic Training. It doesn’t matter if you’re working as part of the hospitality team, engineers or deck department these essential safety courses are required.
Other vessel operators may also require seafarers to complete all courses of STCW Basic Training or some of them as part of their manning requirements.