Upcoming Courses

This BST Fire Awareness Module is vital for anyone working in the wind turbine industry, providing the knowledge and skills to minimise fire risks and respond effectively in emergency situations.

The Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats course provides seafarers with the essential skills to operate survival and rescue craft safely during and after an emergency.

This module delivers vital theoretical and practical training, empowering participants to act safely and responsibly during all aspects of offshore operations.

Our STCW2010 4 Day Update package covers the following course refreshers over 4 consecutive days: Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (excluding fast rescue boats) and Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting.

The Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting is a one day theory course based around classroom learning. The focus will be upon shipboard fire fighting operations and the use and management of fire fighting parties, as well as inspection and maintenance of fire fighting systems and equipment on board.

Our STCW 2010 2 Day Update package covers the following course refreshers over 2 consecutive days; Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.

Our STCW2010 3 Day Update package covers the following course refreshers over 3 consecutive days: Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting and Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (excluding fast rescue boats).

The STCW 2010 Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course is designed to ensure seafarers can competently fight fires at sea. The training covers the use of various firefighting equipment, including portable and wheeled extinguishers, hoses, and nozzles. It also focuses on how to extinguish different types of fires as part of a team and includes practical experience using breathing apparatus (BA) to perform casualty rescues and fight fires in smoke-filled environments.

The STCW Personal Survival Techniques course (often referred to as Sea Survival training) covers all the essentials for dealing with a survival situation at sea.

The Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques course (often referred to as Sea Survival training) covers all the essentials for dealing with a survival situation at sea.

The Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats course provides seafarers with the essential skills to operate survival and rescue craft safely during and after an emergency.

Ready to renew your skills in the thriving wind energy sector? Southwest Maritime Academy delivers the GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (GWO BSTR) package you need to succeed.

This STCW elementary first aid course module is a combination of theory and practical training for basic first aid and life saving skills. This course is intended for all seafaring personnel who need to be able to practice elementary first aid on board ship.

This comprehensive GWO BST Refresher course provides essential theoretical and practical training to refresh and enhance your existing first aid skills.

Our STCW Basic Safety Training Course, often referred to as the STCW95 or STCW 2010, package is a five-day course consisting of the four basic modules and the now mandatory Proficiency in Security Awareness training.

This GWO Fire Awareness Refresher course ensures your skills and knowledge remain up-to-date, equipping you to prevent, assess, and combat fires effectively.

Are you looking to kickstart or advance your career in marine engineering? The comprehensive AEC1 & AEC2 package offers a seamless pathway to essential qualifications, combining two vital MCA-approved courses into one exceptional value offering. When booked separately, these courses would typically cost over £1,600, but with this exclusive package, you can gain both for just £1462.50, saving you significantly on your professional development.

Designed to teach crew the basics of marine diesel engines, associated systems and important surrounding issues, the MCA Approved Engine Course takes you from an ‘entry level’ knowledge expectation up to a point where you can confidently manage and look after a diesel engine on a maritime vessel.

This refresher module builds upon your existing Working at Heights and Manual Handling knowledge and skills, ensuring you’re up-to-date with the latest best practices for the renewables industry.

The STCW Personal Survival Techniques course (often referred to as Sea Survival training) covers all the essentials for dealing with a survival situation at sea.