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.
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