MT Course Code: 16-64807
NMA Offshore Norway BST to STCW BST Conversion
Flag State ApprovalNorway
Flag State ApprovalNorway
Introduction to NMA Offshore Norway BST to STCW BST Conversion
The course provides the additional knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to upgrade from Offshore Norge GSK to STCW Basic Safety Training and demonstrate competence in accordance with STCW Tables A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/1-4.
Essential information
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Prerequisites
Participants must provide documentation of a valid Basic Safety and Emergency Preparedness Training (GSK) certificate completed in accordance with the Offshore Norge training standard.
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Who is it for?
Seafarers who will serve onboard a vessel, regardless of position or function, and need to upgrade from Offshore Norge Basic Safety and Emergency Preparedness Training (GSK) to STCW Basic Safety Training for Seafarers.
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Assessment
Participants must pass a written test with a minimum score of 80%. The written assessment is designed so that the 80% pass mark meets the Norwegian Maritime Authority requirement for full achievement of the required competence. All required practical exercises must be completed. Participants are observed individually by the instructor during practical exercises. The instructor assesses whether the participant demonstrates the required knowledge, understanding and practical skills in accordance with the applicable minimum competence standards.
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Certification
Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Proficiency for Basic Safety Training is issued with an issue date corresponding to the issue date of the participant's Offshore Norge course certificate. The certificate is valid for 5 years from that date.
Course content
Emergencies and Evacuation
Emergency situations, evacuation procedures and appropriate actions during onboard emergencies.
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
Use and purpose of survival craft and rescue boats during emergency and abandonment situations.
Personal Survival Equipment
Use of personal lifesaving appliances and practical survival techniques.
Fire Theory
Principles of fire, fire prevention and firefighting.
Breathing Apparatus
Practical use of breathing apparatus during firefighting and in smoke-filled environments.
First Aid
Basic first aid principles and immediate response to injury or illness onboard.
Personal Safety
Personal safety responsibilities and safe behaviour while working onboard.
Key Learning Objectives
LO1 - Demonstrate competence in personal survival techniques in accordance with STCW Table A-VI/1-1.
LO2 - Demonstrate competence in fire prevention and firefighting in accordance with STCW Table A-VI/1-2.
LO3 - Demonstrate competence in elementary first aid in accordance with STCW Table A-VI/1-3.
LO4 - Demonstrate competence in personal safety and social responsibilities in accordance with STCW Table A-VI/1-4.
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NMA Offshore Norway BST to STCW BST Conversion
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NMA Offshore Norway BST to STCW BST Conversion
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Language: EN | NO