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The Entry into Enclosed Spaces course is MCA approved and aims to provide the necessary knowledge and information for those designated to enter into and carry out work in enclosed spaces onboard merchant vessels.

The purpose of the Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course, sometimes referred to as lifeboat training (or by some as the CPSC (Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft course) is to prepare crew should they be faced with an emergency onboard resulting in them either having to abandon ship or rescue a crew member in a man over board situation.

The PSCRB(R) course will provide the education and training to yacht personnel who are required to take charge of a survival craft in emergency situations. This course was intended for crew serving on vessels that are not equipped with davit launched lifeboats, resulting in the shorter course length and a 'restricted' certification. This course is specifically aimed at yacht and superyacht crew.

FRB training builds upon the skills learned during the Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat course taken as a prerequisite to this course. It is essential training required by those whose duty on board a vessel is to crew the Fast Rescue Boat.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Ready to power up your career in the thriving wind energy sector? Southwest Maritime Academy (SWMA) delivers the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) package you need to succeed.

The GWO Working at Height (WAH) Initial course provides wind industry personnel with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to work safely at height and perform emergency rescues in wind turbine generator (WTG) environments. Delivered under the revised GWO BST V20 Standard as a dedicated 2-day standalone module, this course combines comprehensive Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE) inspection and fitting with realistic vertical climbing, work positioning, and casualty rescue drills.

The GWO Working at Height Refresher (WAHR) course reviews and builds on previously gained skills to ensure experienced wind technicians maintain high levels of vertical safety and emergency rescue readiness. Delivered under the revised GWO BST V20 Standard as an intensive 1-day standalone module, this course combines dedicated Skill Stations with realistic, scenario-based emergency simulations in wind turbine generator (WTG) environments.

The GWO Manual Handling (MH) Initial module equips wind turbine technicians and operational personnel with essential ergonomic knowledge, behavioural safety awareness, and kinetic handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Delivered under the revised GWO BST V20 Standard as a dedicated half-day course, this standalone module combines dynamic risk assessment using the TILE principle with realistic turbine handling scenarios, posture control, and tool vibration management.

The GWO Manual Handling Refresher (MHR) course reviews and builds upon delegates' previous knowledge, refreshing essential lifting techniques and behavioural safety principles in wind turbine generator (WTG) environments. Delivered under the revised GWO BST V20 Standard as a dedicated half-day course, this standalone refresher uses practical Skill Stations and realistic industry scenarios to help wind technicians identify risks, correct negative habits, and prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

The RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) course is the mandatory final step for any seafarer looking to commercially endorse their RYA qualifications. Whether you plan to skipper a workboat or crew a superyacht, this fully online, interactive course bridges the gap between recreational sailing and professional responsibility.

The RYA Powerboat Level 1 course is an introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 covers the basics of boat handling, mooring and harbour etiquette but also leads onto manoeuvres at speed and man overboard recovery, making it both thorough and practical for anyone wishing to use or hire a powerboat for personal use or on a holiday.

The RYA Intermediate Powerboat course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day and night in tidal coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.

The Ship Security Officer course is an MCA approved three day course which includes theory, case studies and practical scenarios to enable you to carry out the duties of the Ship Security Officer on board a vessel that is required to be International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) compliant.

The Company Security Officer course course is an MCA approved four day course which includes theory, case studies and practical scenarios to enable you to carry out the duties of the Company Security Officer on board a vessel that is required to be International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) compliant.

The Proficiency in Designated Security Duties is aimed to cover all the essential details, practices and regulations required by a crew member undertaking a designated security duty whilst onboard a vessel.

The STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid module provides knowledge designated to provide medical first aid on board ship.

This MCA-approved 1-day fire fighting course offers a practical and cost-effective alternative to the STCW Basic Fire Fighting (2-3 day) course for vessels under 24m. This course focuses on the fire fighting techniques and equipment commonly found on vessels under 24m.

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.

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 Advanced Fire Fighting Course forms part of the training required for deck and engineering officers who wish to qualify for a certificate of competency and crew who are designated to control firefighting operations.

The STCW Fire prevention and fire fighting course deals with the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of fires aboard ship, how fires are caused and the first means of extinguishing them.

The Crowd Management course is required for all crew members with a duty to assist passengers on board ships. This course is in compliance with STCW code Section A-V/2 & A-V/3.

The STCW Crisis Management and Human Behaviour course provides essential training for senior crew and qualified seafarers who are responsible for passenger safety during emergencies. The course meets the requirements of the STCW Convention and Code, focusing on the necessary knowledge and skills for managing crisis situations and human behaviour.

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.

The Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) leads on from the foundations laid and knowledge learned in the AEC1. The AEC2 course is ideal for owners and operators of, and a range of personnel on, small vessels, be they commercial Crew Transfer Vessels and tug boats, private pleasure vessels such as yachts or superyachts, and more.

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.

Master essential maritime skills with our comprehensive Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) course. Gain expertise in nautical knowledge, ship maintenance, rope work, mooring, anchoring, and cargo operations through practical and theoretical training.

This MCA-approved 1-day fire fighting course offers a practical and cost-effective alternative to the STCW Basic Fire Fighting (2-3 day) course for vessels under 24m. This course focuses on the fire fighting techniques and equipment commonly found on vessels under 24m.

The Emergency First Aid at Work course delivers a practical set of skills needed by first aiders in the workplace. This first aid course meets the standards set out by the Health and Safety Regulations (1981) and the comprehensive teaching creates a confident and skilled first aider in the workplace.

The Fire Marshal course covers the role of the designated fire marshal or fire warden in the workplace. It also gives you the opportunity to learn about the different types of fire extinguisher and how to use them correctly.

Our First Aid at Work courses provide all the comprehensive practical skills to become a confident first aider at work. This course gives first aiders in most workplaces the knowledge and ability to deal with first aid emergencies. The first aid at work course meets the standards and criteria set out by the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations.