November 2026
10 - 12 Nov 2026
3 Day Course
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).
Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
South Gloucestershire
Tue 10 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
Tue 10 Nov 2026
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)
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.
11 - 12 Nov 2026
2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
Wed 11 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
South Gloucestershire
Thu 12 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
This module delivers vital theoretical and practical training, empowering participants to act safely and responsibly during all aspects of offshore operations.
HELM(O) – Human Element Leadership and Management: Operational Level Training
South Gloucestershire
16 - 18 Nov 2026
3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A 3-day MCA-approved course providing essential leadership and resource management skills for maritime professionals. This training is a mandatory requirement for your first Certificate of Competency (CoC) under STCW Regulations II and III.
16 - 19 Nov 2026
4 Day Course
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.
Mon 16 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
17 - 18 Nov 2026
2 Day Course
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.
17 - 19 Nov 2026
3 Day Course
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).
Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
South Gloucestershire
Tue 17 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
Wed 18 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
South Gloucestershire
Thu 19 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
23 - 27 Nov 2026
5 Day Course
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.
23 - 25 Nov 2026
3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fast-track your statutory ancillary safety qualifications required for an MCA Boatmasters’ Licence (BML) and commercial Workboat Code Edition 3 (WBC3) operations. Rather than booking standalone courses across fragmented dates, this coordinated training allows you to complete all three mandatory safety disciplines— Elementary First Aid (EFA), Personal Survival Techniques (PST) and MCA Approved 1-Day Fire Fighting—in an efficient 3-day consecutive block at our purpose-built South Gloucestershire facility.
Mon 23 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
Mon 23 Nov 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
This comprehensive GWO First Aid course is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to recognise life-threatening situations and administer crucial first aid in the demanding WTG environment.