Refresher Basic Training (STCW)

The Basic Training Refresher (BT-R) is to provide training for all seafarers with a valid BT.

For admission to the course and receiving a BT-R certificate a delegate must be in the possession of a valid medical certificate for seafarers. There are two options to prove the admission requirements; 1. The seafarer must have a valid BT certificate or 2. The seafarer must have a valid BT-R certificate

The BT-R aims to refresh the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to perform the role as seafarer effectively. Delegates will receive appropriate STCW '78 as amended approved basic training in: personal survival techniques, fire prevention and firefighting, elementary first-aid, personal safety and social responsibilities. The refresher training has to be done every 5 years. Objective: To make the delegate competent according the learning outcomes of the following modules: - Personal Survival Techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1 - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 - Elementary First Aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 - Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4

The following modules will be delivered, both theoretical as practical: - Personal Survival Techniques - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Elementary First Aid - Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities