Introduction to the AustralAsian Group:
The AustralAsian Group, an ISO (ISO9001:2015 – ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018) group of companies operating under the same Integrated Standards Management System delivering the following services; Delivery of Assessment and Competency Based Training including eLearning – Management Consulting and Auditing Services including ISO, ISM and ISPS, and Competency Based Training and Assessment and Project and Programme Management.

Introduction to the International Maritime Organisation:
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) – is the United Nations specialised agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.

Introduction to Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW):
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 was adopted on 7 July 1978 and entered into force on 28 April 1984.

The main purpose of the Convention is to promote safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment by establishing in common agreement international standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers.

Introduction to Basic Safety Training (BST):
SSTCW 1978, as amended and including the requirements of STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) – Chapter VI - Mandatory minimum requirements for safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers – Section A-VI/1 Safety Familiarisation Training requires that: Before being assigned to shipboard duties, all persons employed or engaged on a seagoing ship, other than passengers, shall receive approved familiarisation training in; Personal Survival Techniques – Section A-VI/1-1, Fire Prevention and Firefighting – Section A-VI/1-2, Elementary First Aid – Section A-VI/1-3 and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility – Section A-VI/1-4.

Application:
Mandatory minimum requirements for safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers – Section A-VI/1 Safety Familiarisation Training before being assigned to shipboard duties, all persons employed or engaged on a seagoing ship, other than passengers.

This Basic Safety Training - Training and Assessment Package includes all requirements in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code, as amended, in conjunction with 2010 Manila Convention

This Basic Safety training - Training and Assessment Package has been designed and developed in line with IMO Model Courses: Personal Survival Techniques in accordance with Section A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code, as amended, in conjunction with 2010 Manila Convention and has been designed in line with the requirements of IMO Model Course 1.19 – Fire Prevention and Firefighting in accordance with Section A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code, as amended, in conjunction with 2010 Manila Convention and has been designed in line with the requirements of IMO Model Course 1.20 – Elementary First Aid in accordance with Section A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code, as amended, in conjunction with 2010 Manila Convention and has been designed in line with the requirements of IMO Model Course 1.13 and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility in accordance with Section A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code, as amended, in conjunction with 2010 Manila Convention and has been designed in line with the requirements of IMO Model Course 1.21 under the guidance of the Group ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (Certificate ID No. SI121620091891) and is delivered and assessed in line with the SEATAG; IADC accredited Workplace Training and Competence Assessment Assurance Programme (Identification No. D1029989).

This Training and Assessment Package is made up of four (4) courses making up Basic Safety Training Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code, as amended, in conjunction with 2010 Manila Convention

1.    BST-PST-A-1001-1 ........Personal Survival Techniques

2.    BST-FP&FF-A-1001-2....Fire Prevention and Fire FireFighting

3.    BST-EFA-A-1001-3........Elementary First Aid

4.    BST-PSSR-A-1001-4......Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

This mandatory minimum requirement course for safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers – Section A-VI/1 Safety Familiarisation is targeted towards all seafarers who are, or who will be assigned to shipboard duties employed or engaged on a seagoing ship, other than passengers.

Aim of this Training and Assessment Package 

The aim of this Basic Safety Training, Training and Assessment Package is to ensure that the mandatory minimum requirement for safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers – Section A-VI/1 Safety Familiarisation is delivered to all within the target group and assessed under the requirements of Table A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/1-4.

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