STCW Maritime Safety Training Course
Online 300-hour STCW maritime safety training course. 6 modules covering the amended STCW 1978 Convention, the STCW Code and Kongsberg K-Sim. Personal tutor and open enrolment.
STCW Maritime Safety Training Course — studying from Australia
Australia's maritime sector is substantial, encompassing naval shipbuilding, offshore oil and gas, port operations and recreational boating. The Royal Australian Navy's shipbuilding programmes, including the Hunter class frigates and Henderson Defence Precinct in Western Australia, generate significant engineering demand. Offshore energy developments on the North West Shelf and in Bass Strait require marine and structural expertise. Recreational boating is widespread, supported by a strong sports nautical industry. Employers include naval shipbuilders, offshore operators, port authorities and marine equipment manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$868 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this training recognised by Australian maritime regulators such as AMSA?
SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority regulates maritime certificates and qualifications separately, and SEIUM training does not replace those requirements. Confirm with AMSA or your employer which credentials your intended role requires.
Which Australian employers might consider this qualification for naval or offshore work?
Offshore energy operators, shipbuilders, naval contractors, marine consultancies and sports nautical manufacturers are examples of Australian employers in this area. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria and on any required certifications. A private qualification is one factor among experience and licensing.
Can I study this part time from Australia, and can employers help pay?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and fit learning around your schedule. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm the total hours and expected pace before committing.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Interpret the structure and requirements of the STCW Convention.
Identify the basic and specialised training required for each post.
Design competency-based training programmes.
Use simulators as a training and assessment tool.
Apply quality systems to maritime training centres.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training activities.
Develop an STCW-compliant training programme for a specific group.
Who it's for
- Maritime training instructor who wants to specialise in STCW Maritime Safety Training.
- Fleet training manager who wants to specialise in STCW Maritime Safety Training.
- STCW competency assessor who wants to specialise in STCW Maritime Safety Training.
- Director of a nautical training centre who wants to specialise in STCW Maritime Safety Training.
- Crew manager who wants to specialise in STCW Maritime Safety Training.
- Maritime certification technician who wants to specialise in STCW Maritime Safety Training.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter maritime training.
What you'll work with
- STCW Convention 1978, as amended
- STCW Code
- Directive (EU) 2022/993
- Royal Decree 973/2009
- STCW-F Convention
- MLC 2006 Convention
- IMO model courses
- ISO 9001:2015
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Origin and the 2010 Manila amendments1.2Convention, annex and code1.3Mandatory Part A and recommendatory Part B1.4Levels of responsibility1.5Certificates and endorsements1.6IMO White List1.7Transposition in the European Union1.8Spanish certification regulations1.9Comprehensive review in progress1.10Case study: certificates of a deck officer
2.1Personal survival techniques2.2Fire prevention and fire fighting2.3Basic first aid2.4Personal safety and social responsibilities2.5Maritime security training2.6Five-yearly certificate revalidation2.7Rescue boats and survival craft2.8Advanced fire fighting2.9Crowd management on passenger ships2.10Practical exercise: basic training programme in line with A-VI/1
3.1Oil, chemical and gas tankers3.2Low-flashpoint fuels3.3Polar waters training3.4Bridge resource management3.5Engine room resource management3.6High-voltage training3.7ECDIS and ARPA radar3.8SMSSM radio operator3.9Medical care on board3.10Workshop: training matrix for a gas carrier fleet
4.1IMO model courses4.2Competency-based instructional design4.3Competence tables of the Code4.4Simulator-based training4.5Requirements for instructors and assessors4.6Assessment methods4.7Online and blended training4.8Evaluation of training effectiveness4.9On-board training and training record book4.10Practical exercise: designing a bridge resource management course
5.1Quality standards of regulation I/85.2Approval of training centres5.3Centre audits5.4Prevention of certificate fraud5.5Rest hours and medical fitness5.6Port State control5.7STCW-F Convention for fishing vessels5.8Training under the MLC5.9Digitalisation and autonomous ships5.10Case study: audit of a maritime training centre
6.1Collective recipient of the program6.2Needs analysis6.3Skills map6.4Program design6.5Resources and simulators6.6Evaluation system6.7Quality Plan6.8BUDGET AND VIABILITY OF THE PROGRAM6.9Memory and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is Kongsberg K-Sim, Wärtsilä NTPRO, Moodle, Articulate 360, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical exercises are based on real procedures for designing competency-based training programmes, assessing students on navigation simulators, and auditing maritime training centres. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Interpret the structure and requirements of the STCW Convention.
Identify the basic and specialised training required for each post.
Design competency-based training programmes.
Use simulators as a training and assessment tool.
Apply quality systems to maritime training centres.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. This averages 10 to 15 hours per week, which is compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Kongsberg K-Sim, Wärtsilä NTPRO, Moodle, Articulate 360. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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