Three Day Basic Safety Training

Programme Overview

The Basic Safety Card  Programme consists of the following:

STCW-PST  Personal Survival Techniques 

STCW-EFA  Elementary First Aid

SKL–FPSA  Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness (non-certified course given in addition by BIM)

• On successful completion of this programme, the learner will receive a STCW Personal Survival Techniques Certificate
• The programme also covers a one day course in the basics of first aid onboard a vessel
• It also covers Fire Prevention & Safety Awareness
• On completion of the course a BIM Basic Safety Training card is issued by BIM

Programme Information

Next Programme Dates

NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork

2023

• 10 – 12 January
• 13 – 15 February
• 07 –  09 March
• 18 –  20 April
• 02 –  04 May
• 16 –  18 May
• 06 –  08 June
• 04 –  06 July
• 26 –  28 September
• 10 –  12 October
• 17 –  19 October
• 07 –  09 November
• 05 –  07 December

NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal

• 12 – 14 December 2022
• 23 – 25 January 2023
• 13 – 15 February 2023
• 27 – 29 March 2023
• 17 – 19 April 2023
• 29 – 31 May 2023
• 19 – 21 June 2023
• 10 -12 July 2023
• 04 – 06 September 2023
• 11 – 13 September 2023
• 23 – 25 October 2023
• 13 – 15 November 2023
• 04 – 06 December 2023

Rossaveal, Co Galway Coastal Training Unit (CTU1)

• To be scheduled

Fenit, Co Kerry Coastal Training Unit (CTU1)

• 17 – 19 January 2023

Howth, Co Dublin Coastal Training Unit (CTU2)

• 03 – 05 January 2023
• 17 – 19 January 2023
• 14 – 16 March 2023

Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford Coastal Training Unit (CTU2)

• 07 – 09 February 2023

Clogherhead, Co Louth Coastal Training Unit (CTU2)

• 28 February – 02 March 2023

Who is this Programme for

Persons who are a minimum of 16 years of age and hold a G.P. Certificate of Fitness.

Location(s)

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Castletownbere, Co. Cork

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Greencastle, Co. Donegal

This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s)

Duration

3 day course

Training Methodology

Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness theory and drills

Personal Survival Techniques theory and drills

Elementary First Aid theory and drills

Certification

A BIM Safety Card issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport is awarded after successful completion of training and practical drills.

Entry Requirements

Persons who are a minimum of 16 years of age and hold a G.P. Certificate of Fitness.

Progression

Learners who successfully complete this programme can progress to the one day Enhanced Safety Training programme

Employment Opportunities

In order to work on board a Fishing Vessel all fishing vessel crew members are required to undergo Basic Safety Training.  [Fishing Vessel (Basic Safety Training) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. 587 of 2001)]

Assessment

Written & Practical examination

Fees

€150