Three Day Basic Safety Training

Seafarers who required basic safety training.

Coastal Training Units

BIM’s two Coastal Training Units provide mobile training on the east and west coasts of Ireland. For upcoming dates and locations of our CTU’s see below:

Coastal Training Unit 2 – East Coast

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

Or

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

3 day course

Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness theory and drills

Personal Survival Techniques theory and drills

Elementary First Aid theory and drills

A BIM Safety Card, STCW Personal Survival Techniques Certificate and STCW Elementary First Aid Certificate issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport is awarded after successful completion of training and practical exercises.

• Minimum 16 years of age (15 if accompanied by a responsible adult)
• Either a Seafarers Medical (ENG II) or a letter from a doctor (GP)to state they are fit to undertake sea survival training activities as part of a sea survival training course in a swimming pool
• Photographic Identification must be provided prior to commencement of the course, e.g., Driver’s licence or Passport

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)]

Written & Practical examination

€150

Passport type photo’s will be required for the safety card

Additional information will be provided in the joining instructions letter.