STCW Train the Trainer
Design, Deliver & Assess STCW-Compliant Maritime Training
About This Course
Comprehensive 28-hour STCW Train the Trainer course preparing maritime professionals to design, deliver, and assess STCW-compliant training programmes. Covers adult learning theory (andragogy), instructional design models, lesson planning, presentation and facilitation skills, practical demonstration methods, assessment design, simulator-based training, STCW regulatory compliance for instructors, and continuous quality improvement. Includes readings, audio lecture narration, interactive lessons, and extensive gamified progress tracking. Aligned with IMO Model Course 6.09 (Training Course for Instructors) and STCW Code Section A-I/6.
What You'll Learn
Course Curriculum
10 modules · 30 lessons · 28 hours
Introduction to STCW Training Standards
Overview of the STCW Convention, Code structure, IMO model courses, and the regulatory framework governing maritime instructor qualifications. Covers Section A-I/6 (training and assessment), Section A-I/2 (certificates), and the relationship between STCW and IMO Model Course 6.09.
Adult Learning Theory & Andragogy
Deep dive into adult learning principles (andragogy), learning styles, Kolb's experiential learning cycle, Bloom's taxonomy, and motivation theory. Covers how to apply these principles to maritime training contexts with diverse, multicultural crews.
Instructional Design for Maritime Training
Systematic approaches to designing training programmes: the ADDIE model (Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate), backward design, and rapid prototyping. Covers needs analysis, task analysis, and mapping training to STCW competence tables.
Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
Practical skills for writing lesson plans, structuring modules, sequencing content, and creating training materials. Covers the introduction-body-conclusion structure, timing, transitions, and creating effective visual aids and handouts.
Delivery Techniques & Presentation Skills
Mastering the art of training delivery: voice and body language, questioning techniques, facilitating discussions, managing group dynamics, handling difficult participants, and maintaining engagement in both classroom and practical settings.
Practical Training & Demonstration Methods
Skills for delivering hands-on practical training: the demonstration-performance method, coaching techniques, skill development progressions, safety management in practical training, and debriefing practical exercises.
Assessment & Evaluation Design
Principles and practice of assessment: validity, reliability, fairness, formative vs summative assessment, designing written and practical assessments, creating rubrics, and ensuring assessment decisions are defensible and STCW-compliant.
Simulator-Based Training
Designing and delivering simulator-based training: types of simulators, scenario design, briefing and debriefing techniques, fidelity considerations, and using simulators for assessment under STCW Section A-I/12.
STCW Compliance & Documentation
Ensuring training meets STCW regulatory requirements: record-keeping, certificate issuance, quality standards systems (QSS), audit preparation, and maintaining instructor and assessor qualifications. Covers Sections A-I/6 and A-I/2.
Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance
Evaluating training effectiveness, collecting and acting on feedback, using data to improve programmes, staying current with regulatory changes, and building a culture of continuous improvement in maritime training.
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