Career Development
and
IMO Compliance Programs
U.S.C.G. Approved Courses

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Chapman School of Seamanship offers the STCW - 95 Standards for Training, Certification & Watchkeeping endorsements described here to enable mariners to move from deck hand to deck  officer.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BST - Basic Safety Training (5 days) - This course covers the four modules required for this Coast Guard approved endorsement. These modules include Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, and Basic Marine Firefighting. Firefighting will be held at Port Canaveral Maritime Academy.

BST - Renewal (3 days) - This 3 day renewal course satisfies those requirements set forth by the USCG. The four modules include Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, and Basic Marine Firefighting. Firefighting will be held at Port Canaveral Maritime Academy.

Advanced Firefighting (5 days) - This course consists of classroom lectures, instructor demonstrations and hands-on training for those subjects related to shipboard firefighting.  Students will learn: Fire chemistry and classification, Prevention, Use of portable extinguishers, breathing apparatus, protective clothing and foam application, Search and rescue, Confined space, open deck and multilevel firefighting, Effects on ship stability, Team training, ICS, Shore-based firefighting coordination, and Dealing with hazardous materials.  Students spend a good part of their time fighting basic and complex live fires on board a land based vessel. This course meets STCW-95 requirements for both lower and upper level licenses.

BRM - Bridge Resource Management (3 days) - This course is designed to address the needs and concerns of vessel personnel, maritime operations, emergency situations and situations involving a marine pilot and Navigation Control.

AB - Able Seaman (OSV) (5 days) - This comprehensive course includes practice exercises and a written final exam incorporating Rules of the Road, Cargo Storage, Seamanship, Aids to Navigation, Compasses, Fire Fighting, Lifesaving, Pollution Prevention and Towing.

MROP - Marine Radio Operators Permit (1 day) - This course confers the authority to operate licensed radio stations in the aviation, marine and international fixed Public Radio Services. MROP consists of a 6 hour preparation course, 1 hour F.C.C. Exam & License Application. Consult the Office Staff for scheduling of this class.

ADMISSION

The successful student must have solid English and math skills. In addition, the student must be 18 years of age, (have basic swimming skills for BST) and be in good health. Students must have an official photo ID on the first day of class.

CLASS SCHEDULES - 2007/2008

TUITION & FEES

• The Registration Form must be completed and signed (by a  parent or guardian if the applicant is younger than 18) and returned to the Chapman School along with the non-refundable deposit.

• Tuition balance is due in full 10 days prior to the start of class.

• Advanced Firefighting has both a non-refundable deposit and a non-refundable tuition balance.

• Tuition includes books, supplies, and laboratory fees.

• Tuition does not include housing, board, or transportation (except where noted above).

• All costs are payable in U.S. currency only.

• The Chapman School accepts Discover, Visa, or MasterCard

REFUND POLICY

• If the application is not accepted by the Chapman School, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, but before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable tuition deposit, which may be applied to a future course within one year.

• For the student terminating training after the beginning of the course, the student is obligated for the full amount of the contract price.

• Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

STUDENT HOUSING

Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette and a screened porch. The number of students per unit during this program is generally a maximum of two. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, countertop range and cooking utensils.  Housing is offered on a space available basis. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees
Security Deposit....$50.00    Housing Fee....$50.00/per night
For a second or third person in the party add $10 per night/per person.  Housing fee includes utilities.

Housing Security Deposit & Refund

• Security deposit is due with the Registration Form and the housing fee is due 10 days prior to the start of class to reserve accommodations.

• If a student cannot attend the class in which he or she is registered, housing fees and deposits are refundable.

• Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded except the $50 security deposit, and that within 30 days after the inspection of the vacated room.

• In the event any student does damage to the accommodations,  he or she will be responsible for the replacement cost and labor required to repair the damaged Chapman School property.

• In the event the damage exceeds $50, the student will be responsible for the additional costs of repair.

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Download the Registration Form

2. Complete, Print, and Sign

3. Fax to us at (772) 283-2019

Registration Form (pdf)