All students attending upgrading programs at the Paul Hall Center participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Government vessels course, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, industrial relations and firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense (CBR-D)
This eight-hour course is designed to inform students of the dangers associated with weapons of mass destruction, how best to protect themselves and their vessels, and their responsibilities in a CBR environment. As quoted from the MSC guideline: “The primary focus of this course is the knowledge of personal protection equipment, with an emphasis on survivability of the individual and the ship, and to impart confidence in their ability to survive and exist in a contaminated environment.”
Prerequisites: General admission requirements
Small Arms Training
Small Arms Training is a minimum three (3) day, twenty-one (21) hour course designed for candidates who are qualifying on small arms for the first time, or who failed on all three (3) weapons initially or during the re-qualifying firing, or whose certificate of qualification or re-qualification is greater than two (2) years old.
The course is designed to provide the student with the level of knowledge and skills necessary to meet the U.S. Navy standards for Small Arms training for Security Personnel Afloat. Topics of study include an in-depth study of small arms safety, use of force and deadly force, the fundamentals of marksmanship, the use of a 9MM pistol, the use of an M-14 rifle and the use of a 12 gauge shotgun. This is accomplished through classroom lecture and practical exercises. In addition, students must demonstrate the ability to qualify with a 9MM M9 pistol, a 12 gauge shotgun and an M-14 rifle as outlined in section 6 of this curriculum.
Prior to the scheduled class convening date each student must meet the following entrance requirements:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Possess a valid MMD.
- Capable of speaking and understanding verbal orders in English in accordance with 46 CFR 12.05-3.
- Provide documented proof of fulfilling the physical examination requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 12.05-7.
- Meet the requirements of the “Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition” form (18 U.S.C. § 922).
Class size is established at not more than sixteen (16) students. Practical assessments will be conducted with a student/instructor ratio of not more than four to one (4:1). A student absent for more than 10% of classroom and/or practical training will be dropped from the course.
Small Arms Re-Qualification
The Small Arms Re-Qualification class is a minimum one (1) day, seven (7) hour course designed for students:
1. Who are not qualifying on small arms for the first time
2. Who have qualified on the 9MM M9 pistol, the M-14 rifle and the 12 gauge shotgun
3. Whose certificate of qualification or re-qualification is not greater than two (2) years old.
The course is designed to provide the student with the level of knowledge and skills necessary to meet the U.S. Navy standards for Small Arms training for Security Personnel Afloat. Students must demonstrate the ability to re-qualify with a 9MM M9 pistol, a 12 gauge shotgun and an M-14 rifle as outlined in section 6 of this curriculum.
Prior to the scheduled class convening date each student must meet the following entrance requirements:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Possess a valid MMD.
- Capable of speaking and understanding verbal orders in English in accordance with 46 CFR 12.05-3.
- Provide documented proof of fulfilling the physical examination requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 12.05-7.
- Meet the requirements of the “Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition” form (18 U.S.C. § 922).
- Hold a current certificate of qualification (not greater than two years old) for the 9MM M9 pistol, the M-14 rifle and the 12 gauge shotgun.
Class size is established at not more than sixteen (16) students. Practical assessments will be conducted with a student/instructor ratio of not more than six to one (6:1). A student absent for more than 10% of classroom and/or practical training will be dropped from the course.
Basic Safety Training
Applicants completing our 40-hour Basic Safety Training course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy: (1) the Personal Survival training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-1 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(1);—AND— (2) the Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);—AND—(3) the Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3);—AND—(4) the Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(4).
Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites
First Aid & CPR (21-Hour)
Applicants completing our 21-hour First Aid & CPR course satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety-Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table AVI/ 1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3);—AND— (2)—IF—presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the date of training, the First Aid & CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(1)(ii) and 10.205(h)(2)(iii) for original issuance of a license.
Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. Successful students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross.
Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites
First Aid (8-Hour)
Applicants completing our 8-hour Elementary First Aid course and presenting our Certificate of Training at the Regional Exam Center (REC) satisfy: (1) the First Aid training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(1)(ii) for original issuance of a license;—AND—(2) the Basic Safety- Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1- 3 of the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3).
Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites
Advanced Fire Fighting
Applicants completing our 37-hour Advanced Fire Fighting course satisfy the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);—AND—the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license.
During this course, students learn to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The class covers effective communication between crew members and land-based fire units, leadership roles and responsibilities, documentation of crew training, and emergency squad training. Students also learn to inspect and service personal shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills.
Prerequisites: Basic Fire Fighting
Basic Fire Fighting (16-Hour)
Applicants completing our 16-hour Basic Fire Fighting course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);— AND—(2) the Basic Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license;—AND—(3) the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(i)(A), 13.113(e)(1)(i)(A) or (B), 13.201(e), 13.301(e), 13.401(d) or 13.501(e) for any tankerman endorsement.
Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites
Basic Fire Fighting (30-Hour)
Applicants completing our 30-hour Basic Fire Fighting course and presenting our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);—AND—(2) the Basic Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license;—AND—(3) the Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(i)(A), 13.113(e)(1)(i)(A) or (B), 13.201(e), 13.301(e), 13.401(d) or 13.501(e) for any tankerman endorsement.
The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the chemical process of fire, its behavior and the various methods and equipment used to combat it.
Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites
Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting
Applicants completing our 32-hour Advanced Fire Fighting course satisfy: (1) the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of Section A-VI/3 and Table AVI/ 3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2);—AND—(2) the Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) for a license.
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of shipboard and tank barge fire fighting.
Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites
The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule.
For additional information, contact the Paul Hall Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. Please note that students should check in the Saturday before their course's start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of the start dates.
In addition, basic vocational support program courses are offered throughout the year, one week prior to the AB, QMED, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction to computers course will be self-study.
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