NVIC Method

Show NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship

OICEW-D8.1 Knowledge of personal survival techniques

Knowledge of fire prevention and ability to fight and extinguish fires

Knowledge of elementary first aid

Knowledge of personal safety and social responsibilities

Condition Behavior Standard


All Course

The assessment is required for all OICEW endorsements regardless of any limitations for propulsion mode and/or vessel equipment.

The candidate demonstrates the KUP by successfully completing a Coast Guard approved or accepted course.

These KUPs are demonstrated by successful completion of Coast Guard approved or accepted Basic Training or presents evidence of maintaining the standards of competence in Basic Training.

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 17-14 Task 17.1 , MMA students must:

  • Successfully complete all elements of table A-VI/1-1 personal survival
  • Successfully complete all elements of table A-VI/1-2 fire prevention and fire fighting
  • Successfully complete all elements of table A-VI/1-3 elementary first aid
  • Successfully complete all elements of table A-VI/1-4 personal safety and social responsibility