STAR Center Course Schedule - Updated 30 April, 2025

General Courses (Deck and Engine)

Deck Courses

Medical Courses

Radar Courses

Fully Online Courses

Deck Management Level Upgrade Courses

Engine Courses

Engine Management Level Upgrade Courses

MSC Courses

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General Courses (Deck and Engine)

KEY:        TECH program (Open to all)        OICEW program (Open to all)
Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
Advanced Fire Fighting
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STRCTR-125 5 days Aug 4 Nov 3 $1,035
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
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STRCTR-697 2 days Sep 15 Starts at 1300 Dec 8 Starts at 1300 $590
Basic Training
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STRCTR-65 5 days Sep 15 Dec 8 $1,145
Basic Training Refresher
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STRCTR-68 3 days Sep 17 Dec 10 $920
Basic Training and Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation
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STRCTR-718 STRCTR-777 2 days May 5, 19 Jun 9, 23 Jul 10, 28 Aug 11,25 Sep 8, 29 Oct 13, 27 Nov 17 Dec 1, 15 $680/$445
Chemical Tanker Safety STRCTR-714 5 days $1,300
Combined Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations
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STRCTR-807 5 days Aug 4 ONLINE Nov 17 $2,005
Confined Space Entry
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N/A 3 days May 21 Jun 16 Date change Oct 1 $1,120
ECDIS STRCTR-179 5 days Aug 25 Dec 8 $1,535
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher
(ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher)

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N/A 3 days Jun 11 Sep 10 Nov 19 $930
Environmental Awareness STRCTR-710 3 days Nov 10 $930
Fast Rescue Boat
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STRCTR-193 3 days Jun 3 Aug 19 Oct 14 $1,795
GMDSS STRCTR-210 10 days Oct 6 $2,235
LNG Tankerman PIC STRCTR-508 8 days Jul 16 $4,420
LNG Simulator
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STRCTR-256 5 days Jul 28 $2,600
Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days May 19 Sep 15 Oct 13 Nov 17 Dec 15 New! ONLINE $1,925
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) REFRESHER
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STRCTR-749 1 day Sep 20 Dec 13 $600
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat)
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STRCTR-372 4 days May 27 Jul 15 Sep 23 Dec 15 $1,350
Safety Officer Seminar N/A 2 days May 15 New! ONLINE Jun 11 New! ONLINE Sep 29 $885
Tankship PIC DL / Tank Vessel PIC - Classroom STRCTR-501 5 days Jun 2 ONLINE Dec 15 $1,330
Tankship PIC DL / Tank Vessel PIC - Simulator STRCTR-503 10 days May 12 Jun 16 Jul 21 Canx Aug 25 Sep 15 Oct 20 Nov 10 $7,125
Train The Trainer STRCTR-597 5 days May 12 Aug 11 Oct 20 Dec 1 $1,870
Vessel and Company Security Officer STRCTR-572 3 days Jun 25 Oct 29 $1,140
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) STRCTR-747 2 days Sep 11 Dec 4 $445

Deck Courses



Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
Advanced BRM STRCTR-12 5 days May 12 Oct 27 $5,800
Advanced Shiphandling for Masters / SDOs
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N/A 5 days Jun 23 Aug 25 Oct 13 Dec 1 $8,700
Advanced Shiphandling and Watchkeeping for 3rd Mates
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STRCTR-23 10 days Jun 9 (PM Class) Jul 14 (PM Class) Sep 8 Oct 6 (Wk 1 PM) Nov 3 (Wk 1 PM) Dec 8 $8,940
Advanced and Emergency Shiphandling for 1st Class Pilots Great Lakes N/A 5 days $5,800
Basic Meteorology (OICNW) STRCTR-316 5 days $1,250
Basic Celestial Navigation (OICNW) STRCTR-114 10 days $3,590
Dynamic Positioning INDUCTION (Basic)
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N/A 5 days May 5 Jul 14 Sep 15 Nov 10 $2,390
Dynamic Positioning SIMULATOR (Advanced)
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N/A 5 days Aug 18 Dec 1 $2,390
Dynamic Positioning REVALIDATION / REFRESHER and Competency Assessment
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N/A 5 days Jun 9 Oct 6 Date change Dec 8 $1,820
ECDIS STRCTR-179 5 days Aug 25 Dec 8 $1,535
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher
(ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher)

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N/A 3 days Jun 11 Sep 10 Nov 19 $930
High Risk & Emergency Shiphandling for Masters
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N/A 5 days May 19 Jul 28 Sep 22 Nov 17 $8,700
Navigational Watchstanding Skills Standardization Assessment N/A 5 days May 19 Jul 14 Sep 15 Nov 3 $6,705
TOAR (Towing Officer Assessment Record)
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N/A 5 days Aug 25 $6,705
ASD Tug Operations N/A 5 days Dec 15 $6,705

Medical Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
Elementary First Aid/CPR
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STRCTR-197 1 day May 6 Jun 10 Jul 22 Sep 23 Oct 28 Dec 2 $270
Medical Care Provider
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STRCTR-310 3 days May 7 Jun 11 Jul 23 Sep 24 Oct 29 Dec 3 $960
Medical Person In Charge
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STRCTR-307 5 days May 12 Jun 16 Jul 28 Sep 29 Nov 3 Dec 8 $1,690
DoT Urinalysis Collector
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N/A 1 day May 19 Jun 23 Aug 4 Oct 6 Nov 10 Dec 15 $475
Screening Test Technician (Alco-Mate 7000)
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N/A 1/2-day per class May 20 Jun 24 Aug 5 Oct 7 Nov 11 Dec 16 $245/
$245

Radar Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
Radar Recertification STRCTR-402 1 day Sep 15 Dec 8 $270
ECDIS STRCTR-179 5 days Aug 25 Dec 8 $1,535
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher
(ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher)

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N/A 3 days Jun 11 Sep 10 Nov 19 $930
ARPA STRCTR-37 4 days $955
Radar Recert & ARPA STRCTR-402 STRCTR-37 5 days $955
Original Radar Observer Unlimited STRCTR-399 5 days $965

FULLY Online Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
All courses/exams in this section are FULLY ONLINE Click here for ONLINE course notes
Combined Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations
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STRCTR-807 5 days Aug 4 $2,005
Tankship PIC Dangerous Liquids STRCTR-501 5 days Jun 2 $1,330
LNG Tankerman PIC STRCTR-508 8 days $4,420
Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days Jul 7 Dec 15 $1,925
Electrical, Electronics & Control Engineering (Management Level) STRCTR-176 5 days Jul 14 Oct 20 $1,770
Vessel Security Officer STRCTR-572 3 days Aug 27 $1,140
Safety Officer Seminar N/A 2 days May 15 New! Jun 11 New! $885
Advanced Stability STRCTR-25 5 days Jul 28 Dec 8 $1,405
Advanced Cargo STRCTR-13 5 days Jul 21 Oct 20 $1,745
Advanced Navigation STRCTR-19 5 days Aug 25 Dec 8 $1,615
Marine Propulsion Plants STRCTR-272 5 days Nov 17 $2,445
Management of Medical Care STRCTR-788 1 day May 7 Aug 13 Oct 22 $285
Universal Refrigeration New! ½ day

STAR Center does not provide any material to study for the EPA 608 testing. There are many online sources available. Here are a few:

  1. EPA608 Certification Study Guide (https://epa608app.com/studyguides/HVACTS_EPA608.pdf)
  2. HVAC Certification Practice Tests (https://www.hvaccertificationpracticetests.com/epa-608/epa-608-core-exam-free-online-practice-test-1/)
  3. International Training Institute EPA 608 Study Guide (https://epa608app.com/studyguides/ITI_EPA608.pdf)
  4. EPA 608 Practice Test (https://www.test-guide.com/free-epa-608-practice-tests.html)
  5. EPA 608 Practice Test with Answers (https://www.epa608app.com/practice-test/)
$235


Deck Management Level Upgrade Courses




IAW 46CFR 11.305 and 11.307 and NVIC 10-14. If sea service or training towards management level (Chief Mate/Master) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 10-14 , providing ECDIS, GMDSS and ARPA have been previously completed. By completing the series, no expiration limitation will be placed on your STCW credential.

Note that upgrade course certificates expire after 5 years.

Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
Upgrade: Shiphandling at the Management Level - includes Search and Rescue after 6/1/2021 STRCTR-22 10 days May 5 Jun 2, 16 Jul 21 Aug 11 Sep 29 Oct 20 Nov 3 Dec 1 $10,730
Upgrade: Advanced Meteorology STRCTR-18 5 days May 12 Jun 23 Aug 4 Sep 29 Nov 3 Dec 15 $1,275
Advanced Stability STRCTR-25 5 days May 5 Sep 15 Oct 27 Dec 8 (ONLINE) $1,405
Management of Medical Care STRCTR-788 1 day May 7 (Classroom @ 1300 and ONLINE @ 0800) Aug 13 (Classroom @ 1300 and ONLINE @ 0800) Oct 22 (Classroom @ 1300 and ONLINE @ 0800) $285
Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days May 19 Jul 7 (ONLINE) Sep 15 Oct 13 Nov 17 Dec 15 (ONLINE) $1,925
Advanced Cargo STRCTR-13 5 days May 12 Sep 22 Oct 20 (ONLINE) $1,745
Marine Propulsion Plants STRCTR-272 5 days May 19 (ONLINE) Jul 7 Sep 22 Nov 17 (ONLINE) $2,445
Advanced Celestial Navigation STRCTR-110 5 days Jul 21 Sep 8 Dec 1 $1,615
Advanced Navigation STRCTR-19 5 days May 19 Jul 7 Aug 25 (ONLINE) Oct 13 Dec 8 (ONLINE) $1,615
NOTE: 8 management level classes booked simultaneously (excluding Celestial Navigation), 25% discount applied. 5 courses booked simultaneously, 10% discount applied. Discount to $14,350 will apply on 7th or 8th course booked.

Engine Courses

Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
Electrical and Instrumentation Troubleshooting (PD)New! N/A 5 days Jul 21 Dec 1 $2,365
Control Systems Troubleshooting PD New! N/A 5 days May 19 Jul 28 Dec 8 $2,550
Diesel Endorsement (Crossover) STRCTR-158 4 weeks Jul 21 $12,740
Engine Room Resource Management (Simulator) STRCTR-187 5 days $4,475
Engine Operations Training and Assessment Program New! 5 days Jun 2 Date change Aug 25 Dec 1 $6,710
Gas Turbine Endorsement (Crossover)
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STRCTR-208 2 weeks Nov 10 $6,450
Marine High Voltage Safety (Simulator) STRCTR-219 5 days May 12 Aug 11 Nov 3 $3,280
Hydraulics / Pneumatics
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N/A 5 days Jun 2 Sep 8 Dec 15 $3,225
Machine Shop 1 (Professional Development) New!
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N/A 5 days May 27 Jun 9 Sep 29 Oct 27 $2,600
Machine Shop 2 (Professional Development) New!
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N/A 5 days Jun 16 Oct 6 Nov 3 $2,600
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) N/A 5 days May 5 Aug 4 Oct 6 $3,485
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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N/A 5 days Jun 23 Sep 15 Dec 8 $3,280
Steam Endorsement (Crossover) STRCTR-477 4 weeks $12,740
Welding and Metallurgy Skills and Practices 1 (Professional Development)New!
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N/A 5 days Jul 14 Sep 8 Nov 10 $3,435
Welding and Metallurgy Skills and Practices 2 (Professional Development)New!
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N/A 5 days Jul 21 Sep 15 Nov 17 $3,435

Engine Management Level Upgrade Courses

IAW NEW 46 CFR 11.325 and 11.327 and NVIC 15-14 If sea service or training towards management level (1A/E - Chief Eng.) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 15-14. By completing the series, no expiration limitation will be placed on your STCW credential. CLICK HERE for full details

Note that upgrade course certificates expire after 5 years.

Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
Leadership and Managerial Skills STRCTR-751 5 days May 19 Jul 7 (ONLINE) Sep 15 Oct 13 Nov 17 Dec 15 (ONLINE) $1,925
Engine Room Resource Management
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STRCTR-187 5 days Nov 3 $4,470
Upgrade: Electrical, Electronics and Control Engineering (Management Level) (MEECE)
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STRCTR-176 5 days May 12 Jul 14 (ONLINE) Sep 8 Oct 20 (ONLINE) Dec 1 $1,770
STCW Upgrade Task Assessments - GENERAL ENGINEERING
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STRCTR-833 5 days May 5 Jul 21 Sep 22 Oct 27 Dec 8 $2,075
STCW Upgrade Task Assessments - STEAM ASSESSMENTS
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STRCTR-833 5 days $2,075
NOTE: 3 engine management level upgrade courses booked simultaneously: (L&M; MEECE (1 Wk); Generals - 15% discount applied to individual rate of $4,925.

MSC Courses


Course Name USCG Ref Duration MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Tuition Fee
CORE-4 courses required for initial MSC employment:
Basic CBR Defense N/A 1 day with MEPs May 15 Jun 19 Jul 17 Sep 24 Nov 14 $550
Shipboard Damage Control
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N/A 1 day May 14 Jun 18 Jul 16 Sep 25 Nov 13 $885
Helicopter Fire Fighting (for vessels with Helo Deck)
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N/A6 1 day May 13 Jun 17 Jul 15 Sep 26 Nov 12 Dec 19 $625
Marine Environmental Programs N/A 1 day (with CBR Defense) May 15 Jun 19 Jul 17 Sep 24 Nov 14 $135
The courses below are only required as assigned duties require:
MSC ATO Level II
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N/A 5 days May 5 Jul 7 Aug 4 Oct 6 Dec 15 $1,775
MSC CBRD Officer
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N/A 5 days Aug 11 Nov 17 $3,450
MSC Readiness Refresher
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N/A 2 days May 12 Jun 16 Jul 14 Aug 18 Oct 20 Dec 18 $1,645
MSC Security Watchstander BASIC
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N/A 1 day Jul 14 Sep 15 Oct 20 Dec 8 $605
MSC Security Watchstander ADVANCED
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N/A 1 day May 2, 9, 23 Jun 6, 13, 27 Jul 11, 15, 25 Aug 8,22, 29 Sep 12, 16, 26 Oct 10,17, 21, 31 Nov 7, 11 Dec 5, 9, 19 $690
MSC Ship Reaction Force
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N/A 3 days May 14 Jul 16 Sep 17 Oct 22 Nov 12 Dec 10 $2,600
MSC Small Arms (Initial and Sustainment Qualification)
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N/A 4 days May 5, 19 Jun 2, 9, 23 Jul 7, 21 Aug 4,18, 25 Sep 8, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 27 Nov 3 Dec 1, 15 $2,485