# Train the Trainer (MARTPT-597)

Course number: 176
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 5 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/train-the-trainer-classroom-course-176
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview


## Course description
This is the USCG Approved Train the Trainer Course based on the IMO Model Course 6.09. This course is 40 hours in length. Any applicant who has successfully this course will satisfy the Train the Trainer and Assessor training requirements of 46 CFR 10.402(b)(2)(iii)(A), 10.405(a) and CFR 10.407(c)(5)(i). This course is also approved as satisfying the requirements for instructors and assessors as stated in Section A-I/6, paragraph 7, of the STCW Code, as amended 2010 and the guidance regarding Qualified Instructors as stated in NVIC 03-14, and Qualified Assessors as stated in NVIC 19-14. Students may bring a laptop computer (only if desired) as the student will be developing a presentation and lesson plan during the course. A laptop computer is **not** required as all the materials may be prepared on paper. A laptop may be rented from MPT for the course.

## Prerequisites
Fluency in both the spoken and written language in which the course assessment will be conducted (English).



## Required materials
PASSPORT or National Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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