MCA-approved STCW Basic Safety Training and Advanced Firefighting courses run from Whitecleaves Quarry in Buckfastleigh, Devon — one of the UK's specialist STCW providers for commercial seafarers and yacht crew.
Book direct →STCW Training UK is an MCA-approved training provider based at Whitecleaves Quarry, Buckfastleigh, Devon. The centre specialises in the full suite of STCW Basic Safety Training requirements, running intensive five-day combined courses that cover Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities — all of the elements seafarers need to satisfy STCW certification requirements for working on commercial vessels and superyachts.
Beyond the entry-level certificate, STCW Training UK also offers updating and refresher courses for existing STCW certificate holders whose five-year renewal is due. These include standalone modules such as Fire Prevention & Firefighting update, Personal Survival Techniques update, and bundled packages covering multiple elements in one attendance — making it straightforward to maintain compliance without unnecessary cost or time away.
Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) and its associated update course are also available for crew seeking the higher-level certification required for officer roles. The quarry site provides purpose-built facilities for the practical firefighting and survival elements that form a core part of STCW training.
MCA-approved five-day combined STCW Basic Safety course at Whitecleaves Quarry, Buckfastleigh. Covers all four compulsory elements: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
Book on STCW Training UK →Updating courses for certificate holders whose five-year renewal is due, including Fire Prevention & Firefighting update (£299), Personal Survival Techniques update, double updating package (£465), and triple updating package (£625). Advanced Fire Fighting and its update course also offered.
Book on STCW Training UK →PDSD course available at the centre. Contact STCW Training UK directly for current dates, duration and pricing.
Book on STCW Training UK →Live dates sourced from the provider's events calendar.
| Course | Start Date | Price | Book |
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| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 15 Jun 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 22 Jun 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 6 Jul 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 13 Jul 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 20 Jul 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 27 Jul 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 10 Aug 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 17 Aug 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 24 Aug 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 7 Sep 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 14 Sep 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
| STCW 5 Day Basic Safety Combined Course | 21 Sep 2026 | £835.00 | Book → |
Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with STCW Training UK before booking.
A 3-star, 17-room inn set on the banks of the River Dart with a traditional restaurant, bar, open fires and a leafy terrace, positioned just off the A38 on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
View options →A small country hotel dating to 1547 in Dartmoor National Park, offering 10 en-suite bedrooms refurnished by an award-winning designer, with a fine dining restaurant and bar.
View options →A top-rated B&B in Buckfastleigh, consistently ranked number one on TripAdvisor for the area, known for comfortable rooms with views of Dartmoor, superb breakfasts and warm hospitality.
View options →Exeter Airport (EXT) is approximately 27 miles (42 km) by road from Buckfastleigh. Taxi approximately 28–35 minutes, estimated cost £150–190 each way. A budget bus and train combination takes around 2 hours 15 minutes and costs approximately £10–24.
The nearest mainline station is Totnes Railway Station, approximately 5 miles (8 km) from Buckfastleigh, served by Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry. From Totnes, take Bus 88 which runs approximately hourly to Buckfastleigh (around 20 minutes). Alternatively, the South Devon Railway heritage steam service runs from Totnes Riverside to Buckfastleigh seasonally.
Buckfastleigh is directly accessible from the A38 Devon Expressway, midway between Exeter (approximately 20 miles north-east) and Plymouth (approximately 20 miles south-west). Follow signs for Buckfastleigh from the A38. Free parking is available at Buckfastleigh South Devon Railway station car park, with on-street and public parking also available in the town centre.
Open in Maps →Buckfastleigh is a small inland market town in Devon, situated on the A38 midway between Exeter and Plymouth. There are no direct mainline rail services into Buckfastleigh itself; the nearest mainline station is Totnes. Ferry connections are not applicable — Buckfastleigh is inland with no coastal or river ferry services. Taxi price estimates sourced from Rome2Rio and MyTaxe; always verify current fares directly with providers.