Quality and recognition

STC Next is a trainer recognized by trade associations and authorities and is a well-known name in the field in and around the port. We have one foot in the classroom and one foot in the field. We offer courses with real added value and one is assured of a recognized certificate or diploma.

Eye for practice
We work according to the learning method that is applied within our mother organisation STC Group, eye for practice. For theoretical parts of your course, we ensure that your teacher has experience in your field. For practical components, we provide unique practice facilities and an extensive program. By really experiencing what a procedure or emergency feels like in practice, you are less likely to make mistakes when it really comes down to it.

ISO 9001
STC Next uses a quality system that meets the requirements of the NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality management systems, so that its operation can also be verified by independent parties.

ST-0029 Maritime training providers
Focused on its field of work, STC Next is periodically tested against the standard DNVGL-ST-0029:2017. This ensures that programs and courses offered within the maritime and offshore sector are well designed, have clear objectives with regard to results, are conducted by qualified instructors and are evaluated and improved in line with market demand and experience.

NRTO
STC Next is affiliated with the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO), the sector organization for private educational institutions, education and training agencies.

As a trainer with the NRTO quality mark, STC Next conforms to the code of conduct of the NRTO, https://www.nrto.nl/kwaliteit/gedragscode/

The conditions of STC Next meet the quality standard of the NRTO. She is also a member of the Consumer Disputes Committee foundation via the NRTO, https://www.nrto.nl/kwaliteit/geschillencommissie/.