Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)

The Personal Survival Techniques course includes both theoretical and practical sessions, investigating causes of distress, knowledge and use of equipment, launch and recovery of life rafts, preparation for survival, personal survival skills and use of search and rescue organisations.

Certification is required to be updated every five years from the date of issue

Do I need to be a confident swimmer?

Exercises are carefully supervised by qualified staff and are suitable for all levels of swimmers, but you do need to be water confident.