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

Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

Personal Survival Techniques is an STCW Basic Training module providing essential basic knowledge of survival techniques.

About the course

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.

Assessment

You must be able to tread water both with and without a life jacket.

What’s included

  • Duration – 1 day
  • Inclusive of lunch
Notes:

Please remember to bring a swimming costume and some comfy clothes. This course contains some exercises that are physically demanding. Any candidate unsure of their fitness for such activities should consult their doctor.

Dates and pricing

Course From To Non-res
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 22/10/2024 22/10/2024 Full
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 10/11/2024 10/11/2024 £155
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 12/11/2024 12/11/2024 £155
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 19/11/2024 19/11/2024 £155
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 26/11/2024 26/11/2024 £155
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 01/12/2024 01/12/2024 £155
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 14/01/2025 14/01/2025 £155
MCA Personal Survival Techniques 28/01/2025 28/01/2025 £155

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