Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques

STCW Update Training

Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques

Following the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention (STCW 2010) If you are serving onboard ship and are qualified in Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW A-VI/1-1, (recognised equivalent pre 31 January 2000: Basic Sea Survival) you must, as of the 1st January 2017, have documentary evidence of having completed an Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques training course within the last 5 years;

The STCW Update Training for Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques course will provide seafarers with the required training to refresh the Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW A-VI/1-1 certification.

Note: The issue date of your Personal Survival Techniques or STCW Basic Safety Training qualification is required to be updated every five years from the date of issue. 

Course details

Prerequisite Experience:

• Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW A-VI/1-1, (recognised equivalent pre 31 January 2000: Basic Sea Survival) certification

What’s included:

• All food, accommodation, tuition and certification is included in our price.

Duration:

• 1 day

Attendance

100% attendance is required and you will be expected to actively participate in all aspects of the course, for successful completion.

Course Aim

To provide seafarers with the required update training to come in line with the Manilla amendments stated in MSN 1865.

Methodology

The course will use a mixture of direct teaching, group discussion with practical demonstration and exercises.

Course Assessment

Individuals will be assessed by continuous practical assessment.