This training course is designed for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board
ship on the business of that ship as part of the ship's complement with designated safety or pollution prevention duties in this operation of the ship.
Prerequisites
For receiving a certificate of Personal Survival Techniques, the delegate must:
- Meet the standard of competence for certificates of Basic Safety Training set out in Section
A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code 1978, as
amended.
Objective
Receive appropriate approved Basic Training of instruction.
Course content
- Personal Survival Techniques (Table A-VI/1-1)
Exam
Delegates will be assessed against the learning outcomes specified in section VI/1 of the STCW Code 1978, as amended and the IMO Model Courses by using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate.
After successful completion the certification will be valid for 5 years.
With the implementation of the Manila Amendments 2010, delegates must provide evidence of
having the competencies by completing refresher training every 5 years, as described in the STCW Code 1978, as amended section VI-1 Table A-VI/1.
