

STCW Personal Survival Technique Update (PSTU)
The STCW approved mandatory survival course for anyone working as core crew on a merchant vessel and is accredited by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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Dates
Wed 4 Oct
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Tue 10 Oct
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Wed 11 Oct
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 16 Oct
16 October 2023
16 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Tue 17 Oct
17 October 2023
17 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Wed 18 Oct
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Tue 24 Oct
24 October 2023
24 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Wed 25 Oct
25 October 2023
25 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 30 Oct
30 October 2023
30 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 31 Oct
31 October 2023
31 October 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 1 Nov
1 November 2023
1 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 7 Nov
7 November 2023
7 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 8 Nov
8 November 2023
8 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 13 Nov
13 November 2023
13 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 14 Nov
14 November 2023
14 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 15 Nov
15 November 2023
15 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 21 Nov
21 November 2023
21 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 22 Nov
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 27 Nov
27 November 2023
27 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 28 Nov
28 November 2023
28 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 29 Nov
29 November 2023
29 November 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 5 Dec
5 December 2023
5 December 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 6 Dec
6 December 2023
6 December 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 11 Dec
11 December 2023
11 December 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 12 Dec
12 December 2023
12 December 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 13 Dec
13 December 2023
13 December 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Tue 19 Dec
19 December 2023
19 December 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Wed 20 Dec
20 December 2023
20 December 2023
4 hours, 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Paisley
Description
The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.
Theory Development
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Main types of maritime emergencies
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Types of life-saving appliances
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Survival craft
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Equipment in survival craft
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Location of personal life-saving appliances
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Principles of survival during a maritime emergency
Practical Experience
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How to don a life jacket
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How to safely jump from a height into water
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How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket
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How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket
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How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket
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What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft
-
How to operate survival craft equipment
Description
The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.
Theory Development
-
Main types of maritime emergencies
-
Types of life-saving appliances
-
Survival craft
-
Equipment in survival craft
-
Location of personal life-saving appliances
-
Principles of survival during a maritime emergency
Practical Experience
-
How to don a life jacket
-
How to safely jump from a height into water
-
How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket
-
What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft
-
How to operate survival craft equipment
Description
The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.
Theory Development
-
Main types of maritime emergencies
-
Types of life-saving appliances
-
Survival craft
-
Equipment in survival craft
-
Location of personal life-saving appliances
-
Principles of survival during a maritime emergency
Practical Experience
-
How to don a life jacket
-
How to safely jump from a height into water
-
How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket
-
What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft
-
How to operate survival craft equipment
Prerequisites
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A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent.
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STCW refresher training should be taken by delegates with either of the following:
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Seafarers who have 6 months or more sea service prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic safety courses
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Seafarers who have a certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and have maintained the required standard of competence through onboard training and experience for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form
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Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
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If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Prerequisites
-
A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent.
-
STCW refresher training should be taken by delegates with either of the following:
-
Seafarers who have 6 months or more sea service prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic safety courses
-
Seafarers who have a certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and have maintained the required standard of competence through onboard training and experience for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form
-
Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.
-
Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
-
If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Prerequisites
-
A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent.
-
STCW refresher training should be taken by delegates with either of the following:
-
Seafarers who have 6 months or more sea service prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic safety courses
-
Seafarers who have a certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and have maintained the required standard of competence through onboard training and experience for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form
-
Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.
-
Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
-
If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Price
£99 excl. VAT
Price
£99 excl. VAT
Price
£99 excl. VAT
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