STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
The Personal Survival Techniques course delivers a blend of theory development and practical experience training, culminating in a small examination.
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Thu 22 May
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 29 May
29 May 2025
29 May 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 5 Jun
5 June 2025
5 June 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 9 Jun
9 June 2025
9 June 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 12 Jun
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 19 Jun
19 June 2025
19 June 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 26 Jun
26 June 2025
26 June 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 3 Jul
3 July 2025
3 July 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 10 Jul
10 July 2025
10 July 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 14 Jul
14 July 2025
14 July 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 17 Jul
17 July 2025
17 July 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 24 Jul
24 July 2025
24 July 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 31 Jul
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 7 Aug
7 August 2025
7 August 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 11 Aug
11 August 2025
11 August 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 14 Aug
14 August 2025
14 August 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 21 Aug
21 August 2025
21 August 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 28 Aug
28 August 2025
28 August 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 4 Sep
4 September 2025
4 September 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 11 Sep
11 September 2025
11 September 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 15 Sep
15 September 2025
15 September 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 18 Sep
18 September 2025
18 September 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 25 Sep
25 September 2025
25 September 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 2 Oct
2 October 2025
2 October 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 9 Oct
9 October 2025
9 October 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 13 Oct
13 October 2025
13 October 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 16 Oct
16 October 2025
16 October 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 23 Oct
23 October 2025
23 October 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 30 Oct
30 October 2025
30 October 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 6 Nov
6 November 2025
6 November 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Mon 10 Nov
10 November 2025
10 November 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 13 Nov
13 November 2025
13 November 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 20 Nov
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 27 Nov
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 4 Dec
4 December 2025
4 December 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 11 Dec
11 December 2025
11 December 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Mon 15 Dec
15 December 2025
15 December 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 18 Dec
18 December 2025
18 December 2025
1 day, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Description
If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Personal Survival Techniques Update Course.
The Personal Survival Techniques (PST) course is set up to form part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training for seafarers conforming with section A-VI/1 of the STCW code. This course will give seafarers the relevant knowledge, understanding and proficiency to safeguard themselves and others onboard under international regulations. Delegates will be awarded with their certificates following a short exam.
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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
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How to operate survival craft equipment
Description
If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Personal Survival Techniques Update Course.
The Personal Survival Techniques (PST) course is set up to form part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training for seafarers conforming with section A-VI/1 of the STCW code. This course will give seafarers the relevant knowledge, understanding and proficiency to safeguard themselves and others onboard under international regulations. Delegates will be awarded with their certificates following a short exam.
-
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
If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Personal Survival Techniques Update Course.
The Personal Survival Techniques (PST) course is set up to form part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training for seafarers conforming with section A-VI/1 of the STCW code. This course will give seafarers the relevant knowledge, understanding and proficiency to safeguard themselves and others onboard under international regulations. Delegates will be awarded with their certificates following a short exam.
-
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
- Delegates must be 16 years or older to undergo the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training course.
- Elements of the training are physically demanding, because of this you must return a medical self-declaration form before commencement of your participation on the course. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions.
- 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
- Delegates must be 16 years or older to undergo the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training course.
- Elements of the training are physically demanding, because of this you must return a medical self-declaration form before commencement of your participation on the course. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions.
- 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
- Delegates must be 16 years or older to undergo the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training course.
- Elements of the training are physically demanding, because of this you must return a medical self-declaration form before commencement of your participation on the course. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions.
- 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 delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques certificate, following a short exam.
Certification
Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques certificate, following a short exam.
Certification
Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques certificate, following a short exam.
Special Requirements
- Swimwear & towel
Special Requirements
- Swimwear & towel
Special Requirements
- Swimwear & towel
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel.
Price
£140 excl. VAT
Price
£140 excl. VAT
Price
£140 excl. VAT