Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

This Skills Programme is aimed at:

• All Seafarers

The objective of this course to equip an individual to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment. This learning opportunity is designed for all seafarers in any capacity wishing to pursue a career at sea, the competencies as described in the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) and SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) Codes respectively:

• Safety and Survival
• Emergency Situations
• Evacuation
• Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats
• Personal Life Saving Appliances
• Survival at Sea
• Emergency Radio Equipment
• Helicopter Operations
• Apply first aid to survivors

In addition, STC-SA also offers a 1-Day Personal Survival Techniques refresher course. For more information, please refer to the Course Brochure.