STCW Personal Survival Techniques - Updating Training - FULL DAY

The course complies with Merchant Navy Training Board guidelines.  The National Maritime Training Centre is an approved training centre and issues the STCW certificate upon successful completion.

Section A-VI/1 of STCW (paragraph 3) states that ‘Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 2 in basic training shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence, to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A VI/1-1.’

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This highly practical course aims to make students aware of the dangers inherent in survival situations.  Students will update their knowledge of life saving equipment and survival techniques, and appreciate the importance of onboard emergency drills and exercises.  This is an ideal opportunity for students to see and use a life raft in a wet environment.

Specific courses are available conforming to the requirements of the fishing industry, boatmen and the RYA.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Joining instructions will be sent containing all information required.  For customers booking this course outside of normal office hours on the weekend immediately prior to the course date, the course takes place at our Gravesend Campus, Lower Higham Road, DA12 2JJ (for SATNAV purposes, the postcode DA12 2LY brings you closer to the College entrance), and commences at 08:30hrs.  Please bring swimwear and a towel.

DELEGATES MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR CERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO ATTEND THIS COURSE.