AMSA Certificate Personal Survival Techniques

DURATION: 1.5 Days

PRE-REQUISITES: None.

REVALIDATION
As per the 2010 Manila amendments to the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers 1978, as amended (STCW Convention), seafarers are required to demonstrate continued competence in sea survival and fire fighting to maintain the validity of their certificate.

CERTIFICATION
On successful completion of the course, trainees will be issued with certificates that can be provided to AMSA to apply for the Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-VI/1-1) endorsement, via form AMSA419.
The Certificate of Safety Training is issued under Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014, and is made under the Navigation Act 2012, which replaces Marine Order 3 (Seagoing qualifications) 2004.

STRUCTURE & ASSESSMENT

This course is given through classroom presentations, activities and participant discussion as well as practical components within a simulated workplace environment.

Assessment is taken via direct observations, oral &/or written assessment & practical exercises.