Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI /1-1)

Approved Trainer/s: Kenny Downing, Andy Wheeler, Wayne Davey, Mickey Ringwood.

Mandatory: Yes

This one-day course in Sea Survival forms part of the mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers.

All commercial fishermen working aboard a vessel of any size are required to have attended an MCA Approved Basic Safety Training course in Sea Survival / Personal Survival Techniques.

Course Certification and Compliance:

Our course is fully approved by Seafish and the MCA and compliant with STCW 95 Ref. A-VI/1-1

Certificates are applicable to Merchant Navy (STCW’95) and the Commercial Fishing Industry.

Cost: £120

Course Aim:

To improve the survival opportunities following accidental immersion in water or vessel abandonment according to the principles established in STCW convention.

By the end of the training participants will:

Understand the principles of sea survival

Understand the correct application and usage of sea

survival equipment

Be able to use sea survival equipment and apply practical survival skills.

Examination type:

There is a short multiple choice exam at the end of the course. All trainees need to complete the exercises in the pool to gain the certificate.

(Students, please bring a change of clothes: tracksuit bottoms, t- shirt and towel for pool session)