SSMAR0012

Survive at Sea in the Event of Vessel Abandonment and Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Skill Set

Skill Set

This skill set is one of the components required to obtain an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued Certificate of Safety Training (CoST).

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 19 Oct 2026 Duration: 2 days View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$615

Course overview

This skill set is one of the components required to obtain an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued Certificate of Safety Training (CoST), which is the mandatory minimum requirement in order to serve on board vessels in Australian and international waters.

This skill set covers the requirements of STCW Reg VI/1 Code A-VI/1 Table A-VI/1-1.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MARF046

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

UNIT CODE :
MARF046

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea using personal survival techniques (PST) in the event of vessel abandonment.
UNIT NAME
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	19 Oct 2026	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 19 Oct 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	02 Nov 2026	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Nov 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	16 Nov 2026	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 16 Nov 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	30 Nov 2026	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Nov 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	08 Feb 2027	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Feb 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	08 Mar 2027	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Mar 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	19 Apr 2027	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 19 Apr 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	10 May 2027	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 May 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	07 Jun 2027	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 07 Jun 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	26 Jul 2027	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 26 Jul 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	09 Aug 2027	2 days	Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm	Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 09 Aug 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $615 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Survive at Sea in the Event of Vessel Abandonment and Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Skill Set (SSMAR0012)

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Survive at Sea in the Event of Vessel Abandonment and Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Skill Set

COURSE CODE: SSMAR0012

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this skill set.

Selection criteria

You must be a minimum of 16 years of age and be medically fit to complete all tasks.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You are required to wear:

closed in footwear and socks (runners are suitable)
long sleeve shirt
long pants (or overalls)
towel for fire and pool training

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For further certification information, visit AMSA

How to apply

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Survive at Sea in the Event of Vessel Abandonment and Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Skill Set

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Survive at Sea in the Event of Vessel Abandonment and Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Skill Set

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Important information

How to apply

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