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SSMAR0012

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

Accredited Skill Set

This course 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.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Far North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 03 Jun 2024 Duration: 1.5 days View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee
$600

Course overview

This course 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)
Ways to study
  • 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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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
03 Jun 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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. 

03 Jun 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
17 Jun 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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. 

17 Jun 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
22 Jul 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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. 

22 Jul 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
05 Aug 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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. 

05 Aug 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
26 Aug 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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 Aug 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
09 Sep 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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 Sep 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
30 Sep 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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 Sep 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
21 Oct 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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. 

21 Oct 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
11 Nov 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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. 

11 Nov 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
On Campus
02 Dec 2024
1.5 days
Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm
  • Full fee: $600
demo

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 Dec 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1.5 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.

Full time Monday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Tuesday 1pm and 4:30pm

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $600
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.

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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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COURSE CODE: SSMAR0012
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

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

Important information

For further certification information, visit AMSA

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees 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.