STCW Refresher Personal Survival Techniques

Who should attend

Seafarers holding an existing STCW-Personal Survival Techniques (PST) certificate of proficiency are required to complete this refresher course every five years to maintain proficiency under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.

Course highlights

Refresher of practical application of personal survival techniques, applying safe and sustainable work practices and contribute to effective communication and emergency response on board a vessel.

This course meets the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/1.3.

Key facts

Start Date(s)

Tuesday, 7 February -Tuesday, 7 February 2023

Tuesday, 28 February -Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Tuesday, 14 March -Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Tuesday, 4 April - Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Thursday, 20 April - Thursday, 20 April 2023

Tuesday, 9 May - Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Tuesday, 30 May - Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Tuesday, 20 June - Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Tuesday, 25 July - Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 8 August - Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Tuesday, 22 August - Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Tuesday, 12 September - Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Tuesday, 26 September - Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Tuesday, 10 October - Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Tuesday, 24 October - Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Tuesday, 28 November - Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Duration Half day
Time TBA
Study location(s) New Zealand Maritime School
Study method In-class
Domestic fees $320 (approx.)
International fees (NZD) NZD$320 (approx.)
Course code 941.218
Offered by School of NZ Maritime

Entry requirements

Please supply the following prior to attendance:

  • Enrolment Form or Re-enrolment form
  • Attested Passport/Birth Certificate copy
  • Swim Form
  • Medical Certificate.

For more information, phone 0800 62 62 52 or enquire below.

Information is correct as at 23 February 2023. The fee quoted is an indicative short course fee. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. Short courses stated as eligible for free study in 2023 are based on the 2022 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2023. International Students holding an appropriate visa may enrol on this course. All short course fees are in New Zealand Dollars and inclusive of GST. Manukau Institute of Technology reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course with insufficient enrolments or for any other reason where cancellation is necessary before the course is planned to start. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020.