Australian Maritime College (AMC Search)
Blended Delivery - Online: 12 hours; On-Campus: 0.5 day
Learn critical maritime survival skills required for international seafaring. This STCW-approved course combines online theory with hands-on practical training to prepare you for emergency ship abandonment scenarios.
Participants require a reasonable internet connection and webcam to complete the online theory component. There are no formal prerequisites listed, though the course is designed for individuals seeking to work on international vessels. Successful completion requires 100% attendance at practical sessions, full participation in exercises, and successful completion of all online theory assessments.
The course covers Personal Survival Techniques through two integrated components. The online theory module (approximately 12 hours) is delivered through the University of Tasmania's MyLO learning management system and must be completed at least 2 working days before attending practical sessions. The on-campus practical component (0.5 days) provides hands-on training in survival techniques at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Tasmania. Content addresses STCW Regulation VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1 requirements for maritime safety and survival at sea.
The Australian Maritime College (AMC Search) is an AMSA-approved training provider recognized internationally for maritime education. The course meets strict International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) requirements and is accepted by major maritime authorities worldwide including Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Antigua and Barbuda. AMC's blended delivery approach combines university-quality online learning with practical hands-on training.
Successful completion of this course is a mandatory requirement for working on international vessels and contributes to obtaining the AMSA Certificate of Safety Training (STCW Reg VI/1). This qualification enables career progression in maritime industries including commercial shipping, offshore operations, and international maritime employment. Australian residents also receive the nationally recognised MARF046 Statement of Attainment for 'Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment'.