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Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
FEE
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Classes will be held
For more information, contact: Survival Centre Administration Department
Email:
Telephone: +27 21 440 5716 | +27 21 440 5763 | +27 21 440 5700
Entrance Requirements
Must be 18 years and older and medically fit.
Recommendations
Candidates are to bring along their ID/Passport on Day 1.
Drivers Licences will not be accepted.
Target Audience
No refresher training available for PSSR or PST as per Marine Notice 24/2018.
Course Structure
A practical assessment forms part of the candidate's portfolio of evidence.
Assessment and Certification
A – VI/1-1
Important Dates and Times
Application Deadline: Before commencement of the course or on the day of the course
Course offered at: Granger Bay
Course lasts for: 2 days
Note about registration:
Class times are: 08h30 - 16h00
Note about class dates: Please be advised that these dates may be subject to change.
2026:
Jan: 14 - 15
Feb: 4 - 5 | 25 - 26
March: 18 - 19
April: 15 - 16
May: 20 - 21
June: 24 - 25
July: 1 - 2 | 8 - 9
August: 13 - 14
September: 9 - 10 | 30 - 1
October: 21 - 22
November: 11 - 12
December: 2 - 3
Learning
PSSR is once-off training provided you can prove sea time or equivalent to the relevant Maritime Authority.
(that is, there is no expiry date on the course completion certificate)
Course Intake
Maximum 20 Students allowed per course as per SAMSA accreditation.
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