The Personal Survival Training is a specialised course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to stay safe when boating, fishing, or adventuring.

This course ensures compliance with industry standards and enhances safety by preparing participants to respond effectively to emergency situations.

Course Description:

The course focuses on understanding the key risks and responses when participating in any activity involving bodies of water, including risk identification, immediate actions, and emergency procedures. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants will gain confidence and knowledge on how to keep themselves safe. Through simulated emergency scenarios, ensuring readiness for real-world situations if unexpected emergency events occur.

Learning Outcomes

• Introduction and overview risks when around bodies of water

• Introduction to care and safe use of emergency survival equipment

• Use of inflatable lifejackets, PLBs and flares in the event of an emergency

• Review prior incidents and leaning outcomes

• Practical exercises on survival actions to take in an emergency

Key Topics Covered  

• Identifying key weather and environmental risks

• Highlighting recommended safety equipment and use

• Evaluating actions to take  

• Emergency deployment techniques in a controlled environment  

Course Duration

Typically 2-3 hours  

Prerequisites

Be medically and physically fit to attend.

Who should Attend 

This training is strongly recommended for all boaties, land-based fisherman, and all those who like an adventure near the water. Whether you head out on your own often, or frequently joined by others, this training will ensure you have the skills and understanding to keep yourself and those around you safe.