Courses & Units
Personal Survival Techniques JVD173
Introduction
To provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment. Equivalent to MARF009 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment.
Summary
| Unit name | Personal Survival Techniques |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JVD173 |
| Credit points | 2.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Mr Michael Douglas |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus.
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 5/2/2024 | 13/6/2024 | 14/6/2024 | 16/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 17/6/2024 | 14/11/2024 | 15/11/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain types of emergency situations and associated equipment specific to a ship abandonment event
- Apply personal survival techniques in a simulated maritime emergency context
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031705 | $223.00 | $223.00 | not applicable | $623.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
|
|---|---|
| Assessment | Righting an inverted liferaft (3%)|Boarding the liferaft from the water (6%)|Actions after boarding the liferaft (7%)|Immersion suit drills (7%)|Prepare for and respond to night time abandon ship drill (7%)|Survival craft readiness and familiarisation (20%)|Survival activities in the water (25%)|Written Assessment (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
|---|
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.