Personal Survival Techniques unit (JVD173)

Launceston

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	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	AMC MT Main Block 1
Launceston	AMC MT Main Block 3
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Main Block 1	02/02/2026	12/06/2026	12/06/2026	14/06/2026
Semester 2	06/07/2026	28/07/2026	31/08/2026	25/10/2026
AMC MT Main Block 3	15/06/2026	20/11/2026	20/11/2026	22/11/2026
Semester 1	23/02/2026	17/03/2026	20/04/2026	14/06/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$238.00	$238.00	not applicable	$687.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 day STCW short course. Day 1 at Newnham Survival Centre, day 2 at Beauty Point campus.
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.

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