GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) This short course unit is an integral component of mandated competencies required by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Australia’s national maritime safety regulator. This short course provides the skills and knowledge required to comply with accepted safety practices and standards in using GMDSS equipment on board ships and...

On completion of this unit a student will be able to use an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) to maintain safety of navigation. ECDIS is a computer-based navigation information system that complies with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations and is accepted as complying with the conventional paper charts required by regulation V/19 of the 1974 IMO Safety of...

This online short course unit is an integral component of mandated competencies required by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Australia’s national maritime safety regulator. Providing the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report security threats and applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training. *It...

To provide candidates with the skills & knowledge required to apply algebraic & trigonometric techniques, as well as basic principles of physics, to calculations & problems involved in other modules. ...

This unit provides students with theoretical and practical electronics knowledge applied to various ship-board systems. It addresses the analogue, digital and power electronics involved with engine room and bridge equipment such as radar, echo sounder, gyro compass, communication, computer networking etc… This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by...

Prepare students to respond to a medical emergency in a support capacity under the supervision of senior crew members. ...

This short course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and use control measures to maintain the watertight and structural integrity and participate in practical exercise in the application and use of correct techniques to reduce water ingress into the vessel. ...

The short duration unit of study is intended to provide the student with the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency to prepare them to take command and establish control of fire fighting activities on board a vessel. In achieving the course outcomes the student will come to understand the requirement to prepare and train fire parties, maintain fire prevention procedures through the...

This is an onboard study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It has been structured in a way that enables the candidate to perform and familiarise themselves with routine shipboard emergency, navigational and operational tasks. This training will enhance the learning experience, setting out the groundwork for next phase of studies. It should be completed during...

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. ...

The aim of the unit is to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively between ship and/or shore stations using the protocols laid down in the International Code of Signals (known as INTERCO), primarily using visual signals, but also using other methods. Other information of a practical nature is also included covering common flag etiquette. ...

This unit involves knowledge and skill development that will allow you to follow and apply any established practises concerning confined spaces on board vessels. The primary focus of the unit is to understand the regulatory framework to undertake this work in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, recommendations and standards. This will be achieved by applying through practice your...

“Students will gain sufficient knowledge and skill as detailed in Section A-VI/4 para 1 through 3, and Table A-VI/4-1 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers who have responsibility to provide medical first aid to the sick or injured while on board ship”. ...

Students gain sufficient knowledge and skill as detailed in Section A-VI/4 para 4 through 6, and Table A-VI/4-2 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers to manage the medical care of sick or injured persons on board ship. ...

The design of this unit is based on the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Model Course 1.38 (Marine Environmental Awareness). The unit informs the participants of the complexity, diversity and functional significance of marine life and how this environment can be adversely impacted by maritime industry. This unit aims to create a general understanding of the importance of regulatory...

This unit provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding of leadership and teamwork as appropriate to the Function: "Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level". This unit meet the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the current Maritime Training Package, STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments), and Table A-II...

This unit provides students with theoretical and practical electronics knowledge applied to various ship-board systems. It addresses the analogue, digital and power electronics involved with engine room and bridge equipment such as radar, echo sounder, gyro compass, communication, computer networking etc. ...

This unit is aligned to the IMO model course #1.20 – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting. This unit is required as part of the STCW Certificate of Safety Training (CoST). This unit provides knowledge and skills required to maintain fire safety and to fight fires on-board ships. ...

In the shipping industry in particular, the liquefied gas tanker sector is currently focusing more on the Safe operation of gas carriers. This unit has been designed to provide the learner with the required basic knowledge and skills to contribute for the safe operation of a Liquefied Gas tanker by understanding the hazards and taking precautions to prevent them. Also this unit provides the basic...

This is an on-board study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It is a guided study program and has been structured in a way that enables the candidates to perform and familiarise themselves with on board tasks at operational level. This training should enhance the learning experience, setting out the ground work for Year 2 studies, it should be completed during...

This unit provides the students with the knowledge and skills to plan, manage, and carry out operational, maintenance and repair work involving marine ancillary systems on commercial vessels. These include: Boilers and steam plant, pumping systems and components, de-salinators, oil purification equipment and systems, refrigeration and air condition systems. The work involves planning maintenance...

This is an on-board study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It is a guided study program and has been structured in a way that enables the candidates to perform and familiarise themselves with on board tasks at operational level. This training should enhance the learning experience, setting out the ground work for Year 2 studies and should be completed during...

In the shipping industry in particular, the tanker sector is currently focusing more on the Safe operation of tankers. This unit has been designed to provide the learner with the required basic knowledge and skills to contribute for the safe operation of a tankers by understanding the hazards and taking precautions to prevent them. Also this unit provides the basic knowledge to respond to various...

The unit provides training for officers with immediate responsibility for loading, unloading, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on chemical tankers. It comprises an advanced training program appropriate to their duties on chemical tankers for their ability to imbibe a safety culture to perform and monitor all cargo operations, familiarly with...

The unit provides training for officers with immediate responsibility for loading, unloading, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on oil tankers. It comprises an advanced training program appropriate to their duties on oil tankers for their ability to imbibe a safety culture to perform and monitor all cargo operations, familiarly with properties of...

To provide the student with an insight into the various elements of a ship and working procedures onboard so they adjust to the shipboard environment and are better prepared to cope with any unforeseen circumstances. Equivalent to MARF041Observe personal safety and social responsibility ...

On Completion of this units students should have the skills and knowledge to use the ships long range radio equipment and have an understanding to perform simple maintenance routines to keep the equipment in good state of repair. Understand the operating procedures in times of distress and emergency while having the basic knowledge of the Australian Search and rescue system. ...

This unit provides training at an advanced level to ships officers on board Liquefied Gas tankers who have immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. This unit meets the learning outcomes of A-V/1-1 paragraph 2 and table A-V/1-1-2, of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 2010...

This unit provides the students with the knowledge and skills to plan, manage, and carry out ¿¿electrical maintenance and repair work involving generators, motors, switchgear and ¿¿related marine electrical equipment on commercial vessels. The work involves planning ¿¿maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, measurements, disassembly, replacements, ¿¿reassembly, and commissioning of the...

To provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations. ...