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...