This course is for people interested in completing safety training that contribute to qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package as part of working on the water under the Shipboard Safety Skill Set.
Successful completion of this course is an AMSA requirement for anyone who works or wishes to work as a Near Coastal Coxswain, Master, Marine Engine Driver or, where stipulated, as a deckhand on a commercial near coastal vessel.
The course provides theoretical and practical training in matters that affect personal safety, the safety of the vessel and the safety of the crew. It covers topics including:
SMT’s training and assessment is conducted in the classroom, in a pool and at a fire ground and will include:
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is expected that people who enrol and participate in this course are confident working in and on the water.
This is a 2-day course (one day: 9am – 5pm @ SMT, one day: 8:30 – 5pm @ The Lea).
All of the equipment, training and assessment materials that participants need will be provided by SMT. Participants must bring their own writing materials and wear work-style clothing and enclosed footwear appropriate for the weather conditions forecast for the fire practical day.
Participants must also bring a spare set of work clothes for the pool practical session as you are required to be fully clothed in the water.
If you successfully complete all the written and practical assessments, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units:
For eligible Tasmanian residents, this training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.
Registered Training Organisation – RTO Code 7074
We provide nationally accredited training and assessment from the Seafood Training Package – SFI and the Maritime Training Package – MAR.
