MARSS00008 – Shipboard Safety
MARSS00008 – Shipboard Safety
Course Fees: Only $890.00
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MARSS00008 – Shipboard Safety
This fast paced course is very popular and essential for anyone playing or working on the water.
It really is for everyone, including recreational boat owners , their friends & family, volunteer crew, sailing or boat club members, competitive sailors, fishing club members and is a compulsory OHS unit for GPH Deckhands, Coxswains, Engineers and Masters.
You will learn a diverse range of skills, including survival techniques, safe working procedures for emergency situations on board a vessel, survival techniques on a vessel in an emergency situation, as well as abiding by safe working procedures.
The course includes face-to-face teaching in the classroom as well as demonstrations on donning a life jacket, use of the EPIRB, safety equipment checks, crew drills, how to use a fire extinguisher and line handling basics, and the essentials in the grab bag.
Be prepared for the practical. This is an exciting experience with many challenges throughout the day, and our professional in-water and onboard trainers will assist the young and the old. During the in-water sea survival drills and tasks, the trainer will activate a real life raft and you will be involved in many exercises relating to abandon ship scenarios.
Course Fees: Only $890.00
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Why Choose Klabutermann Marine?
Klabutermann Marine offers industry-recognized, hands-on training that prepares you to excel as a General Purpose Deckhand. Our expert instructors bring years of maritime experience, providing practical skills and insights that go beyond standard training. With Klabutermann Marine, you’ll gain essential knowledge in safety procedures, vessel maintenance, and deck operations, tailored specifically to meet Australian maritime standards.
Choosing Klabutermann Marine means training with a trusted provider focused on real-world applications and compliance with AMSA regulations. Our flexible course options and modern facilities ensure you’re fully equipped for a successful career on the water.
Who is this Course For
Course Fee Details
- Course Cost – $620.00 upfront or $155.00 per fortnight x 4
How To Enrol
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements; however Klabautermann Marine informs participants that they will need to have at least a basic swimming ability in order to successfully complete the practical.
This skill set is part of the regulatory requirements to obtain most near coastal Certificates of Competency. For other regulatory requirements please visit the AMSA website.
Course Admission Requirements
Whilst no specific entry requirements are stated in the training package as required for this course, to be well prepared for this course we recommend that you have:
- An intermediate level of fitness
- The ability to swim 50 metres and stay afloat for 5 minutes while wearing work clothes and without a life jacket
- The ability to handle rough seas without getting seasick
- Access to appropriate work clothes, including closed work shoes and sun protection for practical sessions
Age Requirements
- Klabutermann Marine will accept enrolments from students before their 16th birthday, provided they meet all other admission requirements.
Note: applicants must be 16 years of age or above to be issued with a Certificate of Competence under the National Standards for Commercial Vessels – Part D – Certificates of Competency by AMSA (Refer AMSA Guidance Notice).
Technology
- As some of the resources are contained in a dedicated learner portal, a student must have access to a computer (with Microsoft Office 365 software).
- Students will need to bring a laptop to class with them as they will need to access their student learner portal throughout their classroom training and assessments.
- Students will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage.
Course Delivery
The Elements of Shipboard Safety Skill Set is made up of 4 units of competency:
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MARF027*Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
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MARF028Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
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MARF029Meet work health and safety requirements
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MARF030*Survive at sea using survival craft
All of our assessments are conducted through online software in class.
* Please note: for these units you will be required to undertake a few physical activities such as:
- swimming in a group for a minimum of 50 metres
- swimming in a lifejacket for a minimum of 50 metres
- towing with a life jacket for a minimum of 25 metres
- remaining afloat without a lifejacket for at least 5 minutes.
- boarding a life raft unassisted while wearing a lifejacket and assisting others to board
- jumping safely from a height into the water while wearing a lifejacket
Please contact us prior to your course if you feel you may be physically unable to complete these tasks and we will be able to discuss your options.
Course Overview
The course will teach you survival techniques, safe working procedures for emergency situations on board a vessel, survival techniques on a vessel in an emergency situation, and how to abide safe working procedures.
Our highly experienced team of industry professionals will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to confidently adhere to safety requirements in a maritime environment.
Successful completion of this certification is a requirement if applying to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for Certificate of Competency for:
GPH General Purpose Hand
Coxswain Grade 3 NC
Coxswain Grade 2 NC
Coxswain Grade 1 NC
Sailing Master Coastal NC
Sailing Master Offshore NC
Master (Inland waters) NC
Master <24 m NC
Master <45 m NC
Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC
Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC
Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC
Refer to Marine Order 505 Schedule 1 for Duties and functions for which a certificate of competency is required.
Refer to Marine order 505 Schedule 3 for Eligibility and sea service requirements.
Units Delivered
MARF027: Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
MARF028: Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF029: Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF030: Survive at sea using survival craft
What To Bring
dentification: Australian Drivers Licence, current passport or birth certificate, Unique Student Identifier (USI)
RPL (if applying): Academic transcripts of previous qualifications, CV, letters from employers
Electronic Device: capable of doing assessments online e.g. phone, tablet or laptop
Clothing: Work or casual clothes for both theory and practical days
Footwear: Deck shoes, joggers, sandshoes or work boots (no thongs)
Radio day: 1 x Passport photo for Marine Radio course
Fight Fire day:
- No synthetic outer clothing, socks or underwear
- Long sleeve ‘cotton’ work shirt
- Long ‘cotton’ pants or jeans
- Hair is to be tied back, if applicable
Sea Survival day:
- In-water sea survival clothing to include a t-shirt or shirt plus pants
- Spare set of clothes to wear after sea survival in water practical
- Lunch, a bottle of water, large towel, warm jacket, and strong large plastic bag for wet clothes
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