| Practical Training Dates: | Practical Training Dates are number dependent. If the minimum number of students is not reached QMTS Training reserve the right to cancel and/or reschedule dates.
28/01/2025 |
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| Course Code: | MARSS00008 |
| Locations: | QMTS Training, Brisbane Campus, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly Qld 4179 and QMTS Training, Central Qld Campus, Gladstone Marina Gladstone Queensland 4680 |
| Duration: | 10 hours of on-line theory learning and assessment (must be completed prior to the practical day) followed by a 1 day practical training and assessment activity conducted at QMTS Training Brisbane Campus and at off-site training facilities (pool). |
| Course Fees: | $700.00* *In an effort to help our students during this tough economic climate, at QMTS Training we are subsidising all of our courses by 10% for all students until further notice. |
| Course Delivery: | Trainer Facilitated Learning |
| Course Completion Period: | 12 months from date of enrolment. |
THE COURSE & DELIVERY
The delivery of this qualification will be via an on-line theory training and assessment module and practical training will be delivered at at QMTS Training Manly Campus and at off-site training facilities (pool).
COURSE UNITS
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
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| 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 |
COURSE PROGRAM & ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
These units are delivered as 10 hours of on-line theory learning and assessment (must be completed prior to the practical day) followed by a 1 day practical training and assessment activity conducted at QMTS Training Manly Campus and at off-site training facilities (pool).
Assessment Procedures
A combination of practical and on-line assessments will be undertaken.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No Specific entry requirements are stated in the Training Package as required for this course.
However, as a safety consideration, QMTS Training requires all students to be physically fit to carry out all the roles and responsibilities of a deckhand on a Domestic Commercial Vessel.
Students should be able to swim (any stroke) a minimum of 50 metres fully clothed.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy
It is a requirement of this course that all enrolling students undertake a language, numeracy and literacy assessment.
Age restrictions
QMTS Training 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 be able to access their student learner portal throughout their classroom training and assessments.
Free Wi-Fi is available during training.
As students will undertake training in the use of the QMTS Training student portal they will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage.
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Enrolment Documentation
When enrolling into a QMTS Training course it is a requirement that all enrolment documentation is received before enrolment confirmation can occur. The required documents and information are listed below:
- Pre-Enrolment Form (Personal Details)
- Enrolment/Induction Checklist and proof of identify either a driver’s licence or Australian Passport.
- All Students will be required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolment can be completed.
QUALITY and COMPLIANCE
QMTS Training is the RTO responsible for the quality and compliance of the nationally recognised training being delivered and is also the RTO that will issue any qualification or statement of attainment certificate to eligible learners.
COMPLAINTS and APPEALS
Should you at any time wish to lodge a complaint, you can do so by contacting your trainer or the Chief Executive Officer of QMTS Training on 07 3186 6930.
Please refer to the Client Handbook for further information on our Complaints and Appeals Processes.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | |
| MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set | 10 December 2024 | 07:30 am - 03:30 pm | QMTS Manly Training Centre | 3 | |
| MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set | 28 January 2025 | 07:30 am - 04:30 pm | QMTS Manly Training Centre | 7 | |
| MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set | 28 May 2025 | 07:30 am - 04:30 pm | QMTS Manly Training Centre | 10 | |
| MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set | 16 September 2025 | 07:30 am - 04:30 pm | QMTS Manly Training Centre | 10 |
We also provide higher qualifications for a Coxswain Grade 1, Coxswain Grade 2, Master up to 24m, Master up to 35m, Master up to 35m Upgrade, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 and Marine Engine Driver Grade 3.
