| Course Code: | MARSS00008 |
|---|---|
| Locations: | QMTS Training QLD, Brisbane Campus, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly Qld 4179 |
| Face to Face Course Duration: | 1 Day Practical Assessment + Online Learning including Theory Assessments |
| FACE TO FACE COURSE DATES: | Tuesday 31/03/26 Monday 18/05/26 Monday 13/07/26 Monday 24/08/26 Monday 26/10/26 Monday 07/12/26 |
| Face to Face Course Fees: | $750.00 |
COURSE UNITS
| Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
| MARF060 | 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 OUTCOME
MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set
Careers & Pathways:
This Skill Set contributes to a range of qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package and on its own allows students to work onboard a commercial vessel.
Higher qualification Pathways:
MAR20324 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
MAR20424 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
MAR40324 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
COURSE DELIVERY
aXcelerate Student Learner Portal
QMTS Training QLD utilises the user-friendly digital learning management system aXcelerate to provide their students with everything they need to complete their certificate course.
From their aXcelerate profile, students are provided with a comprehensive, structured Learning Plan, containing a collection of structured modules based on the Units of Competency required for the skill set. Each module contains all the reading, resources and on-line assessments required to complete the module.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must be 16 years or older.
Basic English skills, reading and writing.
As a safety consideration, QMTS recommends all students are able to confidently 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, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment.
Technology
As the delivery of the course relies on access to the aXcelerate Student Learner Portal, students must have access to their own computer, laptop or iPad
Students will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage. This includes how to access the internet, download documents, save files to a hard drive and upload files into the Student Learner Portal. On enrolment, all students receive a Student Learner Portal Learner Guide.
ENROLMENT
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:
- Online Enrolment form
- Enrolment Induction Checklist
Please also note that Students will be required to provide QMTS Training with their Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolment can be completed.
COURSE ASSESSMENTS
A combination of Practical and Theory assessments will be undertaken. The assessments may consist of multiple choice and short answer.
All students will access all on-line assessments via their aXcelerate Student Learner Portal.
Practical Assessment
Students will be required to attend our Manly, Brisbane campus to complete their 1 day practical assessment.
This includes fire fighting, deploying flares and water drills.
We also provide higher qualifications for a Coxswain Grade 1,  Master up to 24m, Master up to 45m, Master up to 45m Upgrade, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2  and Marine Engine Driver Grade 3.
