MARSS00008

Shipboard Safety Skill Set

Skill Set

Start your career on commercial vessels.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 09 Mar 2026 Duration: 3 days View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$60

Subsidised

$200

Full Fee

$660

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Course overview

The skill set 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 skill set 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.

https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/marine-order-505-certificates-competency-national-law

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Hands-on training

We take our lessons out of the classroom and into the field. Our industry standard Great Barrier Reef International Marine College prepares you for anything you might experience on the job in a simulated environment, under the careful guidance of expert teachers.

Innovative teaching staff

Our courses are delivered by passionate experts with years of experience in the marine industry. Our teachers understand the practicalities of working in a marine environment.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete all units listed below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MARF060

Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

UNIT CODE :
MARF060

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment.
UNIT NAME
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

UNIT CODE
MARF028

Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

UNIT CODE :
MARF028

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply defined policies and procedures when carrying out fire minimisation procedures and fighting a fire on board a vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
UNIT NAME
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

UNIT CODE
MARF029

Meet work health and safety requirements

UNIT CODE :
MARF029

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow defined work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures to ensure the safety of self, others on board and the vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW in waters to the outer limits of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
UNIT NAME
Meet work health and safety requirements

UNIT CODE
MARF030

Survive at sea using survival craft

UNIT CODE :
MARF030

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea using survival craft. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
UNIT NAME
Survive at sea using survival craft

Ways to study

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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	09 Mar 2026	3 days	Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 09 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	08 Apr 2026	3 days	Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	18 Aug 2026	3 days	Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 18 Aug 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	29 Sep 2026	3 days	Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Sep 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	27 Oct 2026	3 days	Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Oct 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	08 Dec 2026	3 days	Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Dec 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 3 days The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $200 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $660 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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Shipboard Safety Skill Set (MARSS00008)

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Shipboard Safety Skill Set

COURSE CODE: MARSS00008

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that students are aged 16 or older by the course commencement date.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network. It is also recommended that you have access to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Guidance Notes.

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
For Elements of Shipboard Safety this includes having access to and wearing appropriate attire including:

non synthetic/flammable clothing
safety glasses
enclosed shoes

You will not be permitted to attend any classes without appropriate footwear.

For wet drills you also require:

clothes to get wet in (similar to work clothes, but no wet suits)
a second set of clothes (to change into)
a towel
sunscreen
hat

For fire drills you require:

a long sleeve shirt
long pants
sunglasses
enclosed shoes

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Course outcome:

Hands-on training

Innovative teaching staff

Core units

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Shipboard Safety Skill Set

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Resources required

How to apply

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