MARSS00033

Safety Training Certification Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Start your career on the water with this mandatory Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) safety short course. Become qualified to work on domestic commercial vessels or luxury yachts in Australian and international waters.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 04 Aug 2025 Duration: 1 week View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$2,745

Course overview

This course will give you the skills to follow security procedures, prevent and fight fires on a ship, and survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment. 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.

The Certificate of Safety Training is an STCW AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) approved five-day short course that covers required skills and knowledge necessary to enable application to AMSA for the issue of a Certificate of Safety Training. Successful completion of the licence will enable holders to work on board commercial vessels and luxury yachts in Australian and International waters. Seafarers seeking certification should contact AMSA.

What can I do?

Luxury Yacht Worker
Commercial Vessel Worker

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

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.

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.

What you will study

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

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID011

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE
MARF037

Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)

UNIT CODE :
MARF037

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report security threats.
UNIT NAME
Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)

UNIT CODE
MARF046

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

UNIT CODE :
MARF046

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea using personal survival techniques (PST) in the event of vessel abandonment.
UNIT NAME
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

UNIT CODE
MARF035

Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)

UNIT CODE :
MARF035

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prevent and control fires and to respond effectively to any fire emergency onboard a vessel.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)

UNIT CODE
MARF041

Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

UNIT CODE :
MARF041

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the safety management system (SMS) processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs.
UNIT NAME
Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. 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 with some online	04 Aug 2025	1 week	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Full fee: $2,745 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 04 Aug 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 week 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 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $2,745 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. Online, 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 with some online	01 Sep 2025	1 week	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Full fee: $2,745 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 01 Sep 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 week 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 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $2,745 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. Online, 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 with some online	10 Nov 2025	1 week	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Full fee: $2,745 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Nov 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 week 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 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $2,745 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. Online, 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 with some online	24 Nov 2025	1 week	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Full fee: $2,745 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 24 Nov 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 week 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 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $2,745 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. Online, 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 with some online	08 Dec 2025	1 week	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Full fee: $2,745 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Dec 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 week 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 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $2,745 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. Online, 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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Safety Training Certification Skill Set (MARSS00033)

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Safety Training Certification Skill Set

COURSE CODE: MARSS00033

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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

You must be a minimum of 16 years of age and be medically fit to complete all tasks.

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 the Certificate in Safety Training 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
- closed in footwear and socks (runners are suitable)
- long sleeve shirt
- long pants (or overalls)
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

Important information

You will need to provide the following:

Payment for Certificate fee to Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). See AMSA website for current fees.
One current passport photo
Delivery of the HLTAID011 unit will be completed outside of the 5 day block delivery. Students may attend scheduled classes offered by TAFE Queensland or may apply for credit transfer if they have completed the unit through another Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Closed in footwear and socks (runners are suitable), long sleeve shirt and long pants (or overalls) for fire and pool training.

STCW Sections covered:

Personal Survival Techniques Section A-VI/1-1
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities Section A-VI/1-4
Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Section A-VI/1-2
Security Awareness Section A-VI/6-1

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:

Innovative teaching staff

Hands-on training

Core units

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Safety Training Certification Skill Set

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

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Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

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