NONAC03054

Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) Continued Competence Refresher

Non-accredited Short Course | AMSA Approved

Relevant competencies from Personal Survival Techniques – STCW Table A-VI/1-1 and Fire Prevention or Fire Fighting – STCW Table A-VI/1-2.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 18 Feb 2027 Duration: 1 day View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$1,155

Course overview

The Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) Continued Competence Refresher Training is designed for holders of an AMSA issued Certificate of Safety Training and meets the mandatory Sea Survival and Fire Fighting continued competency requirements for current Seafarers with qualifying sea service.

This course covers the relevant refresher competencies from the STCW short courses, Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.

Covers relevant components of:

Personal Survival Techniques – STCW Table A-VI/1-1.
Fire Prevention or Fire Fighting – STCW Table A-VI/1-2.

Note: All continued competence refresher courses are valid for up to 5 years and may be used once for revalidation purposes

What can I do?

Maintain Regulatory Maritime Certification

Course outcome:

Statement of Participation

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.

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	18 Feb 2027	1 day	8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday	Full fee: $1,155 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 Feb 2027 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 day 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. 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,155 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. No assessment 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 Mar 2027	1 day	8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday	Full fee: $1,155 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 Mar 2027 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 day 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. 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,155 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. No assessment 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 Apr 2027	1 day	8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday	Full fee: $1,155 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 Apr 2027 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 day 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. 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,155 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. No assessment 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	20 May 2027	1 day	8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday	Full fee: $1,155 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. 20 May 2027 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 day 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. 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,155 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. No assessment 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	17 Jun 2027	1 day	8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday	Full fee: $1,155 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. 17 Jun 2027 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 day 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. 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,155 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. No assessment 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

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Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) Continued Competence Refresher (NONAC03054)

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Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) Continued Competence Refresher

COURSE CODE: NONAC03054

Payment Options

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 will be required to provide evidence of either:

Current AMSA issued Certificate of Safety Training (CoST)
OR
Evidence of a current international STCW certifications

Inherent Requirements

Before deciding if a course is right for you, it’s important to make an informed choice and consider the key skills, knowledge, assessment, licensing and physical requirements involved. Review the inherent requirements for this course and reflect on whether any of them might present difficulties for you. If you feel you may have challenges due to a disability, a health condition, or for any other reason, we encourage you to speak with a regional Faculty Management, a student services team member, or the regional AccessAbility Officer to discuss your concerns and confirm if the course is suitable for you.

Resources required

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.

Industry-appropriate clothing, including: 

Closed in footwear and socks

You will be required to provide the following:  

 For pool sea survival practicals: 

Swimwear (Sun Safe recommended)
Towel

 For fire practicals: 

Thick work socks 
Sunglasses (recommended) 
Hat (recommended) 
Water bottle

  Personal Equipment  

Personal stationery
Notebook

Provided by Tafe Queensland

Please be aware you will be required to wear the following TQ provided PPE: 

Overalls
Steel toe non-conductive seaboots 
Safety glasses  
Immersion suit
Life jacket 
Sunscreen

Important information

Please ensure you have read the inherent requirements to ensure you are aware of all licensing, key skills, knowledge, assessment and physical requirements of this course. 

If you do not have the required sea services to meet AMSA requirements please refer to course information for Certificate of Safety Training Revalidation Skill Set.

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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