Safety Training Certification Skill Set

STCW Reg VI/1 Certificate of Safety Training (CoST)

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The AMSA issued Certificate of Safety Training is the minimum mandatory requirement in order to serve on board vessels in international waters. CoST incorporates the following training courses: Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting*, Personal Survival Techniques*, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities*, Security Awareness Training*.

*Complete this training as an individual course or through the full CoST.

Location - Cairns: Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, 55-61 Tingira Street, Portsmith

Dates: 23 August 2021 6 September 2021 18 October 2021

Hours of Study: 5 days plus online study
(Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm)

Full Fee: $2,535.00

For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 308 233 (extension 5)

AMSA Approved

ASQA Training Package.

Please note that course dates and fee structures are subject to change.

Units

MARF003*	Follow vessel security procedures	Core
MARF006	Observe personal safety and social responsibility	Core
MARF008	Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel	Core
MARF009	Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment	Core

* This unit is to be completed online through Connect Learning Management System by the end of your CoST course.

Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

Minimum age requirement is 16 years.

Delivery Method

Security Awareness Training unit is to be completed online through Connect Learning Management System by the end of your CoST course.

Assessment procedures

Assessment will include written tests and practical demonstration of skills.

STCW Sections covered:
Personal Survival Techniques Section A-VI/1-1, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities Section A-VI/1-4 and Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Section A-VI/1-2, Security Awareness Section A-VI/6-1.

Career prospects – more information

The Certificate enables holders to serve onboard commercial vessels and luxury yachts in Australian and International waters. It is the minimum mandatory qualification required if you intend to work in the maritime industry overseas.

Resources required

You will need to provide the following at your own cost:

Certificate fee to AMSA ($112.00)
One current passport photo
Certified copy of your current First Aid qualification (HLTAID003, Apply First Aid) issued from an 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

Enrol Now!

For additional information on courses, funding and enrolments call 1300 308 233 (extension 5).

For a full list of courses, view our latest course guide.

All prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).

For information regarding our withdrawal and refund policy, please visit here.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

GBRIMC reserves the right to cancel the course if insufficient enrolments have been received by seven days prior to commencement of course.

Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College is part of the TAFE Queensland network. TAFE Queensland RTO No. 0275, CRICOS No. 03020E. Visit tafeqld.edu.au for full RTO details

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