Australian Maritime College (AMC Search)
Blended Delivery - Online: 12 hours; On-Campus: 0.5 Day
This STCW-approved maritime safety course prepares seafarers for shipboard life by covering personal safety, hazard awareness, and social responsibilities. Essential for anyone seeking to work on international vessels.
Participants require a reasonable internet connection and webcam to complete the online theory component. No specific prior maritime experience is required, though the course is designed for individuals preparing to work on board vessels. Participants must successfully complete the 12-hour online theory component at least 2 working days prior to attending the on-campus practical component.
The course covers Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities through both online and practical components. Online theory modules (12 hours) delivered via University of Tasmania's MyLO platform cover shipboard safety principles, working conditions, hazards identification, safe work procedures, and social responsibilities at sea. The on-campus practical component (0.5 days) reinforces these concepts through hands-on exercises and practical demonstrations at the Australian Maritime College, ensuring participants can apply safety knowledge in real maritime environments.
The Australian Maritime College is an AMSA-approved training provider with extensive maritime expertise and state-of-the-art facilities. As a recognized training organization (RTO ID 60131), AMC Search delivers internationally recognized qualifications accepted by maritime authorities across multiple jurisdictions including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and Panama. The blended delivery approach combines rigorous online theory with practical hands-on training.
Successful completion of this course is a mandatory requirement for employment on board vessels in international waters. It qualifies graduates to work as crew members on commercial and international shipping vessels. The STCW certification is recognized globally and opens career pathways in maritime operations, deck crew positions, engine room roles, and other shipboard positions across the international shipping industry.
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