Course Information
This course is for both recreational and professional seafarers and provides practical and theoretical training in safe operations aboard a vessel.
The Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS) course is consistent with the relevant maritime regulations describing mandatory requirements for familiarisation and basic safety competency required for all seafarers. This includes applicable sections of international, Commonwealth, State and Territory Maritime licensing and regulatory requirements.
Elements of Shipboard Safety qualifies a person to work as a deckhand on a commercial vessel. It is also a prerequisite qualification for anyone applying for a certificate of competency as master/skipper or engineer of a commercial vessel.
Learner Profile
An Elements of Shipboard safety course is suitable for anyone who is embarking upon a career at sea. Learners come from wide ranging age groups and have completed varying levels of education. Some are mature age with time working in the industry and others may be school leavers with little or no experience.
An ESS certificate is a prerequisite qualification when applying for a certificate of competency as master/skipper or engineer of a commercial vessel.
This course requires a general command of spoken English, the capacity to read simple written instructions and the ability to write at the level needed to complete basic workplace reporting forms.
Training Programme
The course is usually conducted in one full week with First Aid delivered over 2 days and fire/survival/OHS units over 3 days.
Medical Requirements
Parts of this course are strenuous. Fire fighting and life raft drills require active participation. Students should ensure they are physically fit. If students have any doubts about participating, they should consult a doctor.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course but a student must successfully complete both the Senior First Aid and Survival & Fire courses to gain the Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS) Certificate. If a student has a current First Aid Certificate, they will not need to repeat that section of this course, however they will need to bring a copy of the certificate as proof of completion.
As well as receiving a certificate of completion in Elements of Shipboard Safety, students will receive a statement of completion in the following units from the Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations):
Units of Competency |
National Code |
Name |
TDMMF1007B |
Provide Elementary First Aid (this unit will not be delivered in Semester 2) |
TDMMF1107B |
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment |
TDMMF5407A |
Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel |
TDMMF5507A |
Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel |
Course content:
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Elements of fire prevention on board the vessel;
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Theory of combustion and methods of extinguishing fire;
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Practical training in the use of portable fire fighting appliances;
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Practical training in launching, boarding and survival in an inflatable life raft, including man overboard procedures;
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Elements of accident prevention as they apply to the shipboard work place, particularly as they apply to falls, working in close proximity to machinery and moving objects, confined spaces, personal protective equipment and hygiene; and
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Senior First Aid (this content will not be delivered in Semester 2).
Requirements for class:
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Set of clothes to wear in water, i.e. shorts and t-shirt;
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Pair of overalls for protection during fire fighting drills (long sleeves, no shorts);
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Solid footwear; and
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Pen and A4 notepaper.
Other details:
- Course costs include exam fees and learning guides
Individual course costs are:
- Senior First Aid: $195.00 (this course will not be delivered in Semester 2)
- Survival & Fire: $390.00
For those students who would like more information about this course, please contact AMFA.
