Elements of Shipboard Safety
This course is for both recreational and professional seafarers and provides practical and theoretical training in safe operations aboard a vessel. As well as receiving a certificate of completion in Elements of Shipboard Safety, students will receive a statement of completion in the following units:
| National Code |
Name |
| TDMMF1007B |
Provide Elementary First Aid |
| 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
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Senior First Aid - St John's
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
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Pen and A4 notepaper
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:
Completion of both Senior First Aid and Survival & Fire courses are required 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.
When and where:
| Port Adelaide |
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Senior First Aid
Feb 08 - Feb 09
Mar 01 - Mar 02
May 03 - May 04
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Nov 22 - Nov 23 |
Survival & Fire
Feb 10 - Feb 12
Mar 03 - Mar 05
May 05 - May 07
Jun 23 - Jun 25
Jul 28 - Jul 30
Aug 25 - Aug 27
Sep 22 - Sep 24
Oct 20 - Oct 22
Nov 24- Nov 26 |
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| Port Lincoln |
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Senior First Aid
May 06 - May 07
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Sep 09 - Sep 10
Nov 11 - Nov 12 |
Survival & Fire
May 03 - May 05
Jul 19 - Jul 21
Sep 06 - Sep 08
Nov 08 - Nov 10 |
Other details:
- Course costs include exam fees and learning guides
Individual course costs are:
- Senior First Aid: $195.00
- Survival & Fire: $390.00
For those students who would like more information about this course, please contact AFA.
