Get started on your seafaring safety skills, and learn about security procedures on board a vessel; how to observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR); complete security awareness training. Gain essential skills and knowledge to be able to survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment; and fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting).
If you're keen on a career on the high seas, this short course skill set is a great place to start!
You'll learn about security procedures on board a vessel; complete security awareness training; and learn how to observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR).
You'll also gain essential skills and knowledge to be able to survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment; use personal survival techniques (PST); provide basic first aid; and contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting).
This skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Successful completion can provide credit, should you pursue further study in a related qualification.
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The Certificate of Safety Training is an STCW95 AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) approved training course which qualifies holders of the certificate to work on vessels in Australian and International waters. This course meets the requirements of STCW as revised by Manila Amendments 2010, and is AMSA approved.
It is ideal for those wanting to improve safety, or to work on vessels in Australian and international waters.
Gain these skills
- contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
- follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
- observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
- survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.