Tanker Familiarisation
Information Technology Solutions
(conducted in conjunction with Combined Advanced Oil and Chemical Tanker Safety)
Course Aim
Course Pre‐Requisites
An AMSA approved Basic
Fire Fighting certificate
Scheduled Dates
• 9 February 2009
• 25 May 2009
• 13 July 2009
• 7 September 2009
Course Fee
AUD $850
Includes:
• AMC Search writing
materials
• Course notes
• Morning and afternoon
tea
The Tanker Familiarisation course is designed to provide training for officers and
ratings assigned specific duties and responsibilities relating to cargo or cargo
equipment on tankers.
Course Times
0900 ‐ 1700 each day
May vary on individual timetables
Content
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Characteristics of cargoes
Toxicity
Hazards
Hazards control
Safety equipment and protection of personnel
Pollution prevention
Course Approval
This course complies with the requirements of Section A‐V/1, Para 2‐7, STCW78 as
amended and is approved by AMSA.
Certificate
Course Duration
1 day
NOTE: Reduced duration only
applies if undertaken in
conjunction with a Tanker
Safety course.
AMSA approved 2 day Tanker
Familiarisation courses can be
arranged on demand.
Venue
This course can be
conducted at AMC,
interstate and
internationally
An AMSA approved “Tanker Familiarisation” Certificate will be issued by AMC to
participants who satisfactorily complete the course and provide documentary
evidence to satisfy the course pre‐requisite.
AMC Search markets and administers short courses on behalf of AMC which
retains academic control of all courses. AMC’s mandatory short courses meet the
requirements of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and comply
with the International Maritime Organisation’s STCW78 Code as amended. AMC
Search short courses do not qualify participants for the issue of Units of
Competency under the Maritime Training Package. Should further training be
undertaken within the Maritime Training Package, the AMSA approved short
course Certificate may not be accepted for the purpose of Recognition of Prior
Learning.
Safety Information
Course participants are requested to note the following safety information:
Enclosed footwear must be worn at all times. The AMC Occupational Health &
Safety requirements will be adhered to throughout the course. Government
regulations prohibit smoking in classrooms or within 10 metres of buildings.
Delivery Strategy
The course will be delivered by classroom theory sessions
Tanker Familiarisation
Information Technology Solutions
(conducted in conjunction with Combined Advanced Oil and Chemical Tanker Safety)
Assessment Strategy
Full attendance and participation during the course.
Course Pre‐Requisites
An AMSA approved Basic
Fire Fighting certificate
Scheduled Dates
• 9 February 2009
• 25 May 2009
• 13 July 2009
• 7 September 2009
Course Fee
AUD $850
Includes:
• AMC Search writing
materials
• Course notes
• Morning and afternoon
tea
Course Duration
1 day
NOTE: Reduced duration only
applies if undertaken in
conjunction with a Tanker
Safety course.
AMSA approved 2 day Tanker
Familiarisation courses can be
arranged on demand.
Venue
This course can be
conducted at AMC,
interstate and
internationally
Application
Application forms are available for direct on‐line submission from our web page:
This facility provides for course
fees to be paid by a secure online transmission of your credit card details. Credit
card payments are processed using eWAY secure online payment technology.
Bankcard, Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
Short Course Team
Cathy Wilson
Short Course & Promotions Manager
Email:
Tel: (03) 6335‐4852
Estelle Hudson
Training Administrator
Email:
Tel: (03) 6335‐4853
Emilie Donovan
Short Course & Accommodation Administrator
Email:
Tel: (03) 6335‐4863
Dean Jurgens
Assistant Administrator
Email:
Tel: (03) 6335‐4858
Contact Details
Website:
www.amcsearch.com.au
Postal Address: Locked Bag 1400 Launceston Tas 7250
Delivery Address: Newnham Drive Newnham Tas 7248
On‐Campus Accommodation
Norfolk Hall has motel style accommodation with queen or king size beds,
television, fridge and ensuite bathroom facilities. Rates are: $70 per night. All
meals are available for purchase from AMC Cafeteria. For further information and
to make a reservation, please contact a short course team member, or refer to:
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Terms
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To secure your enrolment, payment of 50% of the course fee is required. Cancellations up to
15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations
less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.
AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course if insufficient registrations have been
received by seven days from commencement of course. Any fees paid for cancelled courses
will be refunded in full.
When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.