TAFE Statement in Safety Training (CoST) Refresher

• Identify pre-conditions, prevent and control fires, and respond effectively to any fire emergency onboard a vessel

• Contribute to safety management system (SMS) processes

• Survive at sea using personal survival techniques (PST) in case of vessel abandonment

• Action a launch strategy for a survival craft and coordinate a vessel muster

• Locate and access lifesaving and survival equipment

• Provide first aid response to a casualty

• A sound understanding of maritime safety and emergency protocol

• A pathway to further study in the maritime industry

• A Certification of Attendance

• The following certificates will be issued by Australian Marine Complex (AMC) to participants who successfully complete the course:

• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-V1/1, Table A-VI/1-2

• Personal Survival Techniques (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-V1/1, Table A-VI/1-1

Please note:

• To successfully complete the course and qualify for your certificate, it's important to attend all sessions, actively participate, and finish all practical exercises. TAFE NSW may cancel the course if there aren't enough registrations seven days before it starts. Don't worry though – if a course is cancelled, you'll receive a full refund of any fees paid. And when booking flights, consider opting for fully refundable tickets for flexibility.

• You must be 16 years or older at the time of starting this course

• You must already have an AMSA-issued Certificate of Safety Training (CoST). Revalidation is the mandatory requirement for those without the required sea-time (qualifying sea service is at least 12 months in total during the preceding 5 years before application, or 3 months in total during the preceding 6 months prior to revalidating). This must be done every 5 years in order to demonstrate continued competence.

• As this course involves use of breathing apparatus, extinguishing fires, confined spaces and other strenuous activities, you will be required to complete a medical declaration prior to commencing training.

• Intermediate level fitness to manage physical demands

• The ability to swim 50 metres and stay afloat for five minutes without a life jacket

• The ability to work at sea as well as with people in difficult situations and circumstances

• Awareness and understanding of the AMSA certification requirements

• The ability to attend practical assessment sessions on campus and/or related facilities

• Suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as closed footwear, long-sleeve shirt and long pants (or overalls) for fire and pool training. Please contact your prospective campus for practical assessment locations, dates and clothing/PPE requirements.