Courses & Units
Security Awareness JVD174
Course enrolment can be undertaken by completing the on-line enrolment application available at https://www.amcsearch.com.au/course/security-awareness-training-online
Introduction
This online short course unit is an integral component of mandated competencies required by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Australia’s national maritime safety regulator. Providing the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report security threats and applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training. *It should be noted that after a seafarer obtains a Security Awareness Training endorsement from AMSA, there is no need for refreshment or revalidation of this training if the seafarer meets the security-related familiarisation requirements of STCW regulation VI/1 and participate in the drills and exercises required by the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code.
Summary
Unit name | Security Awareness |
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Unit code | JVD174 |
Credit points | 1.2 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
Coordinator | Mr Daniel McCowen |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Introductory |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | AMC MT Main Block 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | AMC MT Main Block 3 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
AMC MT Main Block 3 | 17/6/2024 | 14/11/2024 | 15/11/2024 | 17/11/2024 |
AMC MT Main Block 1 | 5/2/2024 | 13/6/2024 | 14/6/2024 | 16/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Outline maritime security procedures, reporting, and plans on board a ship or in port facilities
- Describe relationships between security levels and ship or port operations
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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031705 | $107.00 | $107.00 | not applicable | $299.04 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Self-pace STCW coursework facilitated through MyLO learning platform. Students can expect to take 2 to 6 hours to complete. |
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Assessment | Boarding a Vessel Assessment (50%)|Security Awareness Training Assessment (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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