Security Awareness unit (JVD174)

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
Unit code	JVD174
Credit points	1.2
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Umar Khan
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Main Block 3	13/6/2027	18/11/2027	19/11/2027	20/11/2027
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027
AMC MT Main Block 1	31/1/2027	10/6/2027	11/6/2027	12/6/2027
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness.
• Recognition of security threats; and
• Understanding of the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Self-pace STCW coursework facilitated through MyLO learning platform. Students can expect to take 2 to 6 hours to complete.
Assessment	Boarding a Vessel Assessment (50%)|Online 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.

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