MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set
The Shipboard Safety Skill Set forms a crucial part of all maritime qualifications offered from Coxswain Grade II, Coxswain, Master 24 and MED II. This 3 day course covers all of the important emergency procedures required to survive at sea if...
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
This is a targeted skill set related to the Skills Ready program, which is aimed at rebuilding our local businesses and communities with free and reduced-price training. Other skill sets can be found on our Skill sets and short courses (opens in a new tab) page.
Overview
Campus Broome | Karratha | Kununurra | Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
Study Mode On Campus
The Shipboard Safety Skill Set forms a crucial part of all maritime qualifications offered from Coxswain Grade II, Coxswain, Master 24 and MED II. This 3 day course covers all of the important emergency procedures required to survive at sea if disaster strikes. The course is intensive, rigorous and physically demanding.
Participants will learn how to:
- Swim short distances while fully clothed and wearing shoes without the aid of a life jacket
- Launch a life raft, right an inverted life-raft, climb into the life raft and assist other survivors
- Successfully use flares, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) and other emergency equipment
- Follow evacuation procedures to abandon ship and use survival techniques such as HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Position)
- Use correct fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire type such as oil fire, electrical fire or plastic fire
- Understand and practice Occupational Safety and Health workplace procedures
Units:
MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
- Survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
- Fight fires procedures on board vessels
- Health and Safety requirements
- Survive at sea using survival craft
This skill set is delivered over three (3) days or 19.5 hours:
- 2 days (14 hrs) face to face of theory and knowledge assessments in classroom.
- 1 day (5.5 hours) assessment of practical components including:
- Using portable Fire Extinguishers to extinguish a small fire
- Flare Demonstration whereby all participants are required to activate 2 types of handheld flares
- Personal Floatation Device (PFD) & Life Raft practical
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $124.74 | $137.50 | $262.24 |
| Concession | $36.96 | $137.50 | $174.46 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $21.20 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $9.90 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $12.40 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $94.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.