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Student Handbook Vocational Education and Training 2020
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is committed to a high quality vocational training experience Student Handbook amc.edu.au
Contents
Principal’s welcome 2 Residential parking permit 10
Meet our fleet 3 Bus 10
MV bluefin 3 Lunch 10
Reviresco 3 Work health and safety (WH&S) 10
Stephen Brown 3 Beauty Point and Bell Bay personal protective
clothing policy 11
Competency based training 4
Purpose 11
Learning 4
Duty of care 11
Learning expectations and strategies 4
Definitions 11
Online environment 4
Exceptions 11
Prior knowledge and/or skills 5
Levels of PPE 11
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 5
Signage 12
Credit transfer 5
Implementation of the Policy 12
Assessment 6
Questions 12
Assessment results 6
AMC Beauty Point campus workplace health and safety
Students who miss an assessment 6
information for students 12
Flexible forms of assessment 6
Amenities 12
Use of dictionaries during assessments 6
Beauty Point Personal Protective Clothing Policy 12
Access to student records and participation 6
Emergencies 12
Student evidence collection - privacy 6
Environmental issues 13
Review of results and appeals 6
First Aid 13
Student misconduct 7
Hearing protection 13
Issuing your qualification or statement of attainment 7
Lock out tag out 13
Student feedback 7
Manual handling and lifting gear 13
Specific attendance/performance requirements 7
Parking 13
Access and equity 8
Reporting of hazards and incidents 13
Fees & charges 8
Safe Start Kiosks 13
Fees 8
Security 13
Refund policy 8
Signing in and out 13
Privacy 8
Smoking policy 13
Further information and assistance 9
Stephen Brown – Emergencies onboard 14
Unique student identifier (USI) 10
Workplace health and safety tools 14
What is a USI? 10
Campus maps 15
Who needs a USI and why? 10
AMC Newnham campus, Launceston 15
AMC contact 10
AMC Fire Ground, Bell Bay 16
Getting to AMC 10
AMC Beauty Point campus, Beauty Point 17
Accommodation 10
Parking 10
1
Welcome to the Australian
Maritime College
Welcome to the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania
– the national institute for maritime education, training and research.
AMC is one of the seven founding members of the International
Association of Maritime Universities, which represents five continents.
The growing maritime, defence, marine We offer a wide range of courses We look forward to welcoming students
and offshore sectors are an exciting from vocational training through to who are seeking rewarding careers in
and strategic area of growth for AMC bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees defence, naval shipbuilding, maritime
and the University of Tasmania. We are and doctorates, spanning the areas of: engineering, maritime logistics and
pleased to be a strategic partner in the shipping, and real-world research
• Maritime engineering and
Naval Shipbuilding College, where we’ll opportunities.
hydrodynamics
collaborate with industry, government
and academia to deliver the expertise • Maritime business and
and workforce required for Australia’s international logistics
continuous naval shipbuilding program. • Ocean seafaring
AMC is globally recognised as being a • Maritime Operations and
centre for excellence. Our multimillion- Coastal Seafaring
dollar suite of specialist teaching, learning
AMC has a vibrant and culturally diverse
and research facilities are internationally
community, providing students with
acclaimed and are used by defence,
an international learning experience.
industry and government organisations
Our class sizes enable students and
world-wide to answer leading-edge
teaching staff to develop a close working
research questions. In addition, our
relationship (often knowing each other
experienced teaching and research staff
by first names), and there are a range of
have extremely strong industry links.
accommodation options and scholarships
AMC is located in Australia’s picturesque
Mr Michael van Balen AO
on offer.
island state of Tasmania on the banks of Principal
Our highly-skilled graduates are in demand Australian Maritime College
the beautiful Tamar River in Launceston,
worldwide, with alumni spread across
with a second campus in Beauty Point
over 50 countries indicating that AMC
that is home to our impressive fleet of
really can be your ticket to the world.
training and research vessels.
In 2017, we realised our plans of
expanding into key national and
international markets with the
establishment of the AMC Sydney We are committed to providing you
study centre at the Australian National
Maritime Museum, right in the heart
with all the support you require
of iconic Darling Harbour. to engage in world-class training.
Our students are provided with flexible
course options, with opportunities for
full-time, part-time and online distance
study. Whether it’s captaining a vessel,
safeguarding marine environments,
designing advanced ocean engineering
structures or keeping the world’s goods
moving, AMC has the qualifications that
will help you realise your career goals.
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Meet
our fleet
MV Bluefin
Whether you’re studying maritime
engineering, the marine environment,
navigation, or the workings of a ship’s
engine, it’s likely you’ll spend some time
on the AMC’s 35m flagship training vessel.
Bluefin cruises Australian waters with
up to 25 students and staff on training
voyages from two days to two weeks.
Bluefin is used for coastal masters, pre-
sea deck and integrated rating training,
and training in shipboard operations.
Other studies on board include habitat
monitoring, fish sampling, fishing
technology, machinery operation and
maintenance, environmental assessment,
oceanographic instrument mooring,
and ship design and function.
Reviresco
This 14m steel-hulled former Queensland
prawn trawler is used by coastal
seafaring students to gain experience in
navigation and engineering skills.
Also aboard this mobile classroom,
marine environment students learn about
fishing gear technology, prawn trawling
techniques, habitat mapping, and aquatic
sampling.
Stephen Brown
This former collier is moored
permanently and has been renovated for
use as a stationary training ship.
Seafaring students learn how to manage
and maintain engines, undertake damage
control training in a purpose built
damage control unit, and conduct deck
maintenance and painting routines on the
ship’s deck and internal structure.
3
Competency based Learning Learning
training Whilst AMC specialises in maritime expectations
Competency based training (CBT) and
training we also deliver programs from
the sustainability, fishing, and business and strategies
assessment is a flexible form of training training packages. AMC, as an institute
that aims to produce a workforce with AMC is committed to high standards
of the University of Tasmania, provides of professional conduct in all activities
the knowledge and skills which students the unique opportunity to
industry requires. and holds its commitment and
create an educational pathway which can responsibilities to its students as being of
The corner stone of CBT is the lead them to University’s undergraduate paramount importance. Likewise, it holds
competency standards contained and postgraduate degrees. expectations about the responsibilities
within the industry Training Package. Delivery of programs is a blend of students have as they pursue their
The concept of competency focuses on classroom training complimented by studies within the special environment
what is expected of an employee in the practical application exercises. Some the University offers.
workplace rather than on the learning programs offer distance education
process, and embodies the ability to The University’s Code of Conduct for
for flexibility and convenience, which Teaching and Learning states: Students
transfer and apply skills and knowledge allows you to study at a time and a place
to new situations and environments. are expected to participate actively
that fits in with your work and family and positively in the teaching/learning
Competency is a broad concept that commitments. Distance study requires
includes all aspects of work performance environment.
you to be able to organise yourself,
and narrow task skills. Vet courses are manage your time, and stay focused and
made up of multiple units of competency. self-disciplined.
Each unit of competency describes the The student experience is our primary
Online environment
skills and knowledge required in the focus at AMC. Staff who deliver on The University username and password
workplace. Students undertaking training the programs are vocationally current will also provide you with access to the
and assessment receive a competent and are experts in their field, providing University library. The library has a
result when successful workplace students with realistic industry situations huge range of information resources
performance is demonstrated. or scenarios. Students who participate that will help you with your studies.
Students may request access to personal in our maritime programs will be able Use this library guide to find the
records at any time. Requests to view to access a full range of training aids location of your library and learn
personal records should be made in including in-survey vessels, survival how to use the library resources.
writing. AMC management only permits apparatus, and simulators.
access to records by students, student- Students can experience what it’s like
authorised parties, and AMC staff. Our to be in control of a vessel using one
staff members need to access your records of the world’s most advanced maritime
to update your training or assessment simulators. AMC’s state-of-the art suite
program, to record training undertaken of facilities offers real-time maritime
and assessment outcomes, qualifications simulation technology that includes
and related data, and to gather a full mission ship’s bridge, a tug
information for reporting purposes. simulator, and six ship-operation bridges
including engine room simulator. The
facilities can also be utilised for research
and investigation into port development,
ship manoeuvring, and improving ship
safety and efficiency.
Simulation bridges the gap between
practical and theory as an effective
aid for training and competency
assessment of seafarers, who learn
about shiphandling, engine room
operations, passage planning and the
use of radar, electronic charts, automatic
identification systems, and automatic
radar plotting aids.
We provide you with the training
and supervision to achieve your goals
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Prior knowledge Recognition of Credit transfer
and/or skills Prior Learning NCVER define Credit Transfer as
(RPL)
“the granting of status or credit by
Recognition of qualifications issued by an institution or training organisation
other Registered Training Organisations to students for modules (subjects)
(RTOs) is usually for the purposes of RPL is the acknowledgement of a
or units of competency completed
entry into a qualification where another person’s skills and knowledge acquired
at the same or another institution or
qualification or certain Statements of through previous training, work or life
training organisation.” An applicant may
Attainment are a prerequisite to entry, experience, which may be used to grant
already hold units of competence that
or for part completion of a qualification status or credit in a subject or module.
can contribute toward a qualification
based on Statements of Attainment for It can lead to a full qualification in the delivered by the Australian Maritime
the units/modules already held by the VET sector and available for all Units of College (AMC). Credit Transfer is the
student. It is mandatory that RTOs accept Competency. The learning outcomes of process that may result in recognition
the qualifications and Statements of each unit provide the RPL benchmarks. of the units of competence towards a
Attainment issued by other RTOs. qualification.
Students may receive full recognition for
Recognition of qualifications issued by the competencies required for a course National and State regulators may
other Registered Training Organisations or module. Students requesting RPL must place restrictions on accepting
does not require an RTO to recognise the first apply for the applicable course/s recognition for a unit of competence
qualifications/Statements of Attainment online. Supporting documentation and for licensing depending on the currency
for any purposes other than training certificates (Certified Copies) can then of competence and whether the
with that RTO, such as licensing or be uploaded to be assessed. provider who delivered the training and
employment arrangements, e.g. industrial assessment is an approved provider.
award classifications. Once the RPL process has been
completed, applicants will be notified If you wish to claim credit transfer
Recognition of qualifications issued promptly of the RPL outcome. prior to arrival at AMC, please send
by another RTO does have a limited certified copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of
lifespan. If the qualification/Statement qualification/statement of attainment that
of Attainment is currently listed on contain the unit of competence you wish
training.gov.au and is still a component to claim for credit transfer to
of a qualification that the student RTO.Administration@utas.edu.au
wishes to undertake, recognition of
qualifications issued by another RTO
must be given. This Policy does not
apply if the qualification/Statement of
Attainment held by the student has been
superseded and is no longer on training.
gov.au or is not the version required by
the qualification into which the student Find out more.
wished to enroll. In such situations,
Recognition of Prior Learning would be Visit amc.edu.au
the appropriate way to proceed.
5
Assessment Students who miss an assessment
Student evidence
collection - privacy
Students who do not attend an
Assessment means the process of assessment must negotiate with their
collecting evidence and making course coordinator to reschedule. If the
judgements on whether competency As a registered training organisation,
assessment is missed due to medical
has been achieved, to confirm that an AMC needs to sight and collect a range
grounds, rescheduling options will be
individual can perform to the standard of evidence in order to deem candidates
given on agreement between the course
required in the workplace, as specified competent. In some cases, this requires
coordinator and the student and at the
in a training package or VET accredited the sighting of confidential student
convenience of the organisation. Please
course. AMC recognises that assessment information.
discuss with the course coordinator
is a core service offered to our learners regarding any rescheduled assessment. AMC is bound by the Privacy Act
(students) and is at the centre of our 1998 and all records are secure and
operation as a Registered Training confidential wherever possible.
Organisation. Quality assessment Flexible forms of assessment
ensures that the skills and knowledge AMC has facilities to provide flexible If there are privacy concerns regarding
of candidates are assessed using four forms of assessment or reasonable your information or records, you should
principal determinants: adjustment as required by students. discuss these concerns with your course
Please discuss with your course coordinator and identify alternative
• that assessment decisions are based sources of evidence to complete your
coordinator what options are available.
on the assessment of skills and course program.
knowledge compared with units of
competency drawn from nationally Use of dictionaries during
Review of results
endorsed Training Packages or assessments
accredited courses
Students whose primary language is not
• that the target industry or enterprise
requirements are contextualised and
English may use their own English or and appeals
bilingual dictionary during an assessment,
integrated within the assessment Record of Results are available on
provided it is approved by the course
request from VET administration in
• that evidence is gathered that meets coordinator.
person or via email at
the rules of evidence
RTO.Administration@utas.edu.au
• that assessment is conducted in
Access to student records and Under the Standards for Registered
accordance with the principles
participation Training Organisations 2015, it is required
of assessment
AMC is committed to providing that assessment processes are valid,
accurate and current records of student reliable, flexible and fair. If you are not
Assessment results participation and progress. If at any satisfied with the assessment process or
Students are notified of assessment point you wish to view your student file your assessment result, you may appeal
results and provided feedback by their or discuss your progress in the course, the decision. Please contact your course
assessor. Please contact your course please arrange a time with your course coordinator to discuss.
coordinator to discuss feedback options. coordinator and they will be more than
willing to help you.
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Student misconduct Issuing your Student feedback
Academic misconduct includes cheating, qualification or AMC is committed to ensuring quality
Statement of
plagiarism, allowing another student delivery and assessment of all training.
to copy work for an assignment or an The formal evaluation process is a major
examination, and any other conduct by
which a student: Attainment strategy in the continual improvement of
all service provision. All program training
When issuing certification AMC must: and assessment services are evaluated
a. seeks to gain, for themselves or for
on a regular basis, with all students
any other person, any academic • issue in a timely manner (AQF and employers, if applicable, receiving
advantage or advancement to which certification documentation must opportunities to complete questionnaires
they or that other person are not be issued within 30 calendar days of and provide feedback on AMC’s services.
entitled; or the student’s final assessment being
b. improperly disadvantages any completed or their exiting their
course, providing all fees have been
other student
paid), so learners can provide proof Specific
attendance/
Students engaging in any form of of their competence to employers (or
academic misconduct may be dealt potential employers) and obtain any
with under the Ordinance of Student
Discipline, and this can include imposition
industry licences or accreditation performance
of penalties that range from a deduction/
• issue AQF certification documentation
directly to the student, not to another requirements
cancellation of marks to exclusion from a
party, such as an employer Students are encouraged to attend all
unit or the University. Details of penalties
that can be imposed are available in • issue students who have completed all sessions during their training course as
Ordinance 9: Student Discipline – Part 3 units or modules in a qualification with per the course timetable.
Academic Misconduct. Visit utas.edu.au a testamur and a record of results
Classes run between 0900 and 1700.
• issue a student who has completed If you are unable to attend or are
one or more units/modules (but not expecting to depart class early, please
a full qualification) and has finished notify your course coordinator.
their training with your RTO with a
statement of attainment (a record of
results may also be issued in this case)
• ensure students can access records
of certification issued to them.
To avoid possible delays in issuing
certification, ensure students have a
Unique Student Identifier (USI) well
in advance of when certification is
expected to be issued. AMC will issue
AQF certification documentation
when a student has completed their
program of training and assessment.
AMC is not required to issue ‘interim’
documentation at any time
7
Access and equity Fees and charges • AMC will refund you any money paid
by you in full in the event we cancel or
AMC as an institute of the University discontinue a course.
of Tasmania is committed to providing Fees • If the participant withdraws from a
equitable access to learning and The course fee you will pay will be course with more than eight weeks’
employment opportunities, as well as dependent on the course you are notice we will refund any course fees
equitable learning and employment undertaking. Specific course fee paid less an administrative fee of 10
outcomes. The University strongly information will be provided to you in per cent of the course cost.
supports the continued inclusion of all your letter of offer from AMC. • Should the participant withdraw for
people in all aspects of the University any reason other than illness (verified
community via the University’s Inclusion If you have any queries regarding
by a medical certificate), with less than
Diversity and Equity Policy. your course fees, please contact VET
eight weeks’ notice, 20 per cent of the
Administration in person or via email
The University aims to: course cost will be forfeited.
at RTO.administration@utas.edu.au
• build a University community in which
Privacy
all members are able to realise their
Refund policy
full potential and participate in all
aspects of University life • All fees and charges levied on students
enrolling in courses offered are All personal information collected by
• ensure differences among members the website of the Australian Maritime
clearly outlined to students before
of the University are respected and College (AMC), a specialist institute of
they enroll. Flexible payment plans
valued the University of Tasmania (UTAS), will be
available for training programs and
• foster an inclusive and vibrant culture cancellation/refund arrangements are used, stored and disclosed in accordance
for students and staff that respects applicable. AMC guarantees that no with the Personal Information Protection
and values diversity additional charges will be imposed Act 2004 (Tas) (the PIP Act), the Privacy
• provide an environment free from during the period covered by the Act 1988 (C’wealth) and the Australian
discrimination and harassment course being undertaken that have not Privacy Principles.
• celebrate the diverse student profile, already been declared prior to course Visit amc.edu.au/privacy
and to ensure that its learning and commencement.
teaching and social and cultural • Where delivery has commenced, in
environment enables and supports the this instance a percentage of student
participation of all students, including fees will be refunded dependent
those experiencing disadvantage on the percentage of the service
• take opportunities to recruit, appoint, provided.
develop and promote staff from
equity groups, at all levels and across
all of its teaching, research and
administrative areas
• use its best endeavours to ensure
that the University’s publications and
official documents use inclusive and
non-discriminatory language and
imagery
Please ensure you are familiar with
UTAS policies and procedures regarding
access and equity. These can be found
at utas.edu.au/policy/by-category
8 Student Handbook amc.edu.auFurther information • Counselling – The University
offers confidential and professional
Alternatively, access the University’s
website and select the Students tab
and assistance counselling to students experiencing a
range of academic, mental health and
at the top of the page. When at the
Current Students page, scroll down and
There is a range of University-wide personal concerns. Information can be select the Learning Development tab.
support services available to you found at utas.edu.au/students/shw/ • The Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal
including: counselling and Torres Strait Islander Students
• Student Advisers – advisors can Alternatively, access the University’s – Riawunna provides a welcoming
help students with time and study website and select the Students tab space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
management; balancing life/work/ at the top of the page. When at the Islander students to meet, study, and
study; managing the impacts of Current Students page, scroll down access academic and pastoral support
difficult personal circumstances on and select the Safety, Health and and assistance. Information can be
study; and connecting with and using Wellbeing tab. found at utas.edu.au/riawunna.
other student support services. • Student Learning Consultations and Alternatively, access the University’s
Information can be found at: Drop-in Sessions – A consultation with website and select the Students tab
utas.edu.au/students/learning/ a Student Learning Adviser supports at the top of the page. When at the
advisers. students in the development of the Current Students page, scroll down
Alternatively, access the University’s academic skills needed to succeed in and select the Aboriginal and Torres
website and select the Students tab their study, such as assignment writing Strait Islander Students tab.
at the top of the page. When at the and exam preparation. Information
Current Students page, scroll down can be found at utas.edu.au/
and select the Safety, Health and students/learning/consultation
Wellbeing tab.
9AMC contact Permanent and temporary signage
should be observed at all times.
Tel: 03 6324 9404 Infringements are issued for vehicles
E-mail: rto.administration@utas.edu.au parked outside designated areas without
a valid voucher or permit or contravening
University By-Laws.
Getting to AMC
Airport to Newnham campus
Residential parking
Unique Student Taxi or car 30 min permit
Bus or shuttle Up to 1hr 10 min
Identifier
The University provides a limited
number of residential parking spaces for
residents at the Sandy Bay and Newnham
Devonport to Launceston
campuses.
What is a USI? Taxi or Car 1h 15min
The Unique Student Identifier or USI Bus or Shuttle Up to 2hrs 24 min Residential parking permits are managed
is a reference number made up of 10 by Accommodation Services. More
numbers and letters that: information about residential parking
Accommodation
permits is available from Accommodation
• creates a secure online record of your Services, telephone: 1300 138 497.
recognised training and qualifications
gained in Australia, even from different Accommodation is available at the
University of Tasmania Newnham
Bus
training organisations
Campus. If you have any questions about
• will give you access to your training accommodation at the University of
records and transcripts Tasmania, please contact: A bus is provided for programed
• can be accessed online, anytime and activities scheduled at other campuses
anywhere Student Living e.g. Beauty Point or Bell Bay. Please
• is free and easy to create advise the admin staff if you are planning
Toll-free Tel: 1300 138 497
on taking your own car or other form
• stays with you for life
Tel: 03 6324 3917 of transport.
Who needs a USI and why? utas.edu.au/student-living/ A bus is available for students
future-residents undertaking practical training at Beauty
If you are a new or continuing student
Point or Bell Bay. The bus will leave from
undertaking nationally recognised
the front of the Swanson building near
training, you need a USI in order to
Parking
the flagpoles at 8am. It is important to be
receive your qualification or statement
punctual as the bus will depart on time.
of attainment. If you don’t have a USI
you will not receive your qualification or The University has a very limited number
statement of attainment. of parking spaces available on each
Your USI will give you access to an online
campus. Students, staff and visitors are
permitted to park in designated car
Lunch
record of the training you have done On days that you will be at Beauty Point
parking areas. With the exception of
since 1 January 2015. You will also be able or Bell Bay you will need to have a packed
Hobart CBD sites, most campuses have
to produce a comprehensive transcript lunch as there are not always facilities
voucher (pay and display) facilities for
of your training. This can be used when available.
visitors and short term parking.
applying for a job, seeking a credit
transfer, or demonstrating prerequisites Parking areas are indicated by signs, Packed lunches for students staying
when undertaking further training. and parking bays are marked with on campus can be ordered from Saltz
coloured dots: Cafe the day before and picked up the
If you are a New Zealand citizen, you next morning.
cannot apply for a USI while overseas. • blue dots (and ‘voucher parking’ sign) -
You will require a USI if you undertake voucher parking
a VET course in Australia, and you will
Work Health and
• red dots (and ‘student permit’ sign)
be able to apply for a USI once you have See student permit
Safety (WH&S)
entered Australia on your NZ passport.
• white dots (and ‘staff permit’ sign)
Visit: usi.gov.au See staff permit or temporary permit
issued by the University The University is committed to providing
• green dots (and ‘resident permit’ sign) a safe and secure teaching and learning
Visit utas.edu.au environment. In addition to specific
requirements of AMC, you should refer
to the University’s policy at utas.edu.au/
work-health-safety.
10 Student Handbook amc.edu.auBeauty Point and Safety Footwear – is as discussed in
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/
Stephen Brown:
• safety footwear
Bell Bay Personal NZS 2210.1:2010 and “is fitted with safety
toe caps.”
• long sleeved garments
Protective Clothing (preferably overalls)
Policy
• full legged trousers
Exceptions
(preferably overalls)
1. Clothing and footwear - visitors and
• welding operations – preferably
students may be escorted to areas
Purpose whilst wearing enclosed and sturdy
cotton drill work wear or overalls
A number of risks exist in and around footwear and normal street clothes. Workshops and teaching areas -
the Beauty Point facilities including the Where provided, designated walkways
wharf, the lifeboats and associated davits, where painting, cutting, grinding,
shall be used as the preferred route in
vessels including the Bluefin, Stephen welding, mechanical operations are
order to reduce the exposure to risks.
Brown, Reviresco, Skipjack, Chromis, and to be conducted:
specialist areas of the Seamanship Centre 2. Overalls - short sleeve shirts and • safety footwear
including the rope room and the working long trousers may be substituted for
overalls provided that a reasonable • long sleeved garments
aloft areas, and are associated with (preferably overalls)
exposure by staff, students, contractors level of sunscreen protection has been
applied and in accordance with the • full length legged trousers
and visitors to:
sunscreen manufacturer’s application/ (preferably overalls)
• elements of the weather including reapplication guidelines. • hearing protection
ultraviolet light
• working in and around confined Levels of PPE Special laboratories and areas:
spaces, height safety and lifting • rope room - safety footwear
The minimum personal protective
equipment
clothing to be worn. • working aloft area - safety footwear
• mechanical, engineering or repair
activities including painting, welding,
Seamanship Centre: Seafood laboratories:
cutting, grinding and power tool use • enclosed and sturdy footwear
and their associated hazards • enclosed and sturdy footwear
• lab coats or long sleeved overalls
• vessel operations both away from a Wharf, pontoons and vessels
berth and alongside (excluding the Stephen Brown): Maritime Fire Fighting Centre
• the movement of small craft and other • enclosed and sturdy footwear • enclosed and sturdy footwear;
equipment in and out of the ground preferably that which meets the
floor of the Seamanship Centre • long sleeved garments (preferably
“safety footwear” definition on the
overalls) but exception 2) Overalls
As a result, this policy has been developed previous page
may be applied
to provide details of the minimum level • if students are unable to provide
• full legged trousers (preferably
of personal protective clothing (PPE) their own safety footwear on the fire
overalls)
that is required to be worn in these areas. ground, they will be required to wear
• areas where lifting/crane/forklift the site-supplied safety footwear
work are being conducted – safety
Duty of care • students attending live fire training or
footwear and hard hats (Occupational
requiring the use of supplied safety
• Staff have a duty of care to ensure Protective Helmets) will be worn
footwear must ensure they wear socks
that students, contractors and visitors • lifeboat operations – enclosed to cover any exposed skin of the feet
comply with the requirements of and sturdy footwear with good up to the ankles as a minimum i.e. no
this Policy. slip resistant soles is the minimum bare feet inside safety footwear
• The particular application of sections footwear level allowed. Sports shoes
• safety glasses are supplied and
of this Policy should be based upon deemed to be appropriate by the
students are encouraged to wear
an individual’s risk assessment for the academic staff may be worn by staff
these during periods of dry and windy
proposed activity. and students
conditions, while undertaking fire
• personal floatation devices (PFDs) ground practical activities
Definitions will be worn by staff, students and
• long sleeved garments (preferably
Enclosed and Sturdy Footwear – is defined contractors when working on the
overalls) but exception 2) Overalls may
as being that which completely covers wharf and pontoons and the wind
be applied, (protective coats will be
toes, has a close fitting back around strength is rated at 35 knots or
provided for use on the fire ground
the heel area of the wearer’s foot that greater during the day. For night-time
and worn at the discretion of staff.
prevents the wearer from “walking out” activities including security patrols the
Staff discretion is based on health
of the shoe and has a sole that offers safety margin for wind strength will be
and wellbeing)
a degree of slip resistance. Thongs, 25 knots
sandals, crocs, shoes with high heels • full legged trousers (preferably cotton
• damage control – safety footwear will
and footwear with leather soles are not drill work wear or overalls)
be worn by staff and students
deemed to be enclosed, sturdy, or
slip resistant.
11Signage
Blue and white safety signage (similar
AMC Beauty Point Campus
to the diagram shown below) has Workplace Health and Safety
been installed to specify the wearing
of PPE in areas. Additionally, blue and information for students
white pictograms are used to advise of
additional PPE requirements in selected Amenities
locations.
A student lunch room is provided and has tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge,
microwave, hot water, and a snack vending machine. The room is located on the
ground floor of the Seamanship Centre building.
Beauty Point Personal Protective Clothing Policy
Due to the complex nature of the Beauty Point Campus both as a workplace and a
training facility, it is necessary for staff and students to ensure that they are wearing
the correct level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In order to provide the
correct information to everyone, a Personal Protective Clothing Policy has been
developed. The Policy outlines the minimum requirement for the use of PPE in various
areas. A copy of the Policy accompanies these notes.
Implementation of the Policy
Emergencies
This Policy will be implemented through
the following: If you detect an emergency whilst at the Beauty Point Campus, please assist us
to ensure that the emergency is dealt with promptly. If you choose to report the
• installation of the necessary signage emergency direct to “000” please also report it to your academic staff member and/
and pictograms or the technical officer. Additionally, emergencies can be reported to the AMC Beauty
• inclusion of this material in AMC Point Reception by phoning 6324 9666 or 9666 from an internal phone.
Beauty Point induction material
The contact details of first aiders and evacuation warden are provided widely across
• encouragement by all staff to ensure the facilities, an example of an information poster is shown in Figure 1. In this particular
that students, contractors and visitors example, the names and contact details of first aiders and evacuation warden for the
comply Stephen Brown are shown.
Questions
Chris Wells
If you are uncertain of the PPE Chief Warden Mobile 0418 531 116 or Ext 9338
requirements in a certain area, please
contact AMC Risk Advisor on telephone: Chris Love
03 6324 9330 for clarification prior Area Warden Mobile 0417 374 123 or Ext 9448
to entry.
Warden Academic Staff
Aft Gangway – preferred option
Muster Area (Initial) Post Side Pontoon – 2nd option
Chris Love
First Aider Mobile 0417 374 123 or Ext 9448
Figure 1
When alarm bells are activated or alternatively when evacuation warden ask staff and
students to leave an area due to an emergency or crisis, you need to leave quickly and
in an organised manner. Shut down equipment, close windows, take bags and wallets
etc. with you, shut doors behind you and then move to the assembly point. At the
Seamanship Centre the assembly point is on the lawn opposite the Seamanship Centre
and adjacent to the hotel.
12 Student Handbook amc.edu.auEnvironmental issues Manual handling and lifting gear Security
The AMC actively participates in Manual handling is an issue that is taken Your security is very important to the
practices designed to minimise our very seriously at the College and we College and Tasmania Police assist by
environmental footprint. If you notice ask that when moving equipment you participating in an “on campus UniCop
excessive water wastage or accidental consider using manual handling aids scheme” in which police officers regularly
hazardous materials/fuel spills, please or two/multiple person lifts whenever visit the facilities and speak with students
advise your academic staff member or a possible. Manual handling aids include and staff. If you need to speak with a
technical officer as soon as possible. forklifts, trolleys and pallet trucks. Please police officer regarding your security,
speak with your academic staff member please contact an academic staff member
or technical officer for access. and request that a UniCop is contacted.
First Aid
At the AMC there are numerous trained Lifting gear is available for elements of The College strongly advises against
first aiders spread widely across the course work. It is inspected and serviced leaving bags containing personal items
College. Each technical officer is a in line with compliance requirements such as mobile phones, iPads and
trained first aider and can provide and should be used in accordance with wallets in classrooms. Security lockers
first aid care with equipment made specified load limits, its intended use and are provided for your use and are
available. This equipment includes First manufacturer’s instructions. located near the reception office in the
Aid kits, resuscitators and defibrillators. Seamanship Centre. Please speak with
If you require First Aid, please ask your Beauty Point Reception staff to obtain
Parking access to a locker.
academic staff member or technical
Parking in the general vicinity of the
officer for assistance.
Seamanship Centre is at a premium as
A First Aid room is provided at the there are limited car parking spaces. Signing in and out
Beauty Point Seamanship Centre and Please do not park on the street adjacent All persons accessing the Stephen Brown
access can be gained by contacting to the hotel as this creates access issues are required to sign in when arriving and
Beauty Point Seamanship Centre for the establishment’s clientele. The then sign out when leaving the vessel.
Reception or a technical officer. AMC has an ongoing agreement with This action provides valuable information
the Tamar Yacht Club in which students to the evacuation warden during an
are allowed to park in the yacht club emergency. Please note that you are not
Hearing protection car park. This car park can be found by required to sign out if you are leaving
Many of the training facilities at the travelling along the short roadway on the the Stephen Brown to use one of the
Beauty Point Campus have noise eastern side of the hotel and following portable toilets on the wharf. You do
generating equipment and training the waterfront. need to sign out if you are going to go
props either in the immediate area or through the wharf security gate.
peripherally. These items of equipment
include but are not limited to angle Reporting of hazards and incidents
grinders, workshop equipment and The AMC encourages the reporting Smoking policy
diesel engines. Whilst signage across of hazards in the workplace and uses The AMC does not promote smoking
the campus indicates where to wear a team-based approach to assigning in the workplace but for those who do
certain types of PPE, the use of hearing actions to control them. An online report smoke, there is a 10 metre distance rule
protection is recommended. Earplugs system is used throughout the College to be observed with no smoking to occur
can be sourced from one of the two Safe and corrective actions are assigned to within 10 metres of a door, window or
Start Kiosks which are located in the hazard and incident reports. ventilation opening and definitely not in
Seamanship Centre or in Hold 2 on the College vehicles or vessels. Passengers
If you believe that something presents
Stephen Brown. on the vessel Bluefin are able to smoke in
as a hazard, please speak with your
designated areas and at the discretion of
academic staff member or a technical
the Master.
Lockout tagout officer to have the issue reported. If you
The AMC utilises lockout tagout tags, are involved in an incident or near miss, At the Beauty Point campus there are
hasps and locks in the same manner as once again the College asks that you two designated smoking areas:
other industries. If you need to access report the event.
• across the road from the Seamanship
lockout equipment and the Policy, please Centre near the bus parking area
speak with your academic staff member Safe Start Kiosks • on the wharf near the gangway to the
or technical officer. Stephen Brown
The College has installed Safe Start
Kiosks which provide staff and students Cigarette butt receptacles are located at
with ear plugs, sunscreen, hand sanitiser these locations and we insist smokers use
and information regarding the current these devices.
UV readings. This resource is designed to
assist with providing a level of protection
and a visit to a kiosk is recommended.
A Safe Start Kiosk is located just inside
the roller door area of the Seamanship
Centre main building.
13Stephen Brown – Emergencies onboard During an emergency and whilst preparing to evacuate students and staff from the vessel Stephen Brown, it is important to remember that there is one main muster area and a secondary muster area. We would try to use the main muster area on each occasion but the nature of the emergency may prohibit the use of this and it may be necessary to use an alternative. The muster areas for the Stephen Brown are located at: • main Muster Area – at the Sign In/ Out Station on the poop deck and adjacent to the gangway secondary – on the port side pontoon Workplace Health and Safety tools The AMC has developed a suite of tools designed to be used in the workplace and to help with issues such as Job Safety Analysis, hot work permits and confined space entry to name just a few. The tools can be found on the AMC staff intranet and under the Risk Management and Workplace Health and Safety tab. The College encourages the use of these types of tools to manage risk in the workplace. Additionally, the College has a number of resources available should you need assistance in the use of these tools. Please speak with your academic staff member or technical officer for access and assistance. 14 Student Handbook amc.edu.au
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AMC Newnham campus, Launceston
Access to
City of Launceston
15
Recreation
oval
Tennis
court
13
14 12 Access to
University of
Car park Tasmania
Car
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4
5 6 7 8
parking
Visitor
1 Swanson Staff
9 Building Car
3 Park
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11
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1. Swanson Building – Reception & Student Administration
Car 2. Newnham Hall
park
3. AMC Search offices
4. Investigator Hall – student residences
7 8
parking
Visitor
5. Residential offices
6. Survival Training Centre
1 Swanson
7. Cafeteria, recreation centre and auditorium Staff
9 Building
8. Connell Building – Library & Student Support Car
3 Park
9. Marine simulators
10. Faculty of Maritime Transport & Engineering reception
11. Towing
3 Tank 10
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13. Electrotechnology Laboratory 11 Find out more.
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347 Old Bell Bay Road, Bell Bay
50km / 40 minutes drive from AMC
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16 Student Handbook amc.edu.auCentre for Seafaring Training
Beauty Bay
Beauty Point
Township
Port of Launceston
Authority Breakwater
treet
Small Boats Marina
Flinders S
Training vessel
Stephen Brown
permanent mooring
Bagot
Street Jetty Australian
pontoon Maritime College
Jetty
Wharf Road
Centre for
Seafaring Training
To Launceston
via Beaconsfield
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