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Marinas 101 - Gold Coast - 19 May 2012

Course Information

The one day Marinas 101 course provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of marina operations. It is of great value to people who are new to the marina industry and who do not yet have the experience required for MIAA's other management training courses.

The Marinas 101 course opens the door to a network of industry professionals who are willing to share their wealth of industry knowledge and experiences. Through the course, participants can start build a solid foundation in the marina industry and gain an insight into the complex and important issues facing marinas currently.

Course Content

The 1 Day Marinas 101 Course covers:

• Marina terminology, procedures and facilities
• Workplace health and safety
• Emergency procedures - fire, accidents
• Marina maintenance and procedures
• Day-to-day operations eg. inspections, berth occupancy, walkways, security
• Understanding the needs of boaties, marina tenants, suppliers and the public
• Marina tour

Benefits/Learning Outcomes

• Learn from experts in the industry
• Expand networks
• Achieve a Certificate of Participation
• Hear about latest practices
• Tour a Marina

Prerequisites and Career Pathway

Marinas 101 lays a solid foundation in operational knowledge of marinas and initiates a career pathway in the marina industry. There are no prerequisities for this course.

Please refer to the Career Pathway for the Marina Industry.

Who Should Attend?

The course is of great value to people who are new to marinas, work for councils or government organisations and for marina employees. It provides an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the marina community and learn the basics of marina management and operations.

Feedback from Past Students

"The Marinas 101 course has allowed my staff to gain a thorough understanding of the operation and management of a marina and its environmental and community challenges. I value these courses and ensure that all of my staff attend them early in their employment."
Allan Cayzer CMM, Marina Manager, Marina | YE

"I found the entire day really interesting and beneficial for marine management as our marina develops."
Carmel Malone, Portland Bay Local Port (Glenelg Shire Council)

Scholarship

The Marinas 101 - Superior Jetties Scholarship is open to anyone who is interested in attending the course and who is a member of the MIAA (Membership can be either through your Marina or as an individual). The Scholarship will cover all costs (travel excluded) of attending the course.

For application details and requirements please download 2012 Marinas 101 Scholarship.

Applications for the Scholarship are due by 20 April 2012.

Course Fees

MIAA Members: $550.00 (incl GST) per person

Non MIAA Members: $715.00 (incl GST) per person

Fees include: course folder and presentation, morning and afternoon teas, lunch and marina tour.

Date & Venue

19 May 2012

Gold Coast City Marina
76 -84 Waterway Drive, Coomera, Queensland

Register Now Online

Register online now by clicking the submit button below. Registration closes on 27 April 2012.

Note: you will need to login with your username and password to register for the member rate. If do not have these or have forgot them, please email Ian Winestock at education@marinas.net.au.

Enquiries

Contact the MIAA Industry Education Officer, Ian Winestock, at education@marinas.net.au
or Tel. + 61 2 8197 4753

Event Location: Gold Coast City Marina

Registrations Open: 30 Nov 2011

Registrations Close: 27 Apr 2012

Price: AU $ 715.00 (Incl. GST)