This course is aimed at people working in marine service and boat yards. It instructs them on all facets of straddle carrier operations and maintenance.
Industry professionals have identified key competencies which are vital to the operation and maintenance of a straddle carrier so the operator can use them in the safest and most efficient manner.
This course is based on the following nationally accredited units of competency designed according to the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF):

• MEM11010B Operate Mobile Load Shifting Equipment
• MEM13014A Apply Principals of Occupational Health and Safety in the Work Environment
• MEM16006A Organise and Communicate Information
This two day course covers one day of theory and one day of practical sessions in the boatyard:
• Health and safety
• Maintenance, service checks and pre-start up checks
• Types of slings and maintaining slings
• Customer agreements and communication
• Preparing to lift, positioning slings and lifting
• Blocking and stabilising
• Returning vessels to the water
The course is delivered by MIAA in partnership with Registered Training Organisation - ASH Pty Ltd (20749).
Upon successful completion of the course and assessments you will receive a MIAA Wallet Sized Card and a Nationally Recognised Certificate stating:
"Statement of Attainment"
MEM1101B Operate mobile load shifting equipment
MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM16006A Organise and communication information
To obtain the above, students are required to be present on both days of the course and complete the assessment materials and activities. These are:
- Practical session activities & questions
- Workplace activities & questions
- Video demonstration carrying out a lift
- A log book of 20 Lifts
- A signed declaration from Manager or Supervisor
These are to be submitted to MIAA within 3 months of attending the course. Assistance is available to those with reading or writing difficulties.
A Certificate of Participation will be sent to those who do not complete the assessment within 3 months.
There are no prerequisites for this course, however you should have access to a straddle carrier/travel lift.
Please refer to the Career Pathway for the Marina Industry
People who are currently employed in a boatyard or marine service centre and who operate, or have the potential to operate a straddle carrier or mobile travel lift. It is an opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills and to be trained to a national standard.
MIAA Members: $924.50 (incl gst) per person
Non MIAA Members: $1200.00 (incl gst) per person
Fees include: course folder and presentation, resources, morning and afternoon teas, and lunch for two days.
2-3 June 2012, Sydney, NSW, Australia - Woolwich Dock
Register online now by clicking the submit button below. Registration closes on 11 May 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.
Contact the MIAA Industry Education Officer
Email: education@marinas.net.au or Tel. + 61 2 8197 4753
Event Location: Sydney - Woolwich Dock
Registrations Open: 10 Jan 2012
Registrations Close: 18 May 2012
Price: AU $ 1200.00 (Incl. GST)
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