Marinas 101

Marinas 101

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 MIA'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 soild foundation in the marina industry and gain an insight into the complex and important issues facing marinas currently.

Course Content

1 Day Marinas 101 Course covers:

  • Marina terminology, procedures and facilities
  • Work health and safety
  • Emergency procedures - fire, oil spills, vessel sinkage
  • Marina maintenance and procedures
  • Day-to-day operations eg. inspections, berth occupancy, security
  • Customer service
  • Marina site inspection

Benefits/Learning Outcomes

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

Prerequsites and Career Pathway

There are no prerequsites for this course and it is not a prerequisite for other MIA courses. It lays a solid foundation in operational knowledge of marinas and initiates a career pathway in the marina industry.

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)

Course Fees

MIA Members: $550.00 (incl gst) per person

Non-MIA Members: $715.00 (incl gst) per person

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

Dates and Venues

  • 18 May 2013 - Melbourne, Sandringham Yacht Club
    Registration deadline: 26 April 2013
  • 20 July 2013 - Perth, South of Perth Yacht Club
    Registration Deadline: 29 June 2013
  • 3 October 2013 - Sydney (Venue to be confirmed)
    Registration Deadline: 13 September 2013

Register Now

To book a place, please email the Industry Education Officer, Ian Winestock, the following information of the applicant:

1) Full Name
2) Date of Birth
3) Position
4) Mobile Phone Number
5) Email Address

Ian Winestock, Marina Industries Association Industry Education Officer
education@marinas.net.au
Tel: +61 2 8197 4753