Straddle Carrier Course Sydney 29 - 30 June 2019
by Vijaya Selvaraj (MIA) 22 Mar 2019 04:53 PDT
29-30 June 2019
Presenting Day-to-Day Operations © Marina Industries Association
The Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance course is aimed at people working in marine service and boat yards. It instructs them on all facets of straddle carrier / travel lift operations.
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 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
Course Content
This two day course covers one day of theory and one day of practical sessions in the boatyard. Topics covered are:
- Work, 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
Gain a nationally recognised certificate of attainment
Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, students will receive a MIA Wallet Sized Card and a Nationally Recognised Certificate stating the units of competency completed. They are also entered onto a national database of accredited straddle carrier operators
To obtain the above, students are required to be present at both days of the course and complete the following assessment materials and activities:
- Practical session activities and questions
- Workplace activities and questions
- Video demonstration carrying out a lift
- A log book of 20 Lifts
- A signed declaration from Manager or Supervisor
These materials are to be submitted to MIA within three 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 above requirements within three months.
Prerequisites and career pathway
There are no prerequisites for this course, however students should have access to a straddle carrier/travel lift.
Please refer to the Career Pathway for the Marina Industry.
Date, Venue and Cost
Date: Saturday to Sunday 29 - 30 June 2019, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Sydney Harbour Boat Storage, Wharf 6 Robert Street, White Bay, Balmain, NSW 2041
Cost:
MIA Members: $945.50 (incl gst) per person
Non MIA Members: $1230.00 (incl gst) per person
Fee includes: course folder and presentation, resources, morning and afternoon teas, and lunch for two days. Students must find their own accommodation.
Register Now!
To book a place, members may download the following enrolment form and email the completed form to the Industry Education Officer, Vijaya Selvaraj:
or please email the Industry Education Officer, Vijaya Selvaraj with the following applicant information:
1) Full Name
2) Date of Birth
3) Position
4) Mobile Phone Number
5) Email Address
Registration closes Friday 24 May 2019
For further information please contact Vijaya Selvaraj on 02 8197 4753 or