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From 1am AEST Thursday 14 April 2022, the requirement to check-in and to be fully vaccinated in a range of venues and events will end.
Venues include Whitsunday Sailing Club (clubs) and Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre
AMSA Exemption 38 (low complexity duties ) is for limited maritime operations that undertake low complexity duties
Course dates 2022
26 to 27 April
23 to 24 August
15 to 16 November
Duration
2 days theory and practical on the water (8.00am – 4pm)
Course fee $ 410.00
To enrol or more information call (07) 49 466 710 or email info@whitsundaymaritimetraining.com.au
What to bring;
Pen, paper
Suitable clothing for practical assessment
Self-Declaration of Medical Fitness (AMSA558) copy for our records
Eyesight Test Certificate (AMSA542) copy for our records
Note: Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre requires participants to hold a Recreational Boating Licence and to have some boating
experience prior to enrolling in the Exemption 38 course.
AMSA requirements:
Be at least 16 years of age when the exemption is obtained
If carrying passengers hold a current first aid certificate
If operating radio equipment on board a vessel, hold at least a Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency
Meet the same medical and eyesight requirements in Chapter 4 (Medical and eyesight requirements) of Part D of the NSCV that apply for a Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal certificate of competency, except for Division 4.4 Eyesight (colour- vision)
Successfully complete an AMSA approved Exemption 38 course
This qualification is suitable for certified crew operating within the following restrictions
1. Operate during daylight hours 2. Command a vessel <12m long and operate propulsion
power for an inboard engine<100Kw outboard engine<250kW
2. Carry passengers only in the following places and areas:
marina operations and a mooring area in sight of the marina;
inland waters any waters in a tender or auxiliary that are within 1nm
from a parent vessel and in sight of and in communications with the parent vessel;
any other waters approved by the National Regulator
3. Without carrying passengers only in the following places or areas:
places and kinds of water in Point 3 above;
smooth waters, including inland waters;
any waters within 1nm from each point of departure and within 1nm of the coast
transit to and from the aquaculture lease for operation under this exemption;
any waters within 250 metres of a structure fixed to the shore
sheltered waters within 2nm from the coast.
4. Tow persons only in the following area and situation:
any waters that are waterski areas approved by a State or Territory authority, with or
without passengers; and
the vessel has propulsion power, for an inboard and outboard engine,<500kW
Once you have achieved your qualification, as per AMSA requirements you need to keep the following completed records and make them readily available if
requested:
• Final Practical Assessment Record (AMSA536)
• Statement of Attainment/document demonstrating completion of an AMSA approved course
• Self-Declaration of Medical Fitness (AMSA558)
• Eyesight Test Certificate (AMSA542)
• Current First Aid Certificate (if applicable)
• Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency (if applicable)
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