All bareboat briefers and radio operators working for a bareboat charter organisation in the Whitsundays are required under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983 to complete an approved Bareboat Briefers course.
Course date\ – 1 day
2018
March 27
June 7
September 6
2 days (9am – 4pm)
Classroom theory and practical
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age 18 years
COURSE FEE
$195.00
QUALIFICATION
Statement of Attainment – BSBCMM201 Communicate in the Workplace
Program name – Bareboat Briefer Training
COURSE CONTENT
- Local Knowledge
- Marine Park Management and Responsible Reef Practices
- Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Communication
- Bareboat Briefing Operations
OTHER COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
- Long Range Marine Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency
- Provide first aid
- Coxswain Grade 1 Certificate of Competency or higher
- Australian Yachting Federation Certificate (now Australian Sailing) (TL 4 or equivalent Statutory Declaration Forms 4a and 4b)
- Completed form: ‘On the job briefing presentation assessment evidence’, signed by supervisor
Bareboat Briefers are required to provide GBRMPA with copies of the above documents when applying to be a registered bareboat briefer in the Whitsunday Marine Park.
OUTCOMES
The holder of the above certificate can act as:
- Sail briefer
- Sail guide
- Master of a ‘Service Boat’ registered to a specific bareboat company or
- Master of a bareboat delivery for commercial ships less than 15 metres in length within a prescribed bareboat operational area
- Radio Operator for a bareboat charter organisation (require Long Range Marine Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency & Bareboat Briefers course only)
WHAT TO BRING
- Photo ID
- Pen and notepad
- Sun-smart clothing
- Long sleeve / long pants
- Closed shoes / boat shoes
For more information or to book your place, phone (07) 4946 6710 or email training@whitsundaysailingclub.com
USEFUL LINKS
Please refer to the useful links page on this website.
