Autonomous Maritime Systems Fundamentals (Parts A and B)

Course also known as: AMS Fundamentals

Part A (2 days) of the program provides an introduction to Autonomous Underwater Vehicle and Unmanned Surface Vehicles technology, key terminology, operating concepts and system capabilities/limitations. Part B (1 day) will involve direct observation of practical deployment, operation and recovery multiple Autonomous Marine Systems.

Designed for personnel who need to start building their knowledge of Autonomous Maritime Systems, ie  both AUVs and USVs. It is ideally suited to individuals who need an understanding of Autonomous Maritime Systems, but at this stage of their careers do not need to directly operate them. 

The course is delivered through to face theory and practical exercises followed by question and answer sessions to provide candidates with optimal learning outcomes.

Content

  • Introduction to autonomous maritime systems
  • Introduction mission profiles and planning
  • Autonomous systems workflows and teams
  • Data formats, conventions and management
  • Launch and Recovery Systems
  • Vehicle localisation, navigation and communication in the surface and underwater environments
  • Introduction to autonomous mission risks and mitigations
  • Introduction to managing lost vehicle situations
  • Introduction to hydrodynamics and hydrostatics
  • Sensing above and below the water with optics, acoustics and RF
  • Introduction to Post Mission Analysis and Vehicle Performance Analysis
  • Vehicle thrust, power and control systems
  • Autonomous systems mission scenarios and near-future capabilities
  • AUV case studies: discussions of lessons-learned
  • AMC Autonomous Marine Systems (AMS) training continuum 

Prerequisite

No prerequisite training is required.

Outcome

Participants who successfully complete this course will be eligible to receive an Australian Maritime College Certificate in Autonomous Maritime Systems (AMS) Fundamentals.


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  • Duration: 3 days
  • Course Options: (including GST)
    09 - 11 July 2024 | Beauty Point, TAS | $3,493
    27 - 29 August 2024 | Beauty Point, TAS | $3,493

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We strongly encourage everyone to remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations but no longer require our students to be vaccinated to come to our university campuses, facilities or events.

Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

Detailed payment options are available here.

Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

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Online courses

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.

Location Information

This course is conducted at the Beauty Point Campus of the Australian Maritime College.

Beauty Point is situated approx 52 kms north of Launceston.

Participants are advised to arrange accommodation at Beauty Point and transfers from Launceston airport to Beauty Point, as there is no public transport available.

Accommodation Options

There are a range of accommodation options at Beauty Point, Tasmania.

  • Beauty Point Waterfront Hotel, 16 Flinders St, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4363
  • Hotel Riveria, 19 Lenborough St, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4153
  • Tamar Cove Motel, 4421 West Tamar Highway, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4375
  • Beauty Point Tourist Park, 36 West Arm Road, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4536

Client premises

This course is portable and available to be conducted on client premises. To discuss, please contact AMCS.Training@utas.edu.au or telephone (03) 6324 9850.