Elementary First Aid (EFA)

Course also known as: Basic First Aid

Covers all critical, basic first aid. AMSA-approved. One of the components required to obtain an AMSA-issued Certificate of Safety Training.

Elementary First Aid equips participants with the skills and knowledge to provide first response, life support and management of casualties and incidents until medical aid arrives.

The course is one of the components required to obtain an AMSA-issued Certificate of Safety Training, which is the mandatory minimum requirement in order to serve on board vessels in international waters.

Who should participate?

Anyone requiring a Certificate of Safety Training who wishes to serve on board vessels in international waters.

Certification

The following certificate will be issued by AMC to participants who successfully complete* the course:

  • Basic Safety Training (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of:
    • Elementary First Aid (STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-3)

*100% attendance, full participation and completion of all exercises is required.


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  • Duration: 1 Day
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    30 January 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    12 February 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    16 April 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    28 May 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    13 August 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    17 September 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    22 October 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    12 November 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510
    10 December 2026 | Launceston, TAS | $510

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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.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online course registrations

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.


Self-funded registrations

Once payment is requested, it must be received by the stated deadline. If payment is not received and no contact has been made by that deadline, AMC Search reserves the right to remove you from the course.


Company sponsored registrations

All company-sponsored registrations must be supported by a valid Purchase Order (PO) within 7 days of registration. Please send the PO to AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au and include the student’s name in the subject line. If these requirements are not met, AMC Search reserves the right to remove the student from the course.

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.

Launceston, TAS

Location: Australian Maritime College, Newnham Drive, Newnham, Launceston, Tasmania.

Airport Transfers: Participants arriving at Launceston Airport should make their way to the Australian Maritime College, Newnham Drive, Newnham. Taxi fare from the airport is approximately $55.00.

Parking: Complimentary car parking is provided on campus in areas designated to AMC Search participants and clients.

Launceston Accommodation: On-campus accommodation in Launceston can be reserved via the online enrollment form. Further accommodation information is available here, together with off-campus options.

Norfolk Hall On-campus Accommodation

We offer affordable on-campus accommodation that's ideal if you're taking part in a course at our campus in Launceston, Tasmania.

Norfolk Hall offers Motel Style accommodation for $100 per night (bed only). On-campus accommodation in Launceston can be reserved via the online enrolment form.

Norfolk Hall is situated on the main campus of the Australian Maritime College at Newnham, Launceston, which is where most of our courses take place.

Accommodation at Norfolk Hall provides the following facilities:

  • Queen size beds
  • En-suite facilities
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Rooms serviced daily (excluding weekends)

Affordable meals are available at the on-site AMC Cafeteria.

You can reserve a room when you register for your course or via email AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au or telephone: +61 3 6324 9850.