Mentor Pilot Training Program

Delivered by Human Factors specialist Associate Professor Ben Brooks, this course will equip mentor pilots with an understanding and skill set in the principles and practices of effective mentoring for trainee Marine Pilots.

Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to be an effective mentor by:

  1. Developing a detailed map that unpacks the visible and hidden culture of your organisation or part of the organisation and describe how this supports trainees to thrive.
  2. Understanding the psychological principles that underpin the mentor-trainee relationship and how to get the best out of trainees.
  3. Demonstrating effective debriefing of trainees following observation under a range of conditions within a simulated environment.

The course commences with preliminary online studies followed by two days of classroom study and one day in the simulator conducting practical activities. The course will include the following topics:

Topic 1: Creating a Legacy – managing the culture that mentees arrive and develop in

Participants will finish this session with a detailed cultural map of the current and future state of your organisation or part of the organization. 

Topic 2: How to Win Friends (HTWF) and Influence Mentees – microskills in mentoring 

Participants will finish this session with a detailed understanding of the principles of HTWF and how this can be applied to mentoring contexts.

Topic 3: Habits of Highly Effective Mentees

Additionally, participants can undertake a Human Synergistics: Lifestyle Inventory 1 (LSI 1) survey and one-on-one debrief. The LifeStyles Inventory (LSI) tool has helped millions of people understand and change their thinking and behavioral styles to increase their effectiveness.

Topic 4: Putting the learning into practice

Participants will put into practice the key skills associated with managing mentees and giving feedback both on-water and off-water in the simulator. 

We’ll perform a minimum of 8 runs across the day.

For more detailed information, please download our flyer.

If you require further information, please email Associate Professor Ben Brooks on benjamin.brooks@utas.edu.au or call on +61 409 768 583.


  • Duration: 3 days
  • No course options currently available

    We do not currently have any scheduled openings for this course.
    To express interest, please contact us.

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AMC Search (AMCS) is operating a COVID-Safe campus aligned with the protocols and procedures established by the University of Tasmania. The safety and wellbeing of staff, students and the broader community is an absolute priority for the University of Tasmania.

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.

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

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.

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.