Security Awareness Training (SAT) Online

Course also known as: SAT

Fully online. Security Awareness Training is mandatory for all AMSA certificate holders. AMSA approved, meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/6 and Code Section A-VI/6 paragraph 4, Table A-VI/6-1.

It is mandatory for all AMSA certificate holders (Certificate of Proficiency, Certificate of Competency, Certificate of Safety Training, Chief Integrated Ratings) to hold a Security Awareness Endorsement. 

Upon successful completion of the online course, an AMSA approved short course certificate will be issued, which will allow you to obtain an endorsement from AMSA.

APPROVED BY

Australian Maritime Safety Authority with Marine Order 70.

ACCEPTED BY

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping; Bahamas Maritime Authority; Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority; Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands; Marine Department of Hong Kong; Liberian Registry; Republic of Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator; Panama Maritime Authority.

Certification

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

  • Security Awareness Training (AMSA approved) meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/6 and Code Section A-VI/6 paragraph 4, Table A-VI/6-1

Please allow up to 5-7 days after completing the exam to receive the certificate.  Certificates will be posted via Registered Post within and Australian and overseas. Additional charges are applicable if next day delivery is required.

Australian residents who successfully complete this course will also receive a Statement of Attainment for MARF003 Security Awareness Training. MARF003 is a nationally recognised unit of competency under the Australian Maritime College (RTO ID 60131). 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Security Awareness online is provided using the University of Tasmania’s online learning environment, MyLO. Please check your browser is set up to use MyLO by checking this browser information.


  • Duration: Approximately 7 hours
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    Security Awareness Training (SAT) Online | $310

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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 will be made available after the registration is submitted.

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.

The Security Awareness Online Course consists of:

  • Three learning resource sections including written material, images and videos.
  • Three progress checks.
  • One final assessment.

The Progress Checks and Final Assessment are open book require a pass mark of equal to or greater than 60% for each to pass. You have three attempts at each, and failure to gain the 60% required pass mark after the three attempts results in failure of the course. You will need to pay the course fee again to continue.

On successfully completing this course you will be able to:

  • Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness.
  • Recognise security threats.
  • Understand the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance.

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