Security Awareness Training (SAT) Online

Online, STCW

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: Online, approximately 7 hours
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    Course Fee | Online | $310

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In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of our trainees and staff, AMC Search (AMCS) is operating a COVID-Safe campus aligned with the protocols and procedures established by the University of Tasmania. This includes automatic screening for on-campus trainees, enhanced hygiene and social distancing controls.

Strict Tasmanian border controls will impact your training if you are planning on travelling to train with AMC Search from interstate. For up-to-date information about Tasmania's border controls please visit the Tasmanian Government.

Due to the pandemic AMSA have approved the temporary postponement of maritime training and are using the provision contained within Marine Order 70 section 15 to extend seafarer certificates for up to six months. AMSA will do this if satisfied that the person does not meet revalidation requirements due to circumstances beyond their control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the AMSA website for instructions on how to apply for an extension.

All Online Maritime Training courses running as normal.

Also, some courses can be adapted to online delivery at short notice so please call 03 63249852 to discuss your training requirements.

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.

Online Delivery