Tanker Familiarisation - Oil and Chemical (Online)

Online, STCW

Course also known as: Tanker Famil

Fully online. AMSA-approved Tanker Familiarisation - Oil and Chemical course that can be completed in your own time from anywhere in the world.

Provides training for officers and ratings assigned specific duties and responsibilities relating to oil and chemical tankers.  AMSA approved meeting the requirements of STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 1, Table A-V/1-1-1.

Course Entry Prerequisite

Please note the following is an entry prerequisite and will be required before your enrolment can be processed:

  • STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Certificate

Certification

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

  • Tanker Familiarisation (Oil & Chemical) AMSA approved, meeting the requirements of STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 1, Table A-V/1-1-1

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


Australian residents who successfully complete this course will also receive the following Statement of Attainment:

  • MARA013 Contribute to Basic Cargo Operations on Oil and Chemical Tankers.

MARA013 is a nationally recognised unit of competency under the Australian Maritime College (RTO ID 60131).


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  |  Panama Maritime Authority.

Equipment Required

Tanker Familiarisation - Oil and Chemical (Online) is provided using the University of Tasmania’s online learning environment, MyLO.

The course involves the viewing of multiple videos, which require a reasonable internet connection speed. Certain components will need to be completed on a desktop/laptop computer, and we suggest using Google Chrome as your browser.  To complete the final assessment, you will need access to a web camera.

Computer setup: Check your computer and/or browser are set up to enable MyLO to work properly by running a browser check.

Online Training Example


  • Duration: Online, approximately 14 hours
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    Course Fee | Online | $910

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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.

The Tanker Familiarisation - Oil and Chemical course is made up of 3 types of activities:

  1. Written learning materials including images.
  2. Video footage and 3D animation that explains the written material.
  3. An assessment which requires a 100% pass mark with unlimited attempts provided. The assessment requires a webcam to record the assessment process.

On successfully completing this course you will be able to:

  • Contribute to the safe operation of oil and chemical tankers
  • Take precautions to prevent hazards
  • Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures
  • Carry out fire-fighting operations
  • Respond to emergencies
  • Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil or chemicals

Online Delivery