March 2012 - Boating Industry Association of NSW

The BIA offers a range of courses for the marine industry in professional development,
health and safety, fire safety, first aid and legislation, relevant to the industry.
Marine Card WHS General Induction
This WHS induction is specifically for the marine industry.
It will give you an understanding of responsibilities under
the Act, hazard identification and risk assessment, writing
Safe Work Method Statements, and more. This induction
is suitable for everyone who works in the industry.
Apply First Aid & First Aid Refresher
Provide first aid with confidence, in the workplace or at
home. In this course you will learn and practice how to
treat: head, abdominal and chest injuries, broken bones,
eye injuries, bleeding, hypothermia, burns, stings,
poisoning, internal injuries and severe illness.
Apply First Aid provides the relevant training to assist in
meeting Work Health & Safety obligations, and the
Refresher will ensure that your qualification is kept up to
date as required.
Electrical Test & Tag
Safety test your own electrical equipment and manage
compliance with this 1 day course encompassing how to
identify classes of equipment, working safely, using a
tester, identifying faults, applying tagging and
completing relevant testing documentation. This course
includes an introduction to electricity, its components and
dangers, and will walk you through relevant Australian
Standards, codes of practice and regulation.
Save time and money by doing it yourself.
Fire Training
This 2 hour course covers the nature of fire, evacuation,
common fire hazards, different types of fire and the
correct extinguisher to use, hands on practice with a
range of extinguishers, plus what NOT to do.
Computer Courses
A range of courses are available to help you grow more
confident and capable using your computer, at work or at
home.
Managing Environment, Health & Safety
Do you take responsibility for environment and H&S
management in your business? This course will give you
an understanding of your responsibilities, and the tools
and skills needed to keep you on the right side of the
law. It will provide you with an understanding of your
legal obligations and will help you to put into place
effective plans, methods and practices to keep your
people safe and your business compliant.
Marine Sales Professional Development
& Seminar
Designed specifically for Marine Brokers and Retailers,
this course covers relevant legislation, business and
people management, Environmental Health and Safety,
Customer Care, Marketing and the sales process.
Included is a half day seminar that updates past and
present attendees of the program on current issues,
matters of concern and new developments in the
industry, and provides a chance to network with other
marine sales professionals.
Marina Fire Safety Management
This intensive program is a complete emergency
response package designed for marinas and boatyards.
It covers all types of emergency planning, procedures
and fire safety training, provides the templates and tools
to maintain your marina’s emergency plan ongoing, and
helps you to establish a relationship with your local fire
authority.
Service & Repair Trailers (AURT237271A)
Boat trailer inspection, adjustment and repair is covered
under the Mechanical Repairers act which requires the
workshop to be licensed and the repairer suitably
qualified. This half day course is for mechanics who do
not currently hold this unit, and covers the competency
required under legislation.
Corrina McMillan
Education & Training Coordinator
T: (02) 9438 2077 F: (02) 9439 3983
training@bia.org.au
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