Codes of Practice

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Welcome from All Hands on Deck
Mission Statement
College Profile
Code of Ethics/Conduct
Access and Equity
First Aid Certificate
Competency Based Assessment Procedures
Re-Assessment
Privacy Policy
Student Fees and Refund Policy
Student Welfare and Guidance
Guarantee of Service
Attendance and Expectations
Training Delivery Procedures
Meals/Tea/Coffee
Change of Address or Personal Details
Grievance, Complaints and Appeals
Personal Counselling
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Recognition of Prior Learning
Health and Safety

Welcome - From All Hands on Deck Maritime Training

Dear Student

Welcome and thank you for choosing All Hands on Deck to provide you with Maritime Training.

The information contained in this guide is designed as a reference tool for you as a student of All Hands on Deck Maritime Training.

All Hands on Deck Maritime Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and accordingly there is a management system in place which reflects our core processes.

Student input to improve our training outcomes is encouraged and welcomed. As a maritime training student I am sure you will value the efforts of our educators and I am also confident that your studies will give you the opportunity to enhance your professional development, potential and career prospects.

I wish you every success in your maritime course studies at All Hands on Deck Maritime Training.

Peter Wood
Training Master/Operations Manager

Mission Statement

The aim of All Hands on Deck Maritime Training is to provide students with a high standard of 'hands on' maritime education, training and assessment in a tolerant and equitable learning environment.

Our programs conform to National Training Standards and meet the needs of students as well as the maritime industry. All Hands on Deck Maritime Training has an ongoing commitment to offer students support and encouragement in their maritime studies. Where appropriate we will provide professional support and counselling to assist with any learning difficulties, from improving study techniques to language or special needs.

College Profile

All Hands on Deck Maritime Training provides maritime training with courses designed to:

Provide a formal qualification
Provide a platform conducive to ongoing training
Create career pathways
Be a source of entry qualification to the maritime industry.

All Hands on Deck conduct training in the following areas:

General Purpose Hand (Deck Hand)
General Boat & PWC Licences
Coxswain Course Certificate
Coxswain EX38
Survival at Sea Course
Marine Fire Fighting
Marine Radio Operators Licence

All Hands on Deck Maritime Training is a
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) #90927 and an Authorised Provider with NSW Maritime.
Certificates issued by All Hands on Deck Maritime Training are recognised nationally.

Code of Ethics/Conduct

All staff at All Hands on Deck Maritime Training will:

Perform their duties efficiently and effectively with integrity
Strive to improve personal competence and quality of work.
Conduct one's self in a manner that will promote co-operation and good relations with fellow students.
Avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest.
Maintain confidentiality of information received in the course of one's duties.
Seek to employ more efficient, effective and economical methods of accomplishing tasks.

Access and Equity

All students will be recruited in an ethical and responsible manner and consistent with the requirements of the curriculum or National Training Package. Our Access and Equity Policy ensures that student selection decisions comply with equal opportunity legislation.

All Hands on Deck provide training services that reflect a fair and reasonable opportunity for all students and staff, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender or physical disability or ethnic background.

A copy of the organisation 's Access and Equity Policy is available for free on request.

First Aid Certificate

A current 1st Aid Certificate is only required for General Purpose Hand (Deck Hand), MEDIII and Coxswain courses. No 1st Aid Certificate is required to obtain a Boat and/or PWC Licence.

It is a requirement to obtain a Record of Service (RoS) Book and/to produce a current First Aid Certificate (Apply First Aid HLTFA301B or higher.) All Hands on Deck Maritime Training do not include First Aid as part of the General Purpose Hand, Coxswain or MEDIII courses.

Prior to the General Purpose Hand Certificate being issued a copy of a current First Aid Certificate will need to presented to All Hands on Deck Maritime Training for filing and auditing purposes.

If you already hold a current First Aid Certificate that has more than 6 months to expiry please submit your certificate to your Instructor..

Competency Based Assessment Procedures

All assessments are undertaken on both merit and fairness.

Standards and levels of performance will be matched against the expected competency standards. Each method will assess the student in their understanding, performance, context application and the ability to transfer skills and competencies in a variety of situations. The task of achieving the competency by the student should be viewed as a positive process.

Students are assessed to determine the level or degree of competency in accordance with the requirements of relevant Maritime Training Packages.

The assessment grades in competency based training courses are:

Competent:
The student has demonstrated competency in all relevant tasks.

Not Yet Competent (NYC):
The student has not yet demonstrated competency in all relevant tasks. A student who does not achieve competency in all assessment tasks may re-attempt the particular assessment task without having to re-enrol.

Re-Assessment

Where students do not meet the assessment criteria in the initial assessment they will be given another assessment opportunity. Additional assistance and support will be offered prior to re-assessment (this assistance will be focused in the area of deficiency only). Training is assessed in a variety of ways including questioning, completing task and practical activities as well as written examination. Each student must achieve a satisfactory grade in areas outlined for that particular course.

If a candidate is deemed NYC after a course assessment they are entitled one free assessment resit after appropriate study and revision. All subsequent assessment resits will incur the following fees:
Coastal Navigation - $95.00
General Purpose Hand and Coxswain - $195.00

For full details please see our Fees, Enrolment and Refund Policy below.

Privacy Policy

All Hands on Deck Maritime Training has a commitment to protect the privacy of staff and student information in accordance with legislative requirements. Information provided to All Hands on Deck Maritime Training may be used in course administration and disclosed to training staff.

To enable students to advance their maritime careers All Hands on Deck Maritime Training may contact students from time to time advising of available course opportunities. Any student who does not wish to receive course information may be removed from any list on request.

As an RTO All Hands on Deck Maritime Training is required to maintain accurate and complete records for a period of 30 years. Any personal information maintained by All Hands on Deck Maritime Training will be made available to individual staff members and students on written request.

To assist students in obtaining employment, we may, from time to time, provide student Names and telephone numbers to vessel owners/skippers who are seeking competent GPH crew. If you do not wish us to provide this information please advise our office for your name removal.

With the exception of the disclosure of names and telephone numbers mentioned above no additional information will be made available to any other party without the written consent of the individual student concerned.

Student Fees and Refund Policy

When the initial enrolment in a course is commenced, or the full course enrolment in the case of the Boat Licence, Marine Radio and Coastal Navigation courses, the student will be forwarded by electronic mail details to access and download the student training material. Information on AMSA Medical Information, All Hands on Deck Codes of Practice, Student Manual and a Study Program as well as other relevant training and study information deemed appropriate from time to time may also be made available.

All students will receive a confirmation email and access to online study assignment websites. Considerable time and expense has been invested in developing these sites and, accordingly, no refund will be made once access to the online assignments has been provided to any student.

From time to time All Hands on Deck Maritime Training may offer 'special' pricing on initial and final enrolments for General Purpose Hand and Coxswain courses as well as other courses which are paid in full such as Coastal Navigation, Boat Licence and Marine Radio. These 'specials' may involve a reduction in course fees when the course fees are paid in full within 24 hours of the initial enrolment fee. In these situations a substantial saving to the student is made and therefore no refunds will be made to any course fees which are paid in full however students may tranfer to another course date up to a limit of three (3) transfers.

All course enrolments are on a 'first come' basis. Due to the requirement for 'practical' instruction, which requires students to go out on the vessel, the number of persons will be limited to the number on the vessel's survey certificate. This may result in some courses filling up well in advance. A confirmed enrolment in a 'practical' session is only by way of the full course payment being made.

When a student enrols in a course they will be placed in the next available vacant course or the course date nominated by them at initial enrolment form.

Students may work at their own pace and will be offered unlimited email and telephone contact with the Training Master/Operations Manager to complete the required electronic assignments.

When all electronic assignments have been completed the student may progress to the 'practical' training session.

The balance of the course payments for General Purpose Hand and Coxswain courses must be made at least 28 days prior to a 'practical' session commencing or at the completion of the online assignments. At this time the student will be placed in the next available 'practical' session. If at anytime there is an excessive number of students in a 'practical' session the student will be advised and placed on a waiting list.

All Hands on Deck will maintain a calendar on their website to advise prospective students of the number of vacancies in any upcoming course.

A student is entitled to three (3) complimentary transfers to another course date provided at least 7 days notice is given.

If an applicant cancels an enrolment to any course after commencing the 'initial' enrolment, or the full course enrolment in the case of Boat Licence, Coastal Navigation and Marine Radio courses, no refunds are payable.

If an applicant cancels within 21 days prior to a course, other than Boat Licence, Coastal Navigation and Marine Radio commencing, they will be entitled to a 50% refund of the final course fee, if paid.

No refund will be made to any student who cancels 21 or less days prior to any course commencing.

No refund will be made to any student who cancels or withdraws after the commencement of any course.

Any course fees refunded will incur an administration fee of $50.00 plus any bank or PayPal fees incurred.

Should All Hands on Deck cancel any course for any reason participants are entitled to a full refund or may transfer funds to another course date.

If any student cancels or withdraws from any course due to legitimate reasons beyond their control they may, on written application, transfer to another course date at no additional charge.

All claims for refund should be made in writing, stating the amount sought and reason for the claim, to the course administrator.

Assessment Resit Fees

For Coastal Navigation, General Purpose Hand and Coxswain's there is a requirement to undertake a final written assessment. Theses assessment require candidates to acheive a specific pass mark to be deemed competent.

If a candidate is deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC) they may undertake a resit assessment after completing further study and revision.

All candidates are entitled to 1 FREE assessment resit.

For all Coastal Navigation candidates additional assessment resits are charged at $95.00.

For all General Purpose Hand and Coxswain candidates assessment resits are charged at $195.00.

Student Welfare and Guidance

All educators at the college are considered to have a duty of care to their students at all times whilst they are in their care. This means educators have a duty to protect their students from foreseeable dangers whatever their source. Usually this duty is to protect the student from injuring him/herself but it may also be to protect the student from dangers threatened by others.

If an injury does occur the student has a responsibility to report the incident to the teacher as soon as possible who in turn will report the incident to the college Training Operations Manager.

Guarantee of Service

All Hands on Deck Maritime College guarantees to fulfil its commitment to students by providing them with the best possible resources. This will enable students to achieve their potential in obtaining the maritime qualification they are seeking.

Attendance and Expectations

Students are expected to be punctual and attend all classes. Absentees or late arrivals should inform the college by telephone. Students arriving late distract the rest of the class and the Trainer. The training courses should be treated with the same professionalism as a job in every respect. If a Student needs to be excused early from a class they should advise the Teacher well in advance and state the reason. An attendance book, noting arrival and departure times, will be maintained by the Trainer.

Missing classes may impact on the student's course result especially modules related to Survival at Sea and Fire Fighting where a deferral to a following course may result. Courses conducted by All Hands on Deck Maritime Training are considered 'short courses' and therefore a 100% attendance rate is required. If, for any reason, a student is not able to attend a particular training session it may be necessary to return on another course date.

All training conducted by All Hands on Deck Maritime Training Maritime are classified as adult education. All college staff will expect students to behave in a mature fashion and in a manner conducive to learning in a relaxed atmosphere. If a Teacher considers a student is not behaving in a proper manner they will not be given any more than three warnings. If the student's behaviour continues they may be asked to leave the class or the entire course if appropriate.

No course fee refunds will be given.

The student will have the opportunity to discuss any behavioural issues with the Training Operations Manager.

Training Delivery Procedures

All Hands on Deck Maritime Training provide Maritime Training. All training includes one or more of the following delivery methods:

Face to face teaching. All Hands on Deck training and assessment will be conducted with a mix of on board attendance to commercial vessels and this will result in the vessel becoming the classroom for theory presentations as well as classroom presentations. Occasionally training and assessment may be conducted at alternate locations and students will be advised in advance.
Hands on teaching. This will require the student to demonstrate a practical "hands on" involvement in the training and assessment process such as handling fire hoses, handling ropes or boarding survival craft.
Flexible delivery of training and assessment. To assist students in learning in a flexible environment the commencement of each training course will be through online training and assessment. Students will receive unlimited contact with the Training Operations Manager to achieve competency with these assessments.

Meals/Tea/Coffee

All Hands on Deck will provide facilities equipped with Tea and Coffee making facilities as well as a microwave oven and refrigerator. Students may bring their own cup or use the foam ones provided. There are generally locations nearby to purchase meals during lunch breaks.

Change of Address or Personal Details

To avoid any administration problems students' are requested to advise of any changes to their personal details such as address, names, contact details etc.

Grievance, Complaints and Appeals

All students have the right to seek redress if they have been treated unfairly or have grounds for complaint. Complaints will be handled very quickly.

The complaint procedure to follow is:

Discuss the complaint directly to the Teacher (informal
Lodge a complaint in writing to the Operations Manager if the Teacher is unable to resolve the issue (formal resolution).

If the Training Operations Manager cannot resolve the issue then mediation counselling will be sought for the parties involved using an independent arbitrator.

The formal resolution procedure involving an Independent Arbitrator (IA) is as follows:

Formal complaint lodged
Complainant receives acknowledgement within3 days
Respondent advised of complaint
All parties agree to independent arbitration
IA nominated by complainant
Respondent agrees to nominated IA
If complainant does not wish to nominate an IA then NSW Maritime or another suitable independent organisation will be contacted regarding a suitable IA
The independent arbitrator's (IA) decision will be final

Personal Counselling

If you have any difficulty with any part of the course, or are having any personal, family or emotional difficulties please speak with the Teacher or Training Operations Manager. Every endeavour will be made to provide a professional counsellor who can assist with confidential and professional advice. We can provide a list of local contact persons on request who can assist students having difficulties.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Students who have difficulty with understanding course content and instructions, who cannot read or write well or if English is their second language may have access to suitable assistance. Please speak with the Training Operations Manager to organise appropriate assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning

As a Registered Training Organisation All Hands on Deck realises that some students may already be skilled in some aspects of the course syllabus and may be able to demonstrate competencies on the basis of prior experience in the workforce or previous learning. In order for RPL to be granted evidence of relevant, and current, competency achievement in all learning outcomes needs to be shown or demonstrated. This is acheived by candidates completing a 'challenge' test. The 'challenge' test is a closed book written examination equivilent to the applicable final course written examination.

Please click on these links for the relevant form: Coxswain RPL Form and General Purpose Hand (Deckhand) RPL Form

The RPL application steps are:

Decide which modules you wish to apply for.
Complete an application for RPL form.
Generate and collect evidence.
Organise your evidence and complete your portfolio.
Submit your portfolio to the Training Master/Operations Manager.
Contact All Hands on Deck and pay the $200.00 Application Fee
Your application will be assessed and a decision made in 21 days.
If accepted you will be required to complete a 'challenge' test which is equivalent to a course final written assessment.
Pay the final fee.

In accordance with RTO requirements All Hands on Deck will recognise Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) certificates and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTO's.

PLEASE NOTE: There is an initial non refundable RPL Application Fee of $200.00 required to commence the process. Costs in processing RPL applications will not exceed 80% of the total course fee.

Health and Safety

All Hands on Deck Maritime Training College has a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for their employees, students and other persons providing a service to the organisation. All Hands on Deck is committed to complying with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, as amended. All staff and students are advised that health and safety in the workplace is both an individual and shared responsibility of employees, students and management.

This responsibility extends to:

The identification and reporting of all potential hazards and/or risks.
Undertaking activities in a safe manner
Following instructions provided for safety
Not putting yourself, or anyone else, at risk
Reporting any illness/injury or 'near miss' incident

If at any time you are unsure of your responsibilities in respect to O H & S then please seek advice from your Teacher or Management.

Student Responsibility
All students are responsible for their own stafety during training.
Students shall not:

engage in any activity that places themselves at risk
engage in any activity that places another person at risk

Students shall:

follow and obey all W H & S instructions
report any pre existing medical condition to All Hands on Deck Maritime Training
report any identified hazards immediately both verbally and in writing
report any injuries immediately both verbally and in writing