Maritime Security Training
OAM provides a full suite of Maritime Security training that is in accordance with the International requirements of the ISPS, and that complies with Australian Legislation - Maritime Transport and Offshore Facility Security Act 2003 (MTOFSA).
OAM conducts courses in partnership with Challenger TAFE in the following formal courses:
- Port Facility Security Officer – PFSO
- Offshore Facility Security Officer - OFSO
- Ship Security Officer - SSO
- Company Security Officer – CSO
The OAM/Challenger ISPS courses for SSO/CSO have been AMSA approved, and as such the SSO/CSO Certificate lists the STCW-95 code. In order to receive this qualification all attendees have to meet the relevant pre-requisites; providing a copy of relevant record of qualifications of “approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months or appropriate seagoing service and knowledge of ship operations”
These courses are conducted at regular intervals at Challenger TAFE in Fremantle, Western Australia.
| Port/Offshore Facility Securty Officer Course | Ship/Company Security Officer Course | |||||
| Tuesday, 31 January 2012 | - | Thursday, 2 February 2012 | Tuesday, 14 February 2012 | - | Thursday, 16 February 2012 | |
| Tuesday, 28 February 2012 | - | Thursday, 1 March 2012 | Tuesday, 20 March 2012 | - | Thursday, 22 March 2012 | |
| Tuesday, 3 April 2012 | - | Thursday, 5 April 2012 | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 | - | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | |
| Tuesday, 15 May 2012 | - | Thursday, 17 May 2012 | Tuesday, 5 June 2012 | - | Thursday, 7 June 2012 | |
| Tuesday, 26 June 2012 | - | Thursday, 28 June 2012 | Tuesday, 10 July 2012 | - | Thursday, 12 July 2012 | |
| Tuesday, 31 July 2012 | - | Thursday, 2 August 2012 | Tuesday, 21 August 2012 | - | Thursday, 23 August 2013 | |
| Tuesday,11 September 2012 | - | Thursday,13 September 2012 | Tuesday, 2 October 2012 | - | Thursday, 4 October 2012 | |
| Tuesday, 30 October 2012 | - | Thursday, 1 November 2012 | Tuesday, 20 November 2012 | - | Thursday, 22 November 2012 | |
| Tuesday, 4 December 2012 | - | Thursday, 6 December 2012 | - | - | - | |
* Course dates are subject to change and minimum number of attendees requirement. Should a change occur, we will make every effort to advise participants. Please be aware of this condition in relation to travel arrangements.
Alternative Training Options. For companies or individuals that may not be able to attend in Perth, OAM also offers a range of more flexible options such as;
- One-on-One training over a shortened two-day period,
either at the OAM office or the attendee’s office/accommodation
(within the WA Perth metro area). - ‘In-House’ training for a minimum of 4 attendees, at company facilities.
All travel related cost for an instructor would be in addition to the course fees.
Additional costs for the Trainer will be incurred,such as travel and
accommodation, on an ‘at cost’ basis.
Fees for these alternative training options will be provided on enquiry to marsec@oam-group.com
Port/Offshore Facility Security Officer Course
Port/Offshore Facility Security Officer Course Information Brochure
Ship/Company Security Officer Course
Ship/Company Security Officer Course Information Brochure
Course Enrolment
In addition to these formal course OAM offers Online Awareness Training course that assists company’s to comply with Maritime Security Legislation obligations for the conduct of Security Awareness Training.
MARSEC Online is for any person or business working or interacting within the Maritime Industry either directly or indirectly. It provides the participant an awareness of security threats and an overview of security policy relating to the Maritime Industry in Australia;
- Maritime Industry Participants
- Maritime Security Industry Card holders (MSIC)
- Businesses or Individuals visiting/working in the maritime environment
These packages are offered at two levels:
- General MARSEC Awareness. This is a 20 minute General Maritime
Security awareness package related to the ISPS and Australian Legislation.
This is information suitable to train all Maritime Industry Participants in their
awareness obligations under the ISPS code and Maritime Transport &
Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (MTOFSA). $50 + GST per user.
Marsec 1 Level 1 (20min): http://msa.itra.com.au/ - Supervisor MARSEC Awareness. This is a three (3) hour training
package that is aimed at Supervisor Level personnel with security related
responsibilities and covers in more detail Maritime Security related to the
ISPS and Australian Legislation. This is not full qualification training as an
appointed Security Officer under the ISPS. $90 + GST per user.
Marsec 2 Level 2 (3hrs): http://oam.itra.com.au/
If you have any enquiries on Maritime Security training please make an enquiry to marsec@oam-group.com













