🎉 New Online Boat Licence Course Now Live – Learn Your Way, Your Pace! Ahoy legends! 🚤 Big news from SisterShip Training HQ — we’ve just officially launched our Online Boat & PWC Licence Course! 🎓 You can now dive into your training anytime, anywhere with instant access at: http://www.nswboatcourse.com 💡 Why an Online Course? […]
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Navigating the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 Metres): A 2025 Training Overview Embarking on a maritime career as a vessel master up to 24 metres requires comprehensive training, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres) offers such a pathway, preparing individuals
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It’s no secret that smartphones have revolutionised how we communicate with each other. Can you even remember life BS (before smartphones)? Try and explain to a teenager and they’ll stare blankly back at you, uncomprehending that such dark ages existed. Let me remind you… It was 2007 when the first touchscreen iPhone hit the market,
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Face your fears by being prepared. Let’s face it. No-one wants to have to deal with an emergency at sea. A worst case scenario is mostly one we don’t want to think about. We go boating because it’s fun and enjoyable, right? It’s a chance to relax, to escape, to enjoy the freedom of the
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To obtain or renew a domestic certificate of competency, you must meet AMSA’s sea service requirements outlined in Marine Order 505. You must record your sea service (sea time) and qualify it. Sea service evidence is required when applying for most certificates, except for Sailing Master Coastal, Sailing Master Offshore, and Coxswain Grade 3 (unless
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If you’re looking to kick-start a career in the maritime industry or enhance your boating skills, obtaining a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal (NC) qualification is a great step. This certification allows you to operate vessels up to 12 metres long for commercial use in near-coastal waters. Whether you’re working in tourism, fishing, marine rescue,
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For Not-for-Profits and Volunteers in the Bega Valley, I offer discounted First Aid courses—and at this price, I’m the only provider who does it all in one day with no pre-study required. Some competitors claim otherwise, but here’s the truth: ✅ We make training fun and practical—our new trainer, Hannah, lives in Bega Valley and
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Over the past seven years, I’ve built my business single-handedly, bringing essential First Aid training (and other courses) to the Bega Valley. It hasn’t always been easy, but the support from local businesses and the community has been incredible. Local Bega Business Support & A Mysterious Sabotage? Lately, my First Aid posters on Carp Street
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I know how hard it is to keep costs down when you’re running a not-for-profit or giving your time as a volunteer. I also know how hard it is to find funding or the time to apply for it! Training is essential, but it can also be expensive. That’s why I’m making first aid training
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There’s some confusion about boat licensing in NSW. Let me clear up some of the biggest myths so you so you can hit the water with confidence. Boat Licence Myths – Don’t get caught out! 🚤 Myth #1: You don’t need a licence if you’re going slow A general boat driving licence is a minimum
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