National Plan Training
The National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances is a cooperative arrangement involving AMSA; the States, the Northern Territory, and the petroleum, chemical and shipping industries, which aims to maximise Australia's marine pollution response capability. To assist in maintaining this capability various National Plan organisations frequently hold training courses.
If you would like more information and cannot find it on this webpage please contact the AMSA Learning and Development Coordinator or 02 6279 5660.
- National Plan Training Framework
- Training Calendar
- AMSA Course Descriptions
- AMSA Workshop Descriptions
- Online Learning
- Training Coordinators Contact List
- Restricted Access
1. National Plan Training Framework
The National Plan Training Framework for which AMSA is responsible.
2. Training Calendar
Organisations interested in training personnel to provide assistance in a marine incident are encouraged to take advantage of the courses offered by various National Plan organisations. If you or personnel in your organisation are interested in participating in any of the courses offered please click on the links to find more information and contact the relevant training coordinator for further details.
Training Calendar 2011/12
June 2011 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Pilot Incident Management Team Course | AMSA | Canberra, ACT | 20-24 June 2011 |
July 2011 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Equipment Deployment Day | Broome, WA | WA DOT | 6 July 2011 |
| Incident Management Team (IMT) Course | AMSA | Sydney, NSW | 11-15 July 2011 |
| Course In Oil Spill Response Command & Control | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 18-22 July 2011 |
| Logistics, Finance and Administration | Maritime Safety Queensland | Brisbane, QLD | 19-20 July 2011 |
| Regional Responders Initial Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Auckland, NZ | 19-22 July 2011 |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Mackay, QLD | 26-27 July 2011 |
| Yamba Exercise | NSW Maritime | Yamba, NSW | 28 July 2011 |
| Marine Oil Spill Responder Level 3 | Maritime Safety Queensland | Mackay, QLD | 28-29 July 2011 |
August 2011 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Regional Responders Revalidation Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Tauranga, NZ | 3-5 August 2011 |
| Lord Howe Island training and exercise | NSW Maritime | Lord Howe Island, NSW | 8-9 August 2011 |
| Operator Training Workshop | WA DOT | Port Hedland, WA | 9-11 August 2011 |
| Course In Oil Spill Response Operations | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 22-26 August 2011 |
| Environmental Scientific Coordinators (ESC) Workshop | AMSA | Hobart, TAS | 23-25 August 2011 |
| Shoreline Clean Up Course | Department of Transport, VIC | Melbourne, VIC | 25-26 August 2011 |
| Regional Council Workshop | Maritime New Zealand | Tauranga/Mt Maunganui, NZ | 30-31 August 2011 |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Weipa, QLD | 30-31 August 2011 |
September 2011 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Marine Oil Spill Responder Level 3 | Maritime Safety Queensland | Weipa, QLD | 1-2 September 2011 |
| Incident Management Team (IMT) Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 5-9 September 2011 |
| Logistics, Finance and Administration | Maritime Safety Queensland | Townsville, QLD | 6-7 September 2011 |
| Course In Oil Spill Response Management | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 12-16 September 2011 |
| Incident Controller Specialist Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 12-16 September 2011 |
| Equipment Deployment Day | WA DOT | Esperance, WA | 14 September 2011 |
| Equipment Operator Course | Department of Transport, VIC | Melbourne, VIC | 22-23 September 2011 |
| State Oil Spill Response exercise | NSW Maritime | Sydney, NSW | TBA |
October 2011 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Cairns, QLD | 4-5 October 2011 |
| AIIMS | Department of Transport, VIC | Melbourne, VIC | 4-5 October 2011 |
| Marine Oil Spill Responder Level 3 | Maritime Safety Queensland | Cairns, QLD | 6-7 October 2011 |
| Course In Oil Spill Response Operations | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 10-14 October 2011 |
| Shoreline Training Workshop | WA DOT | Perth, WA | 18-19 October 2011 |
| Incident Management Team (IMT) Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 31 Oct – 4 Nov 2011 |
November 2011 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Operations Specialist Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 7-11 November 2011 |
| Course In Oil Spill Response Command & Control | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 7-11 November 2011 |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Urangan, QLD | 8-9 November 2011 |
| Shoreline Responder Course | Maritime Safety Queensland | Urangan, QLD | 10-11 November 2011 |
| Logistics, Finance and Administration | Maritime Safety Queensland | Mackay, QLD | 15-16 November 2011 |
| Regional Responders Initial Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Auckland, NZ | 15-18 November 2011 |
December 2011 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Marine Oil Spill Responder Level 4 | Maritime Safety Queensland | Brisbane, QLD | 12-16 December 2011 |
January 2012 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
February 2012 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Gold Coast, QLD | 7-8 February 2012 |
| Shoreline Responder Course | Maritime Safety Queensland | Gold Coast, QLD | 9-10 February 2012 |
| Operations Course | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 20-24 February 2012 |
| Deployment Day | WA DOT | Albany | 22 February 2012 |
| Equipment Operator Course | Department of Transport, VIC | Melbourne, VIC | 23-24 February 2012 |
| Incident Management Team (IMT) Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 27 Feb – 2 Mar 2012 |
March 2012 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| AIIMS | Department of Transport, VIC | Melbourne, VIC | 7-8 March 2012 |
| Basic Operator Training Workshop | WA DOT | Fremantle | 7-9 March 2012 |
| Regional Responders Initial Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Auckland, NZ | 12-15 March 2012 |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Gladstone, QLD | 13-14 March 2012 |
| Shoreline Responder Course | Maritime Safety Queensland | Gladstone, QLD | 15-16 March 2011 |
| Training Coordinators Workshop | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 19-23 March 2012 |
| Operations Course | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 19-23 March 2012 |
| Regional Responders Initial Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Auckland, NZ | 26-29 March 2012 |
| Core Group Workshop | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 27-30 March 2012 |
April 2012 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Logistics Specialist Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 16-20 April 2012 |
| Management Course | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 16-20 April 2012 |
| Command and Control Course | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 16-20 April 2012 |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Townsville, QLD | 17-18 April 2012 |
| Marine Oil Spill Oiled Wildlife Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ | 18-19 April 2012 |
| Shoreline Responder Course | Maritime Safety Queensland | Townsville, QLD | 19-20 April 2012 |
| Management Course | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 30 April-4 May 2012 |
May 2012 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Marine Oil Spill Management & Supervisory Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Auckland, NZ | 1-2 May 2012 |
| Basic Operator Training Workshop | WA DOT | Esperance | 1-2 May 2012 |
| Shoreline Clean Up Course | Department of Transport, VIC | Melbourne, VIC | 10-11 May 2012 |
| Incident Management Team (IMT) Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 14-18 May 2012 |
| Operations Course | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 21-25 May 2012 |
| Marine Oil Spill Responder Level 4 | Maritime Safety Queensland | Townsville, QLD | 21-25 May 2012 |
| Incident Controller Specialist Course | AMSA | Mount Macedon, VIC | 21-25 May 2012 |
| Basic Operator Training Workshop | WA DOT | Geraldton | 29-30 May 2012 |
June 2012 |
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| Course Name | Organisation | Location | Dates |
| Core Group Workshop | AMOSC | Geelong, VIC | 5-8 June 2012 |
| Marine Oil Spill On-Scene Commanders Training Course | Maritime New Zealand | Auckland, NZ | 11-15 June 2012 |
| Shoreline Training Workshop | WA DOT | Dampier | 19-21 June 2012 |
| Finance and Administration Course | Department of Transport, VIC | Melbourne, VIC | 21-22 June 2012 |
| Introduction to Marine Oil Spill Response | Maritime Safety Queensland | Thursday Island, QLD | 26-27 June 2012 |
| Shoreline Responder Course | Maritime Safety Queensland | Thursday Island, QLD | 28-29 June 2012 |
Training Calendar 2012/13 [
PDF: 30Kb]
Training Calendar 2013/14 [ PDF: 26Kb]
Please be aware that all course dates and venues are subject to change. Please contact the relevant State/Territory Training Coordinator for further details on the above courses.
3. AMSA Course Descriptions
CORE Training
Incident Management Team (IMT) Course:
The Incident Management Team Course is designed for all marine pollution responders who could be expected to perform in a functional management role during a marine pollution incident. The course runs for five days face-to-face and covers units of competency from the Public Safety Training Package:
- PUAOPE004B Conduct briefings / debriefings
- PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams
- Decision making strategies in an oil spill response
(Newly developed by AMSA to be added to the Public Safety Training Package)
As a pre-requisite to this course participants will be required to have successfully completed all 4 modules of the Online Learning course: Introduction to Pollution Response.
As the Incident Management Team course is competency based training participants will be required to complete assessments during the course and also post-course.
SPECIALIST Training
Incident Controller Course:
The Incident Controller Course is designed for marine pollution responders who would be expected to perform in the role of Incident Controller during a marine pollution incident or who aspire to perform this role in the future. The course runs for five days face-to-face and covers units of competency from the Public Safety Training Package:
- PMAOMIR650B Manage a crisis
- PUPAOPEO19A Control a level 3 incident
- PUAOPE018A Control a level 2 incident
As a pre-requisite to this course participants will be required to have successfully completed all 4 modules of the Online Learning course: Introduction to Pollution Response.
As the Incident Controller course is competency based training participants will be required to complete assessments during the course and also post-course.
Planning Course:
The Planning Course is designed for marine pollution responders who would be expected to perform in the role of Planning Officer during a marine pollution incident or who aspire to perform this role in the future. The course runs for five days face-to-face and covers units of competency from the Public Safety Training Package:
- PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations
- PMAOMIR320B Manage incident response information
- PUCACOM003B Manage information
- PMAOPEO25A Manage planning for a level 2 incident
As a pre-requisite to this course participants will be required to have successfully completed all 4 modules of the Online Learning course: Introduction to Pollution Response.
As this Planning Course is competency based training participants will be required to complete assessments during the course and also post-course.
Operations Course:
The Operations Course is designed for marine pollution responders who would be expected to perform in the role of Operations Officer during a marine pollution incident or who aspire to perform this role in the future. The course runs for five days face-to-face and covers units of competency from the Public Safety Training Package:
- PUAOPEO23A Manage operations for a Level 2 incident
- PUAOPE024A Manage operations for a Level 3 incident
As a pre-requisite to this course participants will be required to have successfully completed all 4 modules of the Online Learning course: Introduction to Pollution Response.
As the Operation Course is competency based training participants will be required to complete assessments during the course and also post-course.
Logistics Course:
The Logistics Course is designed for marine pollution responders who would be expected to perform in the role of Logistics Officer during a marine pollution incident or who aspire to perform this role in the future. The course runs for five days face-to-face and covers units of competency from the Public Safety Training Package and Transport and Logistics Training Package:
- PUAOPEO22A Manage logistics for a Level 2 incident
- TLIY2808A Apply knowledge of logistics
- PUAMAN008B Manage physical resources
- PUAOPE002B Operate communication systems and equipment
As a pre-requisite to this course participants will be required to have successfully completed all 4 modules of the Online Learning course: Introduction to Pollution Response.
As the Logistics Course is competency based training participants will be required to complete assessments during the course and also post-course.
4. AMSA Workshop Descriptions
Environmental and Scientific Coordinators (ESC) Workshop
This is a three day workshop relating to the development of knowledge and skills of environmental and scientific personnel within the National Plan.
Target Group:
- Nominated Federal, State, Territory and Industry based environmental and scientific personnel and their deputies
- International environmental personnel may be considered where space permits on the workshop
Outcomes of the workshop:
The major focus for the ESC workshop is skills development for nominated ESC's and their deputies. Each workshop agenda is determined in conjunction with the Environment Working Group and input from the ESC's network. Alternative workshops on a biennial basis focuses on marine pollution response and ESC policy development, research and technology project development and outcomes.
Subjects and Topics covered:
- Reports from each jurisdiction related to ESC activities
- Recent incidents and lessons learnt from each jurisdiction
- The changing roles and responsibilities of ESC's
- Latest knowledge on the impacts of oil and chemical spills in marine and coastal environments
- Environment Working Group (EWG) activities and directions
- ESC training materials and future requirements
- ESC in chemical spill and wildlife response
- Actions required by National Plan Operations Group (NPOG)
- Other topics as determined by EWG and ESC network
- Research, development and technology project priorities and planning
- RD&T project outcomes and reports
- National Plan ESC decision support systems
Attendees are required to provide a report of ESC activities from their jurisdiction and participate in any field activities. Course attendees will be provided with a book of reference material covering the material discussed and the proceedings will be published on the AMSA web site under the ESC Toolbox. The latest "ESC Training and Induction Resource" disk will also be provided.
Training Coordinators Workshop
The Training Coordinators Workshop is designed for State and Territory Training Coordinators who are responsible for training within their jurisdiction to get together and discuss common issues.
Marine Pollution Controller Workshop
A two day training workshop for Senior Management of Government and Industry
Target Group:
- Selected Federal and State Government/NT personnel expected to perform the role of Marine Pollution Controller
- Selected Industry personnel who could perform the Industry Adviser role during a major marine pollution incident
Participants will gain knowledge of:
- High level issues confronting Government and Industry
- Potential problems arising from issues which could cause conflict of interest between Government and Industry
- Political, media issues and interest group pressure
- Existing legislation
- Legal framework relating to Protection and Indemnity Club issues
Subjects addressed:
- Overview of major disaster management
- Oil Spill Response Incident Control System (OSRICS)
- Role of the Marine Pollution Controller
- Role of the Senior Industry Adviser
- Intervention, Places of Refuge and Cost Recovery
- Role of the Protection and Indemnity Club
- Techniques of disaster management
- Crisis decision making
- Salvage
- Crisis to a company
- Crisis to a community
- Crisis to the environment
- National and State/NT disaster organizations
- Chemplan and Emergency Response Division training
- Media
5. Online Learning
Our Online Learning course Introduction to Pollution Response is now complete and available for use.
Introduction to Pollution Response consists of four Modules:
- The National Plan
- Health and Safety in an Oil Spill
- Introduction to Oil Spills
- Introduction to Chemical Spills
These modules are available to everyone. There is no cost or timeframe for completion – with one exception. Participants attending any AMSA National Plan management training will be required to complete these four modules as they are underpinning learning. The Modules must be completed prior to AMSA booking airfares for course participants. The modules should take approximately four hours in total.
For instructions on how to enrol check the Registration Instructions. [ PDF: 973Kb]
You can access the National Plan modules by clicking on the National Plan portal button which will take you to the main page. Then click on browse, select your National Plan training module and register. An email will be sent to you within 48 hours when your enrolment has been processed and you are ready to start learning.
When you have successfully completed the learning a Certificate of Completion will be forwarded to you.
Contact nationalplantraining@amsa.gov.au for help or advice.
6. Training Coordinators
State/NT & NZ Training Coordinators Contact Details |
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| Region | Organisation | Coordinator Name | Contact Details |
AMSA |
Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
Fran Brolsma |
E NationalPlanTraining@amsa.gov.au |
New South Wales |
New South Wales Maritime |
Shayne Wilde |
E shayne.wilde@maritime.nsw.gov.au |
New Zealand |
Maritime New Zealand |
Toni Pressman-Hyde |
E mprs@maritimenz.govt.nz |
| Northern Territory | Northern Territory Department of Lands and Planning |
Bradley Thomson |
P (08) 8924 7103 |
Queensland |
Maritime Safety Queensland |
Mark Alen |
E mark.j.alen@msq.qld.gov.au |
South Australia |
Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure |
Michael King |
E michael.king@sa.gov.au |
Tasmania |
Department of Environment, Parks Heritage and the Arts |
Letitia Lamb |
E letitia.lamb@environment.tas.gov.au |
Victoria |
Department of Transport Victoria |
Nick Bugeja (works Wed-Fri) |
E nick.bugeja@transport.vic.gov.au |
Western Australia |
Department of Transport |
Rowena Bucklow |
E rowena.bucklow@transport.wa.gov.au |
AMOSC |
Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre |
Emily Webb |
E amsoc@amosc.com.au |
7. Restricted Access
This restricted section has been developed to provide a central location of training information for National Plan Training Coordinators. It is a secure area and does require a logon and password to access. Should you wish to have logon details and haven't been provided with them, please send an email to nationalplantraining@amsa.gov.au requesting this information.