16 | WATERLINE September 2025 In a busy marina environment, finding time for structured staff training can be challenging—especially when managing rosters, seasonal staff, and varying shift patterns. The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has developed a suite of flexible courses that allow your team to learn essential skills anytime, anywhere—without disrupting daily operations. The Online Anytime training courses are self-paced, 2-hour modules designed as the ideal first step for new team members or as refresher learning for existing staff. Whether you’re welcoming a school-leaver to their first marina role or ensuring seasoned staff are up to date with current practices, these courses deliver practical knowledge in a flexible format. These courses also provide marina owners and operators a solution to managing their obligations to ensure staff have relevant training in WHS, environmental compliance, and incident preparation and response. Three essential courses are available now: • WHS Best Practices: Tailored specifically for marina environments, this course covers key risks including working around boats and water, rope handling, confined spaces, and electrical hazards. • Environmental Best Practices: Equip your team to manage hazardous materials, handle fuel safely, respond to pollution events, and apply sustainable practices in daily operations • Extreme Weather Preparedness: Supported by Nautilus Marine Insurance, this course gives staff the knowledge to prepare for, respond to, and recover from extreme weather events—critical skills in today’s changing climate. SET YOUR TEAM UP FOR SUCCESS: ONLINE ANYTIME TRAINING By Lily Peel, Industry Training & Development Coordinator Marina Industries Association MARINA TRAINING INSTITUTE Each course is available online 24/7 and includes interactive knowledge quizzes and a certificate of completion. With no in-person sessions or scheduling requirements, team members can complete training when it suits them and the business—ideal for marinas with casual staff. When combined with on-site inductions and ongoing practical training, the courses provide a strong foundation in industry best practices and help create safer, more sustainable and more engaged workplaces. As a manager, ensuring your staff are appropriately trained isn’t just best practice—it’s a responsibility. The structured and accessible training programs help you meet your workplace health and safety obligations while also promoting a culture of accountability and professionalism. Beyond compliance, investing in staff training demonstrates a commitment to your team’s development, boosting morale, improving retention, and fostering a safer, more positive workplace environment. Les Binkin CMM, Managing Director Shellharbour and Pelican Waters Marinas said, “It’s nearly impossible to lock in set training dates for our casual staff, that’s why I value MIA’s online anytime courses. New team members can complete their training when it suits them, and I know they’re continually learning to stay safe and be effective on the job.” If you’re onboarding new staff or simply want to raise the bar in your marina operations, start with industry-specific, flexible online training from the MIA. For more information on MIA Training and Education courses, contact Lily Peel at education@marinas.net.au ONLINE ANYTIME COURSES WHS Best Practices Environmental Best Practices Extreme Weather Preparedness Supported by NM Insurance Marina Induction Training education@marinas.net.au Scan the QR code to register for your next course marinas.net.au
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