September 2025 WATERLINE | 17 TRAINING AND EDUCATION CALENDAR MARINA TRAINING INSTITUTE ONLINE ANYTIME ENVIRONMENTAL BEST PRACTICES (2-3 hrs) Designed for all employees as part of their industry induction, develop awareness of best practices and the potential harm if not followed. EXTREME WEATHER PREPAREDNESS (2-3 hrs) This course ensures marina staff are trained to prepare for, protect and respond to marine extreme weather events. WHS BEST PRACTICES (2-3 hrs) A course covering the risks encountered while working in a marina environment. Topics include Working Around Boats, Working Around Water, Rope Handling, Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety. VIRTUAL COURSES OIL SPILL RESPONSE (Virtual Training 2 hrs) Facilitated by seasoned marine professionals, this course provides the essential training to prevent, recognise, respond to and clean up oil spills at a marina. Complete the online (1 hour) pre-training before the virtual event date. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (Virtual Training 2 hrs) Prepare for emergencies under the guidance of our industry experts. Examine the requirements of an Emergency Response Incident Management Plan, risk assessment and response management. Participants must complete the online (1 hour) pretraining before the virtual event date. Oct 30 Thursday MANAGEMENT COURSES INTERMEDIATE MARINA MANAGEMENT (4.5 days) Designed for managers and supervisors, focussing on marina operations, policies and procedures. Exploring innovative ways of dealing with issues and challenges. ADVANCED MARINA MANAGEMENT (5.5 days) A course designed for senior marina professionals, focussing on the management of facility operations, risk, leadership and maximising marina returns. Oct 27-31 Abu Dhabi, UAE FACE-TO-FACE SHORT COURSES STRADDLE CARRIER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (2 days) A two day onsite training covers operating procedures, safety (WH&S), lift planning and considerations, transporting and standing vessels. BOATYARD BEST PRACTICES (Half day) Onsite training for staff working in and around marinas includes hazard awareness, planning and prevention, hazardous chemical, flammable liquids and biohazard awareness. MARINAS 101 (1 day) Designed for workers new to the marina industry, learn the fundamentals of marina operations. Oct 11 Queensland PROPOSED NEW 2025 SPECIALISED BOATYARD COURSES BOATYARD NEGATIVE FORKLIFT OPERATIONS For boatyard personnel to lift and lower vessels using the specialised negative forklift equipment safely and effectively. Sep 20-21 TBC 100 TONNE+ STRADDLE CARRIER COURSE An intensive training day for accredited straddle carrier operators who are working in a boatyard which lifts vessels over 100 tonnes. Queensland TBC WEBINARS, SEMINARS AND STUDY TOURS WEBINARS – Virtual via Zoom (1 hour) Industry relevant topics such as technical and business operations. These webinars are free for MIA members. Sep 18 | Nov 20 STUDY TOURS – Marina & Boatyard Tours Exploring world class marinas in different locations around the globe. Providing high-quality networking and development opportunities, exploring business development and improvement concepts. Study Tour will be scheduled according to demand. TRAINING & EDUCATION CALENDAR 100 TONNE+ STRADDLE CARRIER COURSE An intensive training day for accredited straddle carrier operators who are working in a boatyard which lifts vessels over 100 tonnes. Queensland TBA BOATYARD NEG FORKLIFT OPERATION For boatyard personnel to lift and lower vessels using the specialised negative forklift equipment safely and effectively. Sep 20-21 Location TBC Scan the QR code to register for your next course Dates are subject to change. Go to marinas.net.au for the latest information. ENVIRONMENTAL BEST PRACTICES (2-3 hours) Designed for all employees as part of their industry induction, develop awareness of best practices and the potential harm if not followed. EXTREME WEATHER PREPAREDNESS (2-3 hours) This course ensures marina staff are trained to prepare for, protect and respond to marine extreme weather events. WHS BEST PRACTICES (2-3 hours) A course covering the risks encountered while working in a marina environment. Topics include safe work practices, WHS and developing a safe workplace culture. OIL SPILL RESPONSE (Virtual Training – 2 hours) Facilitated by seasoned marine professionals, this course provides the essential training to prevent, recognise, respond to and clean up oil spills at a marina. Complete the online (1 hour) pre-training before the virtual event date. Feb 27 June 19 Aug 21 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (Virtual Training – 2 hours) Prepare for emergencies under the guidance of our industry experts. Examine the requirements of an Emergency Response Incident Management Plan, risk assessment and response management. Complete the online (1 hour) pre-training before the virtual event date. Mar 13 July 24 Oct 30 ONLINE, ANYTIME FACE TO FACE SHORT COURSES MANAGEMENT COURSES NEW 2025 SPECIALISED BOATYARD COURSES VIRTUAL COURSES WEBINARS – Virtual via Zoom (1 hour) Industry relevant topics such as technical and business operations. These webinars are free for MIA members. March 27 June 26 Aug 14 Sep 18 Nov 20 STUDY TOURS – Marina & Boatyard Tours Exploring world class marinas in different locations around the globe. Providing high-quality networking and development opportunities, exploring business development and improvement concepts. Study Tour will be scheduled according to demand. WEBINARS, SEMINARS AND STUDY TOURS BOATYARD BEST PRACTICES (Half Day) Onsite training for staff working in and around marinas includes hazard awareness, planning and prevention, hazardous chemical, flammable liquids and biohazard awareness. June 21 Location TBC INTERMEDIATE MARINA MANAGEMENT (4.5 Days) Designed for managers and supervisors, focussing on marina operations, policies and procedures. Exploring innovative ways of dealing with issues and challenges. May 18-22 Phuket, Thailand July 27-31 Sydney MARINAS 101 (1 day) Designed for workers new to the marina industry, learn the fundamentals of marina operations. Feb 15 Sydney Oct 11 Queensland ADVANCED MARINA MANAGEMENT (5.5 Days) A course designed for senior marina professionals, focussing on the management of facility operations, risk, leadership and maximising marina returns. Aug 31 - Sep 5 Auckland STRADDLE CARRIER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (2 Days) A two day onsite training covers operating procedures, safety (WH&S), lift planning and considerations, transporting and standing vessels. March 15-16 Queensland May 3-4 Victoria June 14-15 Location TBC 28 DECEMBER 2024 MARINA TRAINING INSTITUTE Scan the QR code to register for your next course
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