Any student or visitor must accept the Sea School policies, guidelines and safety procedures on arrival. If this document is unavailable or unseen on the day by you, other members of your group or family, this agreement is between all parties and the conditions and the intent of this document is understood and undisputed.

Participation

All candidates are encouraged to actively listen, participate and demonstrate knowledge with the trainer and assessor. It is your responsibility and vital to your training and safety to complete all training and assessment requirements.

Privacy Policy

Accurate records management and care of personal information is required to comply with privacy legislation as a business, for participants, and the Standards for RTO's 2015. The following policy and procedures for privacy will protect participants and manage risk in our business. Sea School are required to disclose the Applicant's Personal Information and/or Health Information to Roads and Maritime Services NSW in order to assess the Applicant's application or verify the information provided or to evaluate the Training and/or Testing, and in respect of inquiries about maritime accidents and to other agencies responsible for marine management or vessel registration or licensing. We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the privacy practices of Sea School International, or you wish to make a privacy complaint, please contact us via email:

Photographic permission

You give authorisation to the Sea School companies to freely use any photographs and images for training purposes, recording of client training, recognition statements, promotion and web networking. If you are not willing to be in any training images, photos or videos you are required to advise Sea School on arrival.

Complaints and Appeals

Sea School International is committed to providing an effective, efficient, timely, fair and confidential complaints and appeals handling procedure for all students. An appeal can be made when a student is not satisfied with the outcome at any stage of the complaints and/or assessment process.

Smoking

Not permitted aboard the training vessels or within the venue or classroom. Smoking is allowed in designated areas/ashtrays, and well away from flammable liquids.

First aid

A designated first aid officer and first aid supplies are available onboard each training vessel. All injuries sustained onsite or on the water should be reported to the head office and the trainer. If you require first aid you must quickly, loudly and firmly ask for help.

Practical Boating on Sydney Harbour - if you are booked

Not available at Merrylands or Mt Lewis Bowling Clubs.

For the practical boat training on Sydney Harbour, we suggest you bring the following:

• Clothing - Casual clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, wet weather gear in case it rains.
• Footwear - Deck shoes, joggers, sandshoes or work boots (no thongs or sandals).
• Food - Bottled water, snacks/food. Speak to the Trainer about local food and beverage options.

Change of venue / breakdown

Late notice of a change of venue or arrival time may happen and is usually due to the weather conditions, berthing facilities or vessel maintenance. Even with a continual maintenance regime, the vessel may at times breakdown. Often the trainer can fix the problem 'on the spot'. If not, the theory and/or practical session will be rescheduled by the office or trainer and at a time suitable for us both. Refunds are not available, only rescheduled training times.

Disclaimer

Sea School shall not be held liable for death, personal injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising and therefore by booking and attending the course, you hereby release, to the full extent permitted by Commonwealth and State laws and in equity, the Company, its employees, volunteers, providers and agents from all actual and contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage while on any training or course. Your enrolment is your acknowledgement of the School OHS & Safety policies and procedures. Listen to the directions of staff at all times and during drills, fire alarms and muster signals.

Disclaimer - Marine insurance aboard the client vessel

Marine insurance validity and waiver must be completed by the vessel owner and its operator for practical training. Sea School shall not be held liable for death, personal injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising and therefore, you hereby release, to the full extent permitted by Commonwealth and State laws and in equity, the Company, its employees, volunteers, providers and agents from all actual and contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage while training aboard the vessel you supplied.

Student waiver - declaration:

I have read and accept the Sea School terms and conditions above; and understand my rights and obligations. My attendance at the course and on a vessel is my acceptance of the above.