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This site will give you the online information, learning, training and assessment I have developed after 27 years working at the Australian Maritime College.
Everything you need to operate a small boat safely!
Right here. Right now.
My guided online learning system will offer you
Think about how you could blend online and onsite learning locally! My aim is to make this quality material widely available to make your time on the water safer and more enjoyable for your friends and family.
Click on this link to open some exercises that explain the use of RADAR.
Click here to try a RADAR screen
The screen position is in the Whitsunday Passage of the Great barrier Reef and if you have chart AUS252 you could practice fixing your position with this Radar.
Start position is 20º 30'S, 149ºE
This link will take you to the start page for coastal navigation.
This link shows web based resources that help people gain this unit of competency.
Latest weather charts
N Tasmania RADAR loop
MetEye
Tidal heights
Sea surface temperature
Interactive weather and wave forecast maps
Other Links
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Land big fish
Outdoor Resources
Publications
Watts, J.K. 2005. Examinations - Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP). UTAS.edu.au Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2004. Apply weather information when navigating a small vessel. AMC Website. Launceston. UTAS.edu.au Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2004. Apply weather information when navigating a small vessel. AMC Website. Launceston. UTAS.edu.au Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2004. Plan and navigate an inshore passage. AMC Website. Launceston. UTAS.edu.au Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2003. Record of Practical Experience and Service Book - Coxswain. AMC. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2003. Transmit and recieve information by radio or telephone. AMC Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2003. Operate a small vessel. AMC Website. Launceston. UTAS.edu.au Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2002. Assemble and repair damaged netting. AMC Website. UTAS.edu.au Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2002. Seafood Industry Training. AMC Website. Launceston. UTAS.edu.au Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2002. Oceanography and meteorology. AMC Website. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2002. Assessment guide for the Certificates 11 and III in the Seafood Industry (Fishing operations). AMC. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2002. Workplace record book for the Certificate 11I in the Seafood Industry (Fishing operations). AMC. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2002. Workplace record book for the Certificate 11 in the Seafood Industry (Fishing operations). AMC. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 2000. Assemble and repair damaged netting.Learning guide, assessment guide and video produced for the Seafood industry training package. AMC. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 1999. Oceanography. Powerpoint presentation and learning materials. AMC. Launceston.
Watts, J.K. 1999. Seafood industry training package - vessel operations and fishing operations sections. Australian National Training Authority. Melbourne.
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Personal Information
Teaching:
26 years teaching at the Australian Maritime College, Launceston, Tasmania
Teaching Coxswain, Master <24m, Master <35m
Teaching first and second year degree studies in vessel operations, fishing gear technology and oceanography
Managing Certificate in fishing operations courses
Managing Coxswain courses
Developing blended delivery with onsite and online learning and assessment materialQualifications:
Bachelor of Science in marine science from UNSW
Mate 4
Marine engine driver grade 2
Skipper 3
Certificate 4 in workplace training and assessment
Diploma in training and assessment systems
Master of Education, UTASIndustrial experience:
7 years fishing south around from Port Stevens NSW to Esperance WA including:
Fish trawling
Prawn trawling shallow and deep
Bait purse seining
Tuna poling
Tuna longlining
Fish trapping
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Jeff Watts, October 2015