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Graduate Certificate In Maritime Operations
Graduate Certificate In Maritime Operations
51851
9525
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This qualification provides a pathway into employment in a seaport or associated port operations. It is endorsed by industry and has been designed to provide relevant competencies needed for people to work in various aspects of ship/shore interface.
Schedule
1.
To achieve Vocational Graduate Certificate In Maritime Operations - 51851, a total of 8 units of competency must be completed. This comprises:
- Five core units
- 3 elective units
Candidates may select 3 elective units from the Pilotage Operations group, the Port Operations group, or the Alternative Maritime Units group. A maximum of 2 units may be imported from Training Packages or Accredited courses at Advanced Diploma to Vocational Graduate Diploma level that are relevant to the industry.
CORE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65352 | Analyse the functions and relationships of port organisations with respect to the movement of vessels within a port | 60 | Module | |
| 65351 | Analyse the processes and practices of seaport and terminal management | 60 | Module | |
| 65337 | Apply business ethics in the maritime industry | 60 | Module | |
| 65343 | Examine technology and development in the maritime industry | 40 | Module | |
| 65350 | 65350 | Examine the development and operation of international transport systems | 40 | Module |
2.
Alternative Maritime Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65344 | Apply sustainability principals and practices to maritime operations | 40 | Module | |
| 65331 | Comply with maritime law at sea | 60 | Module | |
| 65334 | Interpret a contract for the carriage of goods by the sea | 100 | Module | |
| 65332 | Manage marine personnel | 50 | Module |
3.
Pilotage Operations Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65355 | Analyse the design of aspects of a vessel that afect its manoeuvrability | 60 | Module | |
| 65354 | Conduct the navigation of a vessel when transiting port waters | 60 | Module | |
| 65353 | Prepare for pilotage operations | 60 | Module |
4.
Port Operations Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65356 | Analyse the methods utilised to transfer cargo onto and off a vessel in port | 60 | Module | |
| 65357 | Examine the impact of legislation on port operations | 60 | Module | |
| 65358 | Utilise information systems within a port | 60 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51851.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Jim Thompson, A/Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on 9239 8384.
4. This course was entered onto STARS by Challenger TAFE on 9 September 2008.