Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:13 PM AWST

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Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services

Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services

Qualification
National Code:
MAR30022
State Code:
BHV4
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
22/07/2022
Approved Date
17/10/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
249
Duration
—
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/07/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/07/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator.
IMO Regulatory framework
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) V/12 states that Contracting Governments planning and implementing VTS shall, wherever possible, follow the guidelines developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
IMO Resolution A.1158(32) Guidelines for VTS states:
VTS personnel should only be considered competent when appropriately trained and qualified for their VTS duties. This includes, amongst other things, that personnel have satisfactorily completed generic VTS training approved by a competent authority.
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) publishes standards and associated recommendations, guidelines and model courses specifically related to the establishment and operation of VTS contribute to achieving worldwide harmonization of VTS.
Contracting Governments are encouraged to take into account IALA standards and associated recommendations, guidelines and model courses.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification:
Marine Order 64 (Vessel Traffic Services)
RTOs must:
demonstrate compliance with IALA Standard 1050 - Training and Certification
take into account IALA standards and associated recommendations, guidelines and model courses specifically related to the operation of VTS.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Seven (7) core units
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟ on Training.gov.au (TGA)
1. Core units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OED26 MARF051 Apply communication, coordination and interactions for VTS provision 15 Unit of competency
OEC31 MARF052 Apply nautical knowledge 25 Unit of competency
OED29 MARF053 Apply personal attributes 20 Unit of competency
OED31 MARC063 Operate Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) equipment 25 Unit of competency
OED25 MARF056 Provide Vessel Traffic Services 125 Unit of competency
OEC30 MARI005 Respond to emergency situations 25 Unit of competency
OAB69 MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio 14 Unit of competency
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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