Qualification Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:26 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR40618
State Code:
BDT9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
09/07/2018
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
521
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/07/2018
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/07/2018 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 80 metres in length.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. Certification as a Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal (as defined by the NSCV Part D) will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D. Certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed AMSA approved task book or qualifying sea service, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21) units
- twenty one (21) core units
1. Core Units

All twenty one (21) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAB54 MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
OAB57 MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WH853 MARH006 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions 10 Unit of competency
WH818 MARC011 Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services 15 Unit of competency
WH845 MARG002 Manage a small crew 20 Unit of competency
OAB56 MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres 25 Unit of competency
WH790 MARA003 Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo 18 Unit of competency
WH880 MARN004 Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
WH791 MARA004 Manage vessel stability 20 Unit of competency
WH866 MARK003 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres 21 Unit of competency
OAB61 MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
WH819 MARC012 Monitor and manage vessel operations 25 Unit of competency
OAB87 MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel 15 Unit of competency
OAB64 MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres 15 Unit of competency
WH821 MARC014 Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
OAB74 MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres 90 Unit of competency
WH803 MARB010 Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres 35 Unit of competency
OAB73 MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
OAB78 MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft 15 Unit of competency
OAB63 MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation 50 Unit of competency
WH838 MARF010 Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J717 MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFW3 MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information