Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:38 AM AWST

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Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal)

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR50713
State Code:
J719
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/10/2013
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
817
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/10/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Master on vessels up to 80 metres operating in near coastal waters within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Certification will require achievement of the MAR50713 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal, qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service, AMSA final assessment, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Certification will require achievement of the MAR50713 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal, qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service, AMSA final assessment, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = twenty five (25) units
- twenty five (25) core units
1. Core Units

All twenty five (25) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH854 MARH007 Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations 30 Unit of competency
WH788 MARA001 Contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers 50 Unit of competency
WH789 MARA002 Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers 50 Unit of competency
WH840 MARF012 Control safe access to and on vessel 15 Unit of competency
WH862 MARJ003 Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation 20 Unit of competency
WH831 MARF003 Follow vessel security procedures 9 Unit of competency
WH863 MARJ004 Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel 20 Unit of competency
WH883 MARO002 Maintain a safe navigational watch 90 Unit of competency
WH881 MARN005 Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel 40 Unit of competency
WH792 MARA005 Maintain vessel stability 60 Unit of competency
WH826 MARD001 Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations 21 Unit of competency
WH839 MARF011 Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel 40 Unit of competency
WH827 MARD002 Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations 5 Unit of competency
WH793 MARA006 Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo 45 Unit of competency
WH834 MARF006 Observe personal safety and social responsibility 12 Unit of competency
WH867 MARK004 Perform basic vessel manoeuvres 35 Unit of competency
WH855 MARH008 Plan and conduct a passage 70 Unit of competency
WH836 MARF008 Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WH847 MARG004 Provide leadership to crew 35 Unit of competency
WH842 MARF014 Respond to emergencies 15 Unit of competency
WH837 MARF009 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
WH885 MARO004 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling 15 Unit of competency
WH856 MARH009 Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely 40 Unit of competency
WH857 MARH010 Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position 25 Unit of competency
WH838 MARF010 Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel 25 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFW2 MAR50220 Diploma of Maritime Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information