Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT)

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR50415
State Code:
AWO3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/09/2015
Approved Date
10/12/2015
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1017
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/09/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area.
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master <500 GT as described in Marine Order 70 and 71 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master Class 3 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and as a Master <500 GT as described in Marine Order 3.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR50413 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT or Master 80 metres) and other requirements; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = twenty nine (29) units
Twenty nine (29) core units
1. Core

All twenty nine (29) 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
AUG83 MARF022 Apply maritime resource management principles 65 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
AVE01 MARA010 Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo 45 Unit of competency
WH827 MARD002 Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations 5 Unit of competency
WH843 MARF015 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel 60 Unit of competency
WH834 MARF006 Observe personal safety and social responsibility 12 Unit of competency
WH835 MARF007 Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances 45 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
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WH847 MARG004 Provide leadership to crew 35 Unit of competency
WH841 MARF013 Provide medical first aid on board a vessel 40 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
WH884 MARO003 Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system 70 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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J565 MAR50413 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT or Master 80 metres) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFW2 MAR50220 Diploma of Maritime Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information