Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Diploma

Take command of your maritime career, become a master of the seas and rise to the top as the ship's most responsible officer.. This course will allow you to work in international waters as a: Master, Chief mate or Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

2 semesters full-time

Course Code

MAR60220

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$7,255 total

About this course

Take command of your maritime career, become a master of the seas and rise to the top as the ship's most responsible officer.

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This course will allow you to work in international waters as a:

Master, Chief mate or Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.

Note that holding a Watchkeeper deck or Master less than 500 GT certificate of competency may allow you to receive up to 15 units credit or recognition of prior learning with continued sea service and competencies. This may potentially reduce the duration of the course.

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers as you build an advanced specialist skillset in how to manage a vessel of any size, and step up to be responsible for the stability and handling of the vessel and the safety of those onboard. You'll develop leadership qualities as you learn to direct a crew and plan your voyage by forecasting weather and maintaining safety of navigation. You'll also be trained in high level security procedures as well as how to coordinate search and rescue operations, survive at sea and operate survival craft.

Gain an advanced maritime qualification for international waters and the world is your oyster!

Visit the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) website for details regarding sea service and certification requirements.

Study in specialist facilities

Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE's Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. SM TAFE's maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.

You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.

Entry requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent	Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)	Certificate III

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

A Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) or
A Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT) or
A Master less than 80 metres near coastal.

In addition to successful completion of Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

Meet medical test requirements
Completed qualifying sea service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch in accordance with AMSA requirements, see link below.
Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: (02) 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit the website

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Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

manage trim, stability and stress of a vessel
manage reported defects, damage, repairs and maintenance of a vessel
apply medical first aid on board ship
coordinate search and rescue operations
follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST
manage a vessel and its crew
forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage
use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Career pathways

Marine Transport Professional
Ship's Master | Chief Mate | Watchkeeper Deck

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

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