Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)

Diploma

This certificate enables you to work as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area..

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

2 semesters full-time

Course Code

MAR50320

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

This certificate enables you to work as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area.

.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 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) or
A Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) with TAGS books and sea time or
An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate.

In addition to successful completion of the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500GT), 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 and eyesight requirements
Hold of the following: unrestricted Master less than 24 meter Near coastal Certificate of competency, watchkeeper deck less than 500 GT or unrestricted Master less than 35 meters near coastal.
Completed qualifying sea service time as an officer in charge on a navigation watch. Please refer to AMSA website below for further information
Pass an Orals Examination

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

maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability)
monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo
apply leadership and team working capability
contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
plan and conduct a passage and determine position
use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation
ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction)

Career pathways

Ship's Master

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

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

With this certificate you can perform the duties or functions of:

Master or chief mate on ships less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area.
Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.
Master and chief mate on ships less than 3000 gross tonnage in near coastal waters.
Able seafarer-deck.

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