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Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
South Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
For a career as a Master in the maritime industry this qualification provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to meet the academic requirements for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders 71 (Masters and Deck Officers) 2014(opens in a new tab), Seagoing Qualifications (Version six) under the Navigation Act 2012.(opens in a new tab)
This qualification provides you with the practical skills and knowledge appropriate to the management of a vessel in the area of marine safety, bridge and cargo operations, stability, marine law, ship management, construction and maintenance. You will also learn vessel handling skills, navigational safety and command operations as well as management skills required for this industry.
Students who wish to enter this course must meet the following AMSA requirements:
have completed at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service in charge of a navigation watch on vessels greater than 500 gross tonnage (>500 GT), while holding a certificate of competency as a Watchkeeper Deck and on vessels on voyages of at least 24 hours duration.
Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. This course is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders 70 and 71(2014)(opens in a new tab) under the Navigation Act 2012 (opens in a new tab)by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Please Note: The Maritime calendar differs from the standard TAFE WA semester calendar. Semester dates are stated in your Letter of Offer. This course is a full-time program that is timetabled over 4 to 5 days per week. This means you will have a very heavy study load which will encroach on your personal commitments during weekdays over the course of the program. The timetabled hours per week are essential to ensure all course requirements are met.
Please also note some units of competency will be delivered and assessed by South Metropolitan TAFE lecturers at an external location, with the required specialised equipment.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- MARA023Manage trim, stability and stress of a vessel
- MARB042Manage reported defects, damage, repairs and maintenance of a vessel
- MARC055Operate remote controls of propulsion plant, engineering systems and services
- MARD006Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
- MARF032Apply medical first aid on board ship
- MARF035Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
- MARF036Coordinate search and rescue operations
- MARF037Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
- MARF038Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel
- MARF039Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers
- MARF041Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
- MARF043Operate survival craft, rescue boats and life-saving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
- MARF044Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
- MARF046Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
- MARG008Manage a vessel and its crew
- MARH020Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage
- MARH021Manage the navigation of a vessel
- MARH023Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation
- MARH024Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
- MARK010Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
- MARN014Plan and manage safe loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo
- MARO009Maintain a safe navigational watch
- MARO011Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- MARO012Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations [Watchkeeper Deck] OR MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations [Master up to 500 GT] is required for entry into this course. Equivalent to Australian Year 12. Students must submit a comprehensive Resume outlining their work experiences, employment history and qualifications in order for the application to be assessed for entry into this course. You must have the following to be considered: have completed at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service in charge of a navigation watch on vessels ≥500 GT: while holding a Certificate of Competency as Watchkeeper Deck; and on vessels on voyages of at least 24 hours duration. Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. This course is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders 70 and 71(2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). You will need a certificate of competency to be qualified to work in the Australian maritime industry and on Australian or international vessels in international waters. You must also be properly trained to work in your role in the maritime industry. (See Qualifications & training (amsa.gov.au) for more information). Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. The fees may be up AUD $10,000 depending on your training.
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