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This certificate allows you to perform the duties or functions of Master, Chief mate or Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.
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 up to 14 weeks.
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 an Orals Examination
Refer to the following information from the AMSA website for further details.
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.
2020 dates
This qualification runs for a duration between 27 and 40 weeks.
Semester 1
Monday 3 February
Semester 2
Monday 20 July
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
- This qualification is aligned to the educational requirement for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications (Version 6) under the Navigation Act 1912
For information about jobs and pathways, please see http://joboutlook.gov.au/
Further study opportunities:
- University
Delivery location, important dates and study options
This course will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures to be undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a mix of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken.
Semester 1
Fremantle - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 3 semesters |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Fremantle |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Fremantle - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 3 semesters |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Fremantle |
| How |
Full Time |