MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits. You will learn skills in shipboard safety, marine radio operation, navigation, ship knowledge and vessel operations.

This certificate will allow you to work as:

• Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres long within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
• Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 metres long within the EEZ
• Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 metres long in inshore waters

In addition to successful completion of Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Meet medical and eyesight test requirements
• Completed AMSA approved task book or have qualifying sea service
• Long Range operator certificate of proficiency or equivalent
• Complete an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) 

Refer to the following information for the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA). 

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: Head Office +61 2 6279 5000 (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit the website. 

2020 Dates:

Semester 1

• Body of Course – Part 1 (Passage Planning): 28 April to 22 May 
• Elements of Shipboard Safety: 25 to 28 May
• Body of Course – Part 2 (Seamanship and other Skills): 2 to 26 June

Semester 2

• Body of Course – Part 1 (Passage Planning): 12 October to 6 November 
• Elements of Shipboard Safety: 9 to 12 November
• Body of Course – Part 2 (Seamanship and other Skills): 16 November to 11 December