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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.
In addition to successful completion of Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Under 24M Near Coastal), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following:
- An appropriate Radio certificate of proficiency
- HLTAID003 unit of competency Provide first aid or another certificate that the National Regulator considers equivalent
- Completed AMSA approved task book or have qualifying sea service
- AMSA’s final assessment
People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority: Phone: Head Office +61 2 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or Web: www.amsa.gov.au
2019 Dates
Additional dates can be scheduled if enough interest.
Monday July 29 - Friday September 27, 2019
- First Aid - Will need to be obtained externally prior to issuance of certificate
- ESS - Friday July 29 - Thursday August 1, 2019
- Main body of course - Monday August 5 - Friday September 27, 2019
This Qualification is also available as a Traineeship. To study as a Trainee, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation. Please see the Apprenticeships/Traineeships section for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
2019 Dates:
Additional dates can be scheduled if enough interest.
29/07/19 - 27/09/19
- First Aid - Will need to be obtained externally prior to issuance of certificate
- ESS - 29/07/19 - 01/08/19
- Main body of course - 05/08/19 - 27/09/19
- This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Master Under 24M Near Coastal in the maritime industry and Command a Commercial Marine Vessel which is up to 24 meters in length. The propulsion power must be unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 500 kW for an inboard engine.
- Vessel: inshore or as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
For information about jobs and pathways, please see
http://joboutlook.gov.au/
Further study opportunities:
- MAR406138 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), State ID BDT9
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 2, 2019
Fremantle Campus - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where | Fremantle Campus |
| How |
Full Time |