Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)

National ID: MAR50315 | State ID: AWO1

This marine course is aligned to the educational requirements for certification as Deck Watchkeeper as described in Marine Orders - Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications (Version 6) under the Australian Navigation Act 1912. A history of sea time/service on board a vessel will be required to obtain a certificate of competency from AMSA. There are two pathways into the course: The Deck Watchkeeper qualification allows the holder to sail as Deck Watchkeeper on unlimited vessel size and in unlimited areas. Entry via deck-cadet or integrated rating pathway. The Master < 500GT / Deck Watchkeeper is an international qualification. Holders commonly work in the offshore Oil rig Industry, Merchant ocean going vessels, large charter vessels, Large 'White Boat' yacht Industry, tugs, Sailing ships etc.

This qualification is delivered at South Metropolitan TAFE over 2 semesters, which equates to 12 months full-time study.

2019 Dates

Monday February 4 - Friday November 11, 2019

Entrance Requirements

Job opportunities

Entrance 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

Job opportunities

This marine course is aligned to the educational requirements for certification as Deck Watchkeeper as described in Marine Orders - Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications (Version 6) under the Australian Navigation Act 1912. A history of sea time/service on board a vessel will be required to obtain a certificate of competency from AMSA.

For information about jobs and pathways, please see http://joboutlook.gov.au/

Further study opportunities:

MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited), State ID AWN9

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Semester 1

Fremantle - Full Time-Classroom

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Overview

Duration	12 months
When	Semester 1
Where	Fremantle
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
MARA005	Maintain vessel stability
MARA010	Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo
MARF003	Follow vessel security procedures
MARF006	Observe personal safety and social responsibility
MARF007	Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances
MARF008	Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF009	Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
MARF010	Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel
MARF011	Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel
MARF012	Control safe access to and on vessel
MARF013	Provide medical first aid on board a vessel
MARF014	Respond to emergencies
MARF022	Apply maritime resource management principles
MARG004	Provide leadership to crew
MARH008	Plan and conduct a passage
MARH009	Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely
MARH010	Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position
MARJ003	Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation
MARJ004	Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel
MARK004	Perform basic vessel manoeuvres
MARN005	Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel
MARO002	Maintain a safe navigational watch
MARO003	Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system
MARO004	Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

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Semester 2

Fremantle - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	12 months
When	Semester 2
Where	Fremantle
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
MARA005	Maintain vessel stability
MARA010	Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo
MARF003	Follow vessel security procedures
MARF006	Observe personal safety and social responsibility
MARF007	Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances
MARF008	Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF009	Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
MARF010	Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel
MARF011	Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel
MARF012	Control safe access to and on vessel
MARF013	Provide medical first aid on board a vessel
MARF014	Respond to emergencies
MARF022	Apply maritime resource management principles
MARG004	Provide leadership to crew
MARH008	Plan and conduct a passage
MARH009	Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely
MARH010	Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position
MARJ003	Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation
MARJ004	Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel
MARK004	Perform basic vessel manoeuvres
MARN005	Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel
MARO002	Maintain a safe navigational watch
MARO003	Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system
MARO004	Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

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MAR50315 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)

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