DIPLOMA OF MARITIME OPERATIONS (WATCHKEEPER DECK)

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p>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.</p> <p>There are two pathways into the course:</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>This qualification is delivered at South Metropolitan TAFE over 2 semesters, which equates to 12 months full-time study.</p> </div></div></div>

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Entrance requirements: <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent</td> <td>Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)</td> <td>Certificate III</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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Units <p></p><b>Block 1</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Provide leadership to crew</td><td>MARG004</td><td>WH847</td></tr> </table><b>Block 2</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Control safe access to and on vessel</td><td>MARF012</td><td>WH840</td></tr> <tr><td>Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation</td><td>MARJ003</td><td>WH862</td></tr> <tr><td>Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel</td><td>MARJ004</td><td>WH863</td></tr> <tr><td>Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel</td><td>MARN005</td><td>WH881</td></tr> <tr><td>Perform basic vessel manoeuvres</td><td>MARK004</td><td>WH867</td></tr> <tr><td>Respond to emergencies</td><td>MARF014</td><td>WH842</td></tr> <tr><td>Transmit and receive information by visual signalling</td><td>MARO004</td><td>WH885</td></tr> </table><b>Block 3</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Maintain vessel stability</td><td>MARA005</td><td>WH792</td></tr> <tr><td>Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo</td><td>MARA010</td><td>AVE01</td></tr> <tr><td>Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel</td><td>MARF010</td><td>WH838</td></tr> </table><b>Block 4</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Plan and conduct a passage</td><td>MARH008</td><td>WH855</td></tr> </table><b>Block 5</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Maintain a safe navigational watch</td><td>MARO002</td><td>WH883</td></tr> <tr><td>Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position</td><td>MARH010</td><td>WH857</td></tr> </table><b>Certificate of Safety Training</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Follow vessel security procedures</td><td>MARF003</td><td>WH831</td></tr> <tr><td>Observe personal safety and social responsibility</td><td>MARF006</td><td>WH834</td></tr> <tr><td>Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel</td><td>MARF008</td><td>WH836</td></tr> <tr><td>Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment</td><td>MARF009</td><td>WH837</td></tr> </table><b>Safety Short Courses</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel</td><td>MARF011</td><td>WH839</td></tr> <tr><td>Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances</td><td>MARF007</td><td>WH835</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide first aid</td><td>HLTAID003</td><td>WG732</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide medical first aid on board a vessel</td><td>MARF013</td><td>WH841</td></tr> <tr><td>Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system</td><td>MARO003</td><td>WH884</td></tr> </table><b>Simulator Short Courses</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Apply maritime resource management principles</td><td>MARF022</td><td>AUG83</td></tr> <tr><td>Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely</td><td>MARH009</td><td>WH856</td></tr> </table>

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