The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the capability and limitations of ECDIS as used during a navigational watch, to operate, interpret and analyse information obtained from ECDIS, and manage ECDIS operation, system files and data. This course meets the requirements of STCW as revised by Manila Amendments 2010, and is AMSA approved. It also meets the requirements of IMO Model 1.27 (2012).
There is a written and practical assessment, and students receive an ECDIS certificate upon course completion.
- Elements of ECDIS
- Watch keeping with ECDIS
- ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring
- ECDIS Targets, Charts and Systems
- ECDIS Responsibility
- Must have previously obtained formal instruction in Terrestrial Navigation and be familiar with visual navigation.
- Must have served a period of supervised Bridge Watch - keeping duties.
- Must have completed a Basic Radar / ARPA and ENS course or Master under 24 Meters Certificate of Competency or Master up to 35 Meters Certificate of Competency.
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Semester 1, 2023
Fremantle - On Campus - 13 to 17 Mar or 12 to 16 Jun
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| Where | Fremantle | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2023
Fremantle - On Campus - 28 Aug to 1 Sep or 13 to 17 Nov
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Fremantle | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.