Qualification details

Release 2.  This is the second release of this qualification in the MAR Maritime Training Package with minor change to licensing and regulatory information.

Release 1.  This is the first release of this qualification in the MAR Maritime Training Package.

This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 45 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 100 metres in length.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal as defined by Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National law) 2022.

Certification as a Master less than 45 metres Near Coastal (as defined by Marine Order 505) will require achievement of the MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate.

People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Mate less than 100 metres Near Coastal as defined by Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - national law) 2022.

Certification as a Mate less than 100 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completion of AMSA approved task book or qualifying sea service, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate.

People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Total number of units = 22 core units

Core units 

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

MARA022

Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo

MARA024

Manage vessel stability

MARB030

Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres

MARB046

Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres

MARC047

Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services

MARC048

Monitor and manage vessel operations

MARC051

Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres

MARF027

Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF028

Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF029

Meet work health and safety requirements

MARF030

Survive at sea using survival craft

MARG007

Manage a small crew

MARH015

Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

MARH016

Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres

MARH017

Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

MARH019

Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions

MARI004

Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres

MARJ007

Monitor environmental management on a vessel

MARK009

Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres

MARN013

Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres

RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in confined spaces

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal).