Qualification details

Release 1. New qualification.

This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 80 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 35 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. Certification as a Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal (as defined by the NSCV Part D) will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D. Certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed 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.

Not applicable.

Total number of units = 21 units

21 core units

MARA003

Manage loading, discharging and stowage of cargo

MARA004

Manage vessel stability

MARB030

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

MARB010

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

MARC011

Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services

MARC012

Monitor and manage vessel operations

MARC014

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

MARF010

Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel

MARG002

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

MARH006

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

MARK003

Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres

MARN004

Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres

This qualification is equivalent to MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres).