Modification History
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. |
Qualification Description
This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur the job role and specialisation, if applicable, selected from the group choice below Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification:
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master less than 100 metres Near Coastal as defined in Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – National law) 2022. AMSA certification of competency will require:
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 GT as defined in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require:
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Watchkeeper Deck as defined in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require:
Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA. |
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. |
Packaging Rules
Total number of units
AMSA specialisation
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Core units |
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Navigation at the operational level |
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MARH022 |
Plan and conduct a passage and determine position |
MARH023 |
Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation |
MARH024 |
Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation |
MARK011 |
Manoeuvre the ship |
MARO009 |
Maintain a safe navigational watch |
MARO012 |
Transmit and receive information by visual signalling |
Cargo handling and stowage at the operational level |
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MARA025 |
Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo |
MARN011 |
Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction) |
Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
MARA017 |
Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability) |
MARF031 |
Apply leadership and team working capability |
MARF035 |
Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) |
MARF037 |
Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training) |
MARF041 |
Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) |
MARF044 |
Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting) |
MARF046 |
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST) |
MARF047 |
Monitor compliance with legislative requirements |
MARJ008 |
Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements |
RIIWHS202E |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
Group A: Watchkeeper Deck |
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Controlling the operations of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level |
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MARF032 |
Apply medical first aid on board ship |
MARF043 |
Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft) |
MARO011 |
Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) |
Group B: Master less than 500 GT |
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Controlling of the operations of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level |
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MARD006 |
Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements |
MARF032 |
Apply medical first aid on board ship |
MARF038 |
Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel |
MARF043 |
Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft) |
MARG008 |
Manage a vessel and its crew |
MARK010 |
Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions |
MARO011 |
Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) |
Group C: Master less than 100 metres Near Coastal |
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Controlling the operation of the ship |
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MARD004 |
Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations |
MARD005 |
Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations |
MARH018 |
Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations |
Group D: Specialist electives |
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MARA011 |
Contribute to basic operations of ships in polar waters |
MARA014 |
Contribute to basic operations of a ship subject to IGF Code |
MARA018 |
Manage advanced chemical tanker cargo operations |
MARA019 |
Manage advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations |
MARA020 |
Manage advanced oil tanker cargo operations |
MARA021 |
Manage advanced operations of a ship subject to IGF Code |
MARB050 |
Adjust a magnetic compass |
MARB051 |
Apply elements of magnetic compass adjusting |
MARB052 |
Apply knowledge of the principles of magnetic compass adjusting |
MARC056 |
Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel |
MARF034 |
Carry out fast rescue craft operations |
MARF040 |
Manage ship security (Ship Security Officer) |
MARF048 |
Plan marine towage operations |
MARH025 |
Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning fundamentals |
MARH026 |
Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning operations |
MARH027 |
Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning systems |
MARH028 |
Conduct dynamic positioning operations |
MARH029 |
Perform marine towage operations |
MARN012 |
Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters |
MARN017 |
Assist with marine towage operations |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification replaces and is equivalent to MAR50220 Diploma of Maritime Operations. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2