Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 3.0.
Qualification Description
This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area.
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master <500 GT as described in Marine Order 70 and 71 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
People seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 29 29 core units |
|
Core units |
|
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
MARA005 |
Maintain vessel stability |
MARA010 |
Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo |
MARD001 |
Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations |
MARD002 |
Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations |
MARF003 |
Follow vessel security procedures |
MARF006 |
Observe personal safety and social responsibility |
MARF007 |
Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances |
MARF008 |
Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel |
MARF009 |
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment |
MARF010 |
Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel |
MARF011 |
Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel |
MARF012 |
Control safe access to and on vessel |
MARF013 |
Provide medical first aid on board a vessel |
MARF014 |
Respond to emergencies |
MARF015 |
Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel |
MARF022 |
Apply maritime resource management principles |
MARG004 |
Provide leadership to crew |
MARH007 |
Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations |
MARH008 |
Plan and conduct a passage |
MARH009 |
Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely |
MARH010 |
Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position |
MARJ003 |
Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation |
MARJ004 |
Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel |
MARK004 |
Perform basic vessel manoeuvres |
MARN005 |
Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel |
MARO002 |
Maintain a safe navigational watch |
MARO003 |
Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system |
MARO004 |
Transmit and receive information by visual signalling |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification replaces and is equivalent to MAR50413 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT or Master 80 metres).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2