Qualification details

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

This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:

• Master in the maritime industry on ships of any gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area
• Master less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT)
• Chief Mate less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT).

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 currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as a Master Unlimited as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master Unlimited as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2 (MAR60220 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited))
• holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 71
• qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 71
• completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 71
• holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
• having passed a final AMSA assessment
• meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 71.

Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Total number of units 

• Master Unlimited  = 26 core units

AMSA specialisation 

• Master Unlimited Specialist  = 29 units: 26 core units, plus 3 specialist units.

Core units 

Navigation at the management level

MARC055

Operate remote controls of propulsion plant, engineering systems and services

MARF036

Coordinate search and rescue operations

MARF039

Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers

MARH020

Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

MARH021

Manage the navigation of a vessel

MARH023

Use of electronic chart display and information system to maintain the safety of navigation (ECDIS)

MARH024

Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation

MARK010

Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions

MARO009

Maintain a safe navigational watch

Cargo handling and stowage at the management level

MARB042

Manage reported defects, damage, repairs and maintenance of a vessel

MARN014

Plan and manage safe loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo

Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the management level

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

MARA023

Manage trim, stability and stress of a vessel

MARD006

Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

MARF032

Apply medical first aid on board ship

MARF035

Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)

MARF037

Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)

MARF038

Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel

MARF041

Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

MARF043

Operate survival craft, rescue boats and life-saving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)

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)

MARG008

Manage a vessel and its crew

MARO011

Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

MARO012

Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in a confined space

Specialist Electives 

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

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)

MARN012

Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited).