Skill set details

Release 2: This is the second release of this Skill Set in the MAR Maritime Training Package with updated unit codes and details.

Release 1. New Skill Set.

This Skill Set reflects the additional units required by people certified as a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal seeking Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT) as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

This Skill Set contributes to a range of qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package.

Before undertaking this Skill Set, seafarers seeking certification as a Master up to 500 GT should check with AMSA to determine additional certification requirements.

Seafarers should ensure they have also read the part of the Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.

A total of 3 units of competency must be attained. 

MARF038

Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel

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)

People who hold a MAR50220 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal), have AMSA certification to work as a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by NSCV Part D and are seeking certification as a Master up to 500 GT.

The MARSS00004 Marine Emergency Care, Craft and Communication Skill Set reflects additional responsibilities undertaken by someone with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal seeking certification as a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT).