Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

MAR30921
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Description

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:

  • master on commercial vessels up to 24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
  • chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 m in length within the EEZ or
  • chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 m in length in inshore waters.

    • Licensing/Regulatory Information

    This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master <24 metres NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

    AMSA certification of competency will require:

  • achieving MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 m Near Coastal)
  • a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
  • sea service consisting of:
  • 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book

    • or

  • 600 days qualifying sea service
  • meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
  • assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m in length.
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    Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

    Labourers

    35.4%

    Labourers
    Professionals

    28.1%

    Professionals
    Community and Personal Service Workers

    12.9%

    Community and Personal Service Workers

    Industries

    Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

    39.1%

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

    24.5%

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
    Education and Training

    8.9%

    Education and Training

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    First released in: MAR Maritime Training Package

    Supersedes: MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

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