Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)

MAR31018
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Superseded by: MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)
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 <24 m in length in inland waters.

    • Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

    AMSA certification will require:

  • achieving MAR31018 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)
  • sea service consisting of:
  • 60 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book

    • or

  • 120 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.

    • ^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

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    Satisfied with Training

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

    Improved Work Status

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

    Jobs

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

    Technicians and Trades Workers

    56.4%

    Technicians and Trades Workers
    Machinery Operators and Drivers

    14.5%

    Machinery Operators and Drivers
    Labourers

    13.5%

    Labourers

    Industries

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

    Construction

    23.4%

    Construction
    Other Services

    18.7%

    Other Services
    Manufacturing

    12.7%

    Manufacturing

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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    Subsidised Training

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    Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

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    Australian Apprenticeships


    Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

    Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


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    First released in: MAR Maritime Training Package

    Supersedes: MAR31013 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)

    Superseded by: MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)