Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

MAR60220
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Average Course Fee: $5981

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

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.

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    Student Outcomes

    Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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    Satisfied with Training

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

    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 (Advanced Diploma).

    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 (Advanced Diploma).

    Jobs

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

    Professionals

    29.1%

    Professionals
    Technicians and Trades Workers

    27.0%

    Technicians and Trades Workers
    Labourers

    13.7%

    Labourers

    Industries

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

    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

    18.4%

    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
    Mining

    14.8%

    Mining
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

    13.6%

    Transport, Postal and Warehousing

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

    Financial Assistance

    The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     

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    Subsidised Training

    State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
    Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

    VET Student Loans

    This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,221.

    The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.


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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: MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

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