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Diploma of Applied Science (Master Class 3)

Diploma of Applied Science (Master Class 3)

Accredited course
National Code:
50463
State Code:
9509
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/04/2000
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
806
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Accredited Date
20/04/2000
Expiry Date
30/06/2003
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide:

- an accredited training program at AQF/ASF level 6, for people
wishing to pursue a career path in the maritime industry

- curriculum reflecting STCW95 competencies

- the candidate with training and skill development to take
responsibility for safe control of an 80 metre coastal vessel, and
further their maritime career

- a raised level of professionalism of Australian seafaring personnel

- knowledge of rules, regulations and other codes governing the work
on board a coastal vessel up to 80 metres in length.

Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
44160 Advanced Fire Prevention & Control 30 Module
44372 Advanced Firefighting 250800 33 Module
44058 Bridge Watchkeeping 40 Module
44154 Cargo Operations 35 Module
44368 Cargo Operations 250800 37 Module
57127 Cargo Operations for Deck Watchkeepers 24 Module
44355 Coastal Navigation 250800 59 Module
57125 Coastal Navigation 300 30 Module
44079 Coastal Navigation 301 50 Module
44159 Command Navigation (Master Class 3) 60 Module
44378 Command Navigation (Master Class 3) 190900 63 Module
26014 Electronic Navigation Systems 30 Module
44097 Electronic Navigation Systems & Arpa 30 Module
44359 Electronic Navigation Systems & Arpa 250800 42 Module
44156 Fire Prevention & Control 12 Module
44371 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting 250800 22 Module
44326 Fire Prevention and Control (Advanced) 25 Module
44158 Gmdss Communications 66 Module
44370 Gmdss Communications 250800 69 Module
57124 Marine Communications 200 24 Module
26011 Marine Communications Equipment Operation 21 Module
44311 Marine First Aid 1 31 Module
44347 Medical Care for Shipmasters 220800 63 Module
44379 Nautical Knowledge 190900 53 Module
57119 Nautical Knowledge 300 48 Module
44164 Nautical Knowledge 302 50 Module
44356 Offshore & Celestial Navigation 250800 116 Module
44095 Offshore & Celestial Navigation 301 110 Module
57118 Offshore Meteorology 48 Module
57126 Offshore Navigation 300 75 Module
44057 Passage Planning 16 Module
44357 Passage Planning 250800 21 Module
44026 Prevention and Control of Fire On Board Ship 30 Module
44305 Proficiency in Survival Craft 31 Module
44373 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats Other Than Frb's 250800 37 Module
44161 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats 35 Module
57025 Ship Administration 100 36 Module
44380 Ship Administration 190900 38 Module
57120 Ship Knowledge 300 75 Module
44153 Ship Stability & Stress 60 Module
44366 Ship Stability 250800 63 Module
44152 Ship Structure 24 Module
44365 Ship Structure & Stress 250800 25 Module
44067 Shipmasters' Medical Training 60 Module
44101 Visual Communications 24 Module
44363 Visual Communications 250800 19 Module
44102 Weather Watchkeeping 48 Module
44364 Weather Watchkeeping 250800 46 Module
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VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES

The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE (formerly South Metropolitan
College of TAFE).

The copyright of this course is the property of Challenger TAFE.

Training providers who wish to deliver this course should, in the first
instance, apply to Challenger TAFE.

The syllabus documents are the property of the Australian Maritime College.
Reproduction of the syllabus documents by any means without the permission of
the Australian Maritime College is prohibited.

The Australian Maritime College will determine if licensing and/or franchising
arrangements are applicable.

The most recent version of the approved modules have the suffix 220800 and 190900.

5 percent of the nominal hours for each module are to be used for the preparation and marking of external examinations as required by the Department of Transport and the Australian Martitime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Further information on this course may be obtained from Tim Delaney, Manager of
Curriculum Services, on (08) 9239 8384.

This course was modified on the CMS by Challenger TAFE on 11 October 2001.
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