Diploma of Applied Science (2nd Mates)

Accredited course Outline

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Accredited course

National Code:
50461

State Code:
9508

TGA Status:
Draft

DTWD Status:
Approved

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

25/02/1999

Field of Education

031705 - Marine Craft Operation

AQF Level

Diploma of

Nominal Hours

947

Duration

Unspecified

Stream of Study

Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)

Accredited Date

20/04/2000

Expiry Date

30/06/2003

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

To provide:

- an accredited training program at AQF/ASF level 5, 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 ocean-going 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 an ocean-going vessel.

Schedule

1. CORE

Core

State Code	Title	Hours	Type
44372	Advanced Firefighting 250800	33	Module
44377	Basic Management for Watchkeepers 250800	15	Module
44360	Bridge Equipment 250800	37	Module
44361	Bridge Watchkeeping 250800	42	Module
44368	Cargo Operations 250800	37	Module
44355	Coastal Navigation 250800	59	Module
44359	Electronic Navigation Systems & Arpa 250800	42	Module
44376	Enabling Computing 250800	22	Module
44354	Enabling Mathematics & Physics 250800	53	Module
44369	Engineering Knowledge 250800	25	Module
44371	Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting 250800	22	Module
44370	Gmdss Communications 250800	69	Module
44374	Medical First Aid 250800	42	Module
44362	Nautical Knowledge 250800	53	Module
44375	Occupational Health & Safety At Sea 250800	15	Module
44356	Offshore & Celestial Navigation 250800	116	Module
44357	Passage Planning 250800	21	Module
44373	Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats Other Than Frb's 250800	37	Module
44358	Radar 250800	42	Module
44366	Ship Stability 250800	63	Module
44365	Ship Structure & Stress 250800	25	Module
44367	Ship Survey & Documentation 250800	13	Module
44363	Visual Communications 250800	19	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 the Challenger TAFE.

Training providers who wish to deliver this course should, in the first
instance, apply to the 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 250800.

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 Maritime 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.