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Certificate III in Maritime Operations

Certificate III in Maritime Operations

Accredited course
National Code:
14758WA
State Code:
9521
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
390
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
10/12/1998
Expiry Date
31/12/2001
VET Act Classifier
B
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide the knowledge and skills required for a student prior to gaining employment in an industry where marine skills are used.

To prepare students without Year 12 entry requirements for advanced studies in Nautical Science.

Schedule
1. CORE

GROUP 1 - The Core consists of sixty-six (66) hours of Training

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
93041 AAA854 First Aid 20 Module
31183 Induction to Traineeships 01 6 Module
57012 Occupational Health and Safety (Marine) 10 Module
57202 ABF511 Occupational Health and Safety At Sea 20 Module
31295 Preparation and Application for Rpl 10 Module
2. ELECTIVE

GROUP 2 - Choose minimum of one hundred (100) hours of Training from the Elective Modules listed below

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
57209 ABF532 Coastal Navigation (Master 5) 60 Module
57217 ABF621 Engineering Knowledge (Med 3) 40 Module
57220 ABF632 Marine Auxiliary Equipment & Systems Operation (Med 2) 40 Module
57218 ABF631 Marine Diesel Engine Operation (Med 2) 40 Module
57221 ABF633 Marine Engineering Operational Procedures & Safety (Med 2) 20 Module
57207 ABF523 Marine Radio-telephone Operation 15 Module
57208 ABF531 Nautical Knowledge (Master 5) 45 Module
57211 ABF534 Radar (Master 5) 25 Module
57210 ABF533 Ship Knowledge (Master 5) 40 Module
3. ELECTIVE

GROUP 3 - Choose hours from modules listed below to finish with nominal hours of 390

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
57041 ABF525 Advanced Ropework 40 Module
23041 NOS213 Computer Operations 17 Module
23021 NOS118V2 Computer Operations - Data Retrieval 11 Module
67632 CFO009 Demersal Fish Trawl Rigging, Construction and Maintenance 30 Module
67512 Fish Handling Techniques 8 Module
67617 Fishing Trawling Operations and Fisheries Management 14 Module
86684 NBB007 Hand and Power Tools 36 Module
67608 Managing Crew 10 Module
57044 ABF514 Marine Catering 40 Module
57105 Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 24 Module
86690 NF001 Mmaw 1 Manual Metal Arc Welding 1 36 Module
86717 NF005 Mmaw2 - Manual Metal Arc Welding 2 36 Module
57048 CFO008 Net Making and Repair 40 Module
57038 Net Making and Repair 25 Module
67618 Networking and Repairs 7 Module
57000 Open Water Scuba Diving 34 Module
67600 Outboard Motor Maintenance 20 Module
57040 Personal Finance Management 5 Module
57203 ABF512 Practical Seamanship 30 Module
67631 CFO011 Prawn Trawl Rigging, Construction and Maintenance 30 Module
86722 NR003 Refrigerants 36 Module
86714 NR001 Refrigeration Fundamentals 36 Module
86715 NR002 Refrigeration Procedures 36 Module
67622 Rope and Wire Repairs 7 Module
67623 Rope and Wire Work 25 Module
67511 Rope Handling 8 Module
57047 CFO005 Seafood Handling 30 Module
67626 Seafood Handling and Hygiene 7 Module
57046 CFO006 Seafood Preservation 30 Module
57045 CFO007 Seafood Processing 30 Module
57723 Seafood Processing 34 Module
30624 ABF513 Small Boat Handling 40 Module
57113 Small Craft Operations 30 Module
57026 Snorkelling 12 Module
67619 Trawl Construction and Maintenance 20 Module
67615 Vessel Berthing Operations 35 Module
67601 Vessel Engine Maintenance 20 Module
57016 Vessel Maintenance 22 Module
57043 ABF524 Vessel Maintenance and Slipway Operations 40 Module
57028 Watchkeeping 16 Module
86686 NBB009 Welding & Thermal Cutting 36 Module
23068 NOS222V2 Word Processing - Functions 17 Module
65004 NCS004 Work Team Communication 34 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
0064 Course In Marine Engine Driver (Motor) Grade 2 Accredited course
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