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Diploma of Marine Studies (Fisheries Management)
Diploma of Marine Studies (Fisheries Management)
13791WA
9301
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide the learner with the skills and academic knowledge required in the
fisheries management industry.
On completion of this course, students will have:
a) Satisfied the academic requirements for the Department of Transport Coxswain Certificate of Competency. (logged seatime still required).
b) Attained the theory components of the Australian Yachting Federation (AYF) TL4 and TL5 Offshore Yachtmaster Certificate and met the entry requirements to 9302 Certificate IV of Marine Studies (Ocean Yachtmaster).
c) Enhance their prospects of employment or promotion within relevant government departments related to the marine field; and in the charter industry (diving, fishing, sailing, eco-tourism).
d) Entrance to further studies in Marine Science at a tertiary institution.
NOTE: APPROVED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE OF 100 HOURS IN THE MARINE FIELD IS REQUIRED BY THE COMPELTION OF STUDY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ISSUE OF THE DIPLOMA.
Schedule
1. CORE
SEMESTER 1: CERTIFICATE II OF MARINE STUDIES (YACHTMASTER) 429 HOURS
CORE REQUIREMENTS
57202 and 93041 combined are an Elements of Shipboard Safety Certificate.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67603 | Boat Knowledge 100 | 36 | Module | |
| 57209 | ABF532 | Coastal Navigation (Master 5) | 60 | Module |
| 67611 | Coastal Navigation (Practical) | 35 | Module | |
| 57206 | ABF522 | Engineering Knowledge (Coxswain) | 20 | Module |
| 93041 | AAA854 | First Aid | 20 | Module |
| 57001 | Marine Meteorology | 34 | Module | |
| 57205 | ABF521 | Nautical Knowledge (Coxswain) | 45 | Module |
| 57202 | ABF511 | Occupational Health and Safety At Sea | 20 | Module |
| 67600 | Outboard Motor Maintenance | 20 | Module | |
| 57211 | ABF534 | Radar (Master 5) | 25 | Module |
| 67610 | Radio Operator's Certificate (Pre Sea) | 24 | Module | |
| 57465 | Sails, Rigging and Ropework | 36 | Module | |
| 57008 | Vessel Handling | 34 | Module | |
| 67602 | Vessel Maintenance (Recreational) | 20 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
SEMESTER 2: DIPLOMA OF MARINE STUDIES (FISHERIES MANAGEMENT) 509 HOURS
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Learners are to complete 100 hours of monitored work experience each in module 57472 Work Experience (Fisheries) - 34 hours has been allocated to lecturing supervision.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57463 | Aquaculture Industry Overview | 50 | Module | |
| 57464 | Fisheries Management | 36 | Module | |
| 57466 | Fishing Inshore Techniques | 50 | Module | |
| 57467 | Fishing Offshore Techniques | 50 | Module | |
| 57705 | Marine Biology 1 | 50 | Module | |
| 57471 | Marine Ecology | 50 | Module | |
| 57460 | Marine Field Ecology | 50 | Module | |
| 62570 | ABD507 | Occupational Health & Safety for Industry | 20 | Module |
| 57052 | Ocean Science Overview | 20 | Module | |
| 55010 | AAA631 | Scientific Spreadsheet Applications | 25 | Module |
| 57723 | Seafood Processing | 34 | Module | |
| 55007 | AAA642 | Statistics & Sampling Methods | 40 | Module |
| 57472 | Work Experience (Fisheries) | 34 | Module |
3.
Select electives from Group 3 with a minimum of 30 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56186 | Four Wheel Drive Motor Maintenance | 40 | Module | |
| 57000 | Open Water Scuba Diving | 34 | Module | |
| 57473 | Scientific Diving | 10 | Module | |
| 57113 | Small Craft Operations | 30 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9303 | 51349 | Diploma of Marine Studies | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 13791WA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or Tim Delaney, Manager Curriculum Services at Challenger TAFE on 9239 8384.
This course was updated by Challenger TAFE on 13 December 2001.