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Watchkeeper Deck

Watchkeeper Deck

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AC52
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Maritime Operations
National Code
MAR50320
State Code
BGL5
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2021
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
Nominal Hours
839
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 less than 24 metres (foreign going)
- Chief Mate less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT)
- Watchkeeper Deck
- Watchkeeper Deck less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT)
Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Total number of units
- Watchkeeper Deck = Twenty two (22) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus all units from Group A.
1. Core Units
All nineteen (19) units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH55 MARF031 Apply leadership and team working capability 65 Unit of competency
OCH51 MARF035 Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) 25 Unit of competency
OCH40 MARJ008 Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements 20 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
OCG73 MARF037 Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training) 9 Unit of competency
OCG89 MARO009 Maintain a safe navigational watch 90 Unit of competency
OCH00 MARN011 Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction) 40 Unit of competency
OCH72 MARA017 Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability) 60 Unit of competency
OCH35 MARK011 Manoeuvre the ship 35 Unit of competency
OCH57 MARF047 Monitor compliance with legislative requirements 35 Unit of competency
OCH10 MARA025 Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo 45 Unit of competency
OCG72 MARF041 Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) 12 Unit of competency
OCG80 MARH022 Plan and conduct a passage and determine position 90 Unit of competency
OCH18 MARF044 Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting) 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCH58 MARF046 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST) 25 Unit of competency
OCG84 MARO012 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling 15 Unit of competency
OCH34 MARH023 Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation 40 Unit of competency
OCH43 MARH024 Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Watchkeeper Deck
For the Watchkeeper Deck and Watchkeeper Deck Specialist, all units from Group A must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH65 MARF032 Apply medical first aid on board ship 40 Unit of competency
OCG92 MARF043 Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft) 45 Unit of competency
OCG86 MARO011 Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 70 Unit of competency
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Note
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 of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) or Watchkeeper Deck as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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