Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:22 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR40320
State Code:
BFW3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
27/10/2020
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
521
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 20/12/2022 Current Approved
1.00 27/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 45 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 100 metres in length.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal as defined by Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National law) 2022.
Certification as a Master less than 45 metres Near Coastal (as defined by Marine Order 505) will require achievement of the MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate.
People seeking certification should check with AMSA.
This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Mate less than 100 metres Near Coastal as defined by Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - national law) 2022.
Certification as a Mate less than 100 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completion of AMSA approved task book or qualifying sea service, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate.
People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty two (22) core units
1. Core units

All twenty two (22) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAB54 MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
OAB57 MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
OCG67 MARH019 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions 10 Unit of competency
OCH56 MARC047 Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services 15 Unit of competency
OCH46 MARG007 Manage a small crew 20 Unit of competency
OAB56 MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres 25 Unit of competency
OCH67 MARA022 Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo 18 Unit of competency
OCG49 MARN013 Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
OCG45 MARA024 Manage vessel stability 20 Unit of competency
OCH37 MARK009 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres 21 Unit of competency
OAB61 MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
OCG65 MARC048 Monitor and manage vessel operations 25 Unit of competency
OAB87 MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel 15 Unit of competency
OAB64 MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres 15 Unit of competency
OCH73 MARC051 Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
OAB74 MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres 90 Unit of competency
OCH75 MARB046 Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres 35 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OAB73 MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
OAB78 MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft 15 Unit of competency
OAB63 MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT9 MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJY8 MAR40324 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information