Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 12:23 PM AWST

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Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR60220
State Code:
BFW9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
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
1247
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 22/11/2024 Current Approved
1.00 27/10/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of master unlimited.
Duties and Functions
Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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 Unlimited as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master Unlimited as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
MAR60220 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) or completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2
certificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 71
qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 71
completing STCW short courses as specified in Marine Order 71
meeting the medical fitness requirements specified in Marine Order 71
having passed final AMSA assessment specified in Marine Order 71
meeting regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 71.
Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units
- Master Unlimited = twenty six (26) core units

AMSA specialisation
- Master Unlimited Specialist = twenty nine (29) units: twenty six (26) core units, plus three (3) specialist units.
1. Core units

All twenty six (26) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH65 MARF032 Apply medical first aid on board ship 40 Unit of competency
OCH51 MARF035 Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) 25 Unit of competency
OCH42 MARF036 Coordinate search and rescue operations 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
OCG53 MARH020 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage 50 Unit of competency
OCG89 MARO009 Maintain a safe navigational watch 90 Unit of competency
OCG78 MARG008 Manage a vessel and its crew 60 Unit of competency
OCG76 MARF038 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel 60 Unit of competency
OCH50 MARB042 Manage reported defects, damage, repairs and maintenance of a vessel 66 Unit of competency
OCH63 MARF039 Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers 45 Unit of competency
OCH28 MARH021 Manage the navigation of a vessel 50 Unit of competency
OCH76 MARA023 Manage trim, stability and stress of a vessel 120 Unit of competency
OCH36 MARK010 Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions 35 Unit of competency
OCH04 MARD006 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements 35 Unit of competency
OCG72 MARF041 Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) 12 Unit of competency
OCH69 MARC055 Operate remote controls of propulsion plant, engineering systems and services 53 Unit of competency
OCG92 MARF043 Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft) 45 Unit of competency
OCG96 MARN014 Plan and manage safe loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo 50 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
OCG86 MARO011 Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 70 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. Specialist Electives

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of packaging options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH32 MARF034 Carry out fast rescue craft operations 40 Unit of competency
OCH74 MARA014 Contribute to basic operations of a ship subject to IGF Code 20 Unit of competency
OCH44 MARA011 Contribute to basic operations of ships in polar waters 25 Unit of competency
OCG70 MARA018 Manage advanced chemical tanker cargo operations 35 Unit of competency
OCH29 MARA019 Manage advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations 35 Unit of competency
OCG55 MARA020 Manage advanced oil tanker cargo operations 35 Unit of competency
OCH52 MARA021 Manage advanced operations of a ship subject to IGF Code 35 Unit of competency
OCG99 MARN012 Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters 40 Unit of competency
OCH62 MARF040 Manage ship security (Ship Security Officer) 25 Unit of competency
OCH68 MARC056 Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN9 MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information