Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:17 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR30918
State Code:
BDU4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
09/07/2018
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
413
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/07/2018
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/07/2018 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:
master on commercial vessels up to 24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 m in length within the EEZ or
chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 m in length in inshore waters.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master <24 metres NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
achieving MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 m Near Coastal)
a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
sea service consisting of:
120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
or
600 days qualifying sea service
meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m in length.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15) units
- fifteen (15) core units
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) 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
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
OAB57 MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
OAB56 MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres 25 Unit of competency
OAB83 MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters 15 Unit of competency
OAB61 MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 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
OAB88 MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres 36 Unit of competency
OAB75 MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres 20 Unit of competency
OAB74 MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres 90 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 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
J714 MAR30913 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHD2 MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information