Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR50313
State Code:
J564
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
06/06/2013
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
896
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/06/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 06/06/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Watchkeeper Deck.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for the certification as a Watchkeeper (Deck) as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR50313 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck), qualifying sea-service, a certificate of medical fitness and short course requirements; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.
Entry Requirements

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = twenty five (25) units
Twenty five (25) core units
1. Core Units

All twenty five (25) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG351 MARA3001A Contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers 50 Unit of competency
WG352 MARA3002A Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers 50 Unit of competency
WG421 MARF5001A Control safe access to and on vessel 15 Unit of competency
WG449 MARJ5001A Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation 20 Unit of competency
WG409 MARF1003A Follow vessel security procedures 9 Unit of competency
WG450 MARJ5002A Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel 20 Unit of competency
WG523 MARO5001A Maintain a safe navigational watch 90 Unit of competency
WG518 MARN5001A Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel 40 Unit of competency
WG355 MARA5001A Maintain vessel stability 60 Unit of competency
WG420 MARF4001A Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel 40 Unit of competency
WG356 MARA5002A Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo 45 Unit of competency
WG414 MARF3002A Observe personal safety and social responsibility 12 Unit of competency
WG416 MARF3004A Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances 45 Unit of competency
WG456 MARK5001A Perform basic vessel manoeuvres 35 Unit of competency
WG440 MARH5002A Plan and conduct a passage 70 Unit of competency
WG417 MARF3005A Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WG431 MARG5001A Provide leadership to crew 35 Unit of competency
WG422 MARF5002A Provide medical first aid on board a vessel 20 Unit of competency
WG423 MARF5003A Respond to emergencies 15 Unit of competency
WG418 MARF3006A Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
WG524 MARO5002A Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System 70 Unit of competency
WG525 MARO5003A Transmit and receive information by visual signalling 15 Unit of competency
WG441 MARH5003A Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely 40 Unit of competency
WG442 MARH5004A Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position 25 Unit of competency
WG419 MARF3007A Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S527 TDM50307 Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - DECK WATCHKEEPER) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO1 MAR50315 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information