Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 4:45 AM AWST

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Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR60213
State Code:
J568
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
10/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1144
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 as a Master in the maritime industry on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master (Unlimited) 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 MAR60213 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) and other requirements; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = twenty six (26) units
Twenty six (26) core units
1. Core Units

All twenty six (26) 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
WG424 MARF6001A Coordinate search and rescue operations 20 Unit of competency
WG409 MARF1003A Follow vessel security procedures 9 Unit of competency
WG443 MARH6001A Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage 50 Unit of competency
WG523 MARO5001A Maintain a safe navigational watch 90 Unit of competency
WG432 MARG6001A Manage a vessel and its crew 60 Unit of competency
WG519 MARN6001A Manage cargo operations 50 Unit of competency
WG451 MARJ6001A Manage compliance with environmental management legislation 20 Unit of competency
WG420 MARF4001A Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel 40 Unit of competency
WG404 MARD6001A Manage legal requirements of a vessel 72 Unit of competency
WG425 MARF6002A Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel 35 Unit of competency
WG377 MARB6001A Manage repairs and maintenance of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 66 Unit of competency
WG426 MARF6003A Manage safety and security of vessel crew and passengers 45 Unit of competency
WG357 MARA6001A Manage stability of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 120 Unit of competency
WG444 MARH6002A Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 50 Unit of competency
WG457 MARK6001A Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 35 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
WG417 MARF3005A Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel 25 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
S533 TDM60407 Advanced Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER UNLIMITED) Qualification
Replaced By
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