Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:00 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:
MAR30913
State Code:
J714
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/10/2013
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
393
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/09/2015 Current Approved
1.00 07/10/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry as a Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Certification will require achievement of the MAR30913 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (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
LICENSING/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Certification will require achievement of the MAR30913 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (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.

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = fourteen (14) units
- fourteen (14) core units
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH829 MARF001 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
WH830 MARF002 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WH850 MARH003 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres 25 Unit of competency
WH865 MARK002 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters 15 Unit of competency
WH833 MARF004 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
WH861 MARJ002 Monitor environmental management on a vessel 15 Unit of competency
WH859 MARI002 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres 15 Unit of competency
WH797 MARB004 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres 36 Unit of competency
WH879 MARN003 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres 20 Unit of competency
WH851 MARH004 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres 90 Unit of competency
WH798 MARB005 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
WH832 MARF005 Survive at sea using survival craft 15 Unit of competency
WH852 MARH005 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J554 MAR30413 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDU4 MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information