Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:27 PM AWST

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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR40613
State Code:
J717
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
521
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/10/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 80 metres in length.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Certification as a Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal (as defined by the NSCV Part D) will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D.

Certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed 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 35 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Certification as a Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal (as defined by the NSCV Part D) will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D.

Certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the MAR40613 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed 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 = twenty one (21) units
- twenty one (21) core units
1. Core Units

All twenty one (21) 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
WH830 MARF002 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WH853 MARH006 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions 10 Unit of competency
WH818 MARC011 Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services 15 Unit of competency
WH845 MARG002 Manage a small crew 20 Unit of competency
WH850 MARH003 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres 25 Unit of competency
WH790 MARA003 Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo 18 Unit of competency
WH880 MARN004 Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
WH791 MARA004 Manage vessel stability 20 Unit of competency
WH866 MARK003 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres 21 Unit of competency
WH833 MARF004 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
WH819 MARC012 Monitor and manage vessel operations 25 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
WH821 MARC014 Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres 20 Unit of competency
WH851 MARH004 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres 90 Unit of competency
WH803 MARB010 Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres 35 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
WH838 MARF010 Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J560 MAR40313 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT9 MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information