Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR60315
State Code:
AWN9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/09/2015
Approved Date
10/12/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1247
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/09/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
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.
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master (Unlimited) as described in Marine Orders 70 and 71(2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty eight (28)
- twenty eight (28) core units
1. Core Units

All twenty eight (28) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUG83 MARF022 Apply maritime resource management principles 65 Unit of competency
AVD93 MARF020 Coordinate search and rescue operations 20 Unit of competency
WH831 MARF003 Follow vessel security procedures 9 Unit of competency
AVE05 MARH011 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage 50 Unit of competency
WH883 MARO002 Maintain a safe navigational watch 90 Unit of competency
AVD96 MARG006 Manage a vessel and its crew 60 Unit of competency
AVD95 MARN006 Manage cargo operations 50 Unit of competency
AVD99 MARJ005 Manage compliance with environmental management legislation 20 Unit of competency
WH839 MARF011 Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel 40 Unit of competency
AVE00 MARD003 Manage legal requirements of a vessel 72 Unit of competency
WH843 MARF015 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel 60 Unit of competency
AVE04 MARB020 Manage repairs and maintenance of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 66 Unit of competency
AVD98 MARF021 Manage safety and security of vessel crew and passengers 45 Unit of competency
AVD94 MARA009 Manage stability of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 120 Unit of competency
AVE07 MARH012 Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 50 Unit of competency
AVE08 MARK006 Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more 35 Unit of competency
WH834 MARF006 Observe personal safety and social responsibility 12 Unit of competency
AVE02 MARC026 Operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems 53 Unit of competency
WH835 MARF007 Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances 45 Unit of competency
WH836 MARF008 Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WH841 MARF013 Provide medical first aid on board a vessel 40 Unit of competency
WH837 MARF009 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
WH884 MARO003 Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system 70 Unit of competency
WH885 MARO004 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling 15 Unit of competency
WH856 MARH009 Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely 40 Unit of competency
WH857 MARH010 Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position 25 Unit of competency
WH838 MARF010 Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J568 MAR60213 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFW9 MAR60220 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