Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT) - MAR50415

South Metropolitan TAFE, TAFE WA

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00020G

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area. This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master

Structure

29 units

Subjects

  • Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
  • Maintain a safe navigational watch
  • Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel
  • Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
  • Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel
  • Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel
  • Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel
  • Plan and conduct a passage
  • Maintain vessel stability
  • Apply maritime resource management principles
  • Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position
  • Observe personal safety and social responsibility
  • Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system
  • Provide medical first aid on board a vessel
  • Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation
  • Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel
  • Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
  • Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
  • Control safe access to and on vessel
  • Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo
  • Follow vessel security procedures
  • Respond to emergencies
  • Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel
  • Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely
  • Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances
  • Provide first aid
  • Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
  • Perform basic vessel manoeuvres
  • Provide leadership to crew

Further information

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master <500 GT as described in Marine Order 70 and 71 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

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