Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) - MAR60315

TAFE Western Australia Colleges

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
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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.

Structure

28 core units

Subjects

  • Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
  • Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
  • Manage compliance with environmental management legislation
  • Manage a vessel and its crew
  • Maintain a safe navigational watch
  • Manage repairs and maintenance of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
  • Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel
  • Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage
  • Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel
  • Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel
  • Apply maritime resource management principles
  • Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
  • 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
  • Manage cargo operations
  • Provide medical first aid on board a vessel
  • Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel
  • Coordinate search and rescue operations
  • Manage stability of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
  • Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
  • Follow vessel security procedures
  • Manage safety and security of vessel crew and passengers
  • Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely
  • Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances
  • Operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems
  • Provide first aid
  • Manage legal requirements of a vessel

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