Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) - MAR50315

University of Tasmania

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00586B

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Watchkeeper Deck.This qualification meets some of the requirements for the certification as a Watchkeeper (Deck) as described in Marine Orders 70, 71 and 74 under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).People seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.

Structure

25 units

Subjects

  • Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
  • Maintain a safe navigational watch
  • 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
  • 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
  • Perform basic vessel manoeuvres
  • Provide leadership to crew

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