Diploma of Maritime Operations - MAR50320
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00591E
This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:Master less than 24 metres (foreign going)Chief Mate less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT)Master of commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)Mate less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)Master less than 80 metres Near CoastalWaterkeeper DeckWatchkeeper Deck less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT)Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur the job role and specialisation, if applicable, selected from the group choice belowLicensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification:This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as a Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency \u2013 National law) 2013.This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) or Watchkeeper Deck as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency \u2013 National law) 2013.AMSA certification of competency will require:completing an approved program of study that meets Master less than 80 metres course at Diploma level (MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations - Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal)holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part Dholding a Marine Radio Operators certificate of proficiency as defined in NSCV Part Dqualifying sea service as defined in NSCV Part Dmeeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in NSCV Part Dhaving passed a final AMSA assessmentmeeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in NSCV Part D.This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 GT as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.AMSA certification of competency will require:completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2 (MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations - Masters less than 500 GT)holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 71qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 71completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 71holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitnesshaving passed a final AMSA assessmentmeeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 71.This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Watchkeeper Deck as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.AMSA certification of competency will require:completing an approved program of study that meets regulation STCW A-II/I (MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations - Watchkeeper Deck)holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 71qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 71completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 71holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitnesshaving passed a final AMSA assessmentmeeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 71.Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.
Subjects
- Plan marine towage operations
- Perform marine towage operations
- Manage advanced chemical tanker cargo operations
- Manage a vessel and its crew
- Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
- Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
- Carry out fast rescue craft operations
- Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
- Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
- Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
- Maintain a safe navigational watch
- Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning fundamentals
- Manage advanced oil tanker cargo operations
- Contribute to basic operations of a ship subject to IGF Code
- Adjust a magnetic compass
- Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
- Manage advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
- Apply elements of magnetic compass adjusting
- Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning operations
- Apply leadership and team working capability
- Contribute to basic operations of ships in polar waters
- Manage advanced operations of a ship subject to IGF Code
- Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
- Manoeuvre the ship
- Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Assist with marine towage operations
- Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
- Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
- Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
- Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
- Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
- Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
- Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning systems
- Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
- Enter and work in confined spaces
- Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction)
- Provide First Aid
- Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel
- Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel
- Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters
- Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo
- Apply knowledge of the principles of magnetic compass adjusting
- Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
- Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation
- Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
- Conduct dynamic positioning operations
- Manage ship security (Ship Security Officer)
- Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability)
- Apply medical first aid on board ship
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Newcastle Campus | No |
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