Certificate III in Maritime Operations
This qualification is for people seeking AMSA certification as master of commercial vessels up to 24 metres within the exclusive economic zone. It covers navigation and watchkeeping, handling the vessel, seamanship, routine maintenance, docking, safety rules, fire safety and survival at sea. Skippers already doing this work could have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MAR Maritime
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) (equivalent); MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters) (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Skippers and deck crew on commercial vessels up to 24 metres who want a qualification for their skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Skipper
- Vessel master
- Boat master
- Commercial skipper
Qualification structure
Total number of units Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal = 15 units: 12 core units plus all units from Group A. Master Inland Waters = 13 units: 12 core units plus unit from Group B.
Core units
12 units- BSBLDR301Support effective workplace relationships
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- MARB029Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres
- MARB060Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 100 metres
- MARF028Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
- MARF029Meet work health and safety requirements
- MARF060Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
- MARH036Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres
- MARI006Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 100 metres
- MARJ007Monitor environmental management on a vessel
- MARK008Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters
- MARN009Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres
Elective units
4 unitsGroup A: Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal
- MARF030Survive at sea using survival craft
- MARH017Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
- MARH037Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 100 metres
Group B: Master Inland Waters
- MARH014Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master up to 24 metres NC as specified in Marine Order 505. AMSA certification of competency will require: achieving MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 m Near Coastal) or MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters), long range operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) issued by ACMA (or higher qualification), qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505, meeting the medical fitness requirements as specified in Marine Order 505 and having passed final assessment as specified in Marine Order 505. Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
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