| Course Name | Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal) |
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| Course Code | MAR30921 |
| Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
| Duration | Approx. 7 weeks |
| Course Fees |
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| Intake 1 |
First Aid: 4 March 2024 Shipboard Safety: 5 - 6 March 2024 or 7 - 8 March 2024 LROCP: 5 - 6 March 2024 or 7 - 8 March 2024 Master 24: 12 March - 19 April 2024 |
| Intake 2 |
First Aid: 5 August 2024 Shipboard Safety: 6 - 7 August or 8 - 9 August 2024 LROCP: 6 - 7 August or 8 - 9 August 2024 Master 24: 12 August - 17 September 2024 |
About the course
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal) is suitable for people working in the maritime industry as a Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This course provides the required training component to qualify for a Master up to 24m Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (subject to assessment and sea-time requirements by AMSA).
Included in the course:
- Shipboard Safety Skill Set - provides you with knowledge and skills to prepare and respond with emergencies at sea
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
- Ship and nautical knowledge including stability, vessel construction, rope work and vessel handing
- Coastal navigation - interpreting navigational charts, understanding features, plotting your position, measuring distances, passage planning and understanding buoyage
Licensing/Regulatory Information
For further information regarding AMSA Certification of Competency, please refer to the AMSA Website
Entry requirements
There are no specific qualification entry requirements however each student is required to undertake a prescribed learning, literacy and numeracy assessment before they are granted entry to the course.
Career opportunities
The Master up to 24m Near Coastal certificate of competency is issued by the appropriate maritime regulatory authority in each state and territory. A Master up to 24m Near Coastal certificate allows a person to be employed as master of a commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length, within limits specified by the Marine Authority (usually up to 200 nautical miles from the coast).
Location
This course will be delivered at AMC's Newnham Campus on a full-time basis - Newnham Campus, Launceston (PDF 91.6 KB). It is possible that this course can be run in other locations if we have adequate client numbers.
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation is available, for further information please visit University Accommodation.
How to apply
Please visit the Enrolment information page to apply.
Need further information?
Please complete the Online Enquiry Form and the most appropriate person will respond to you directly.
Contact details
RTO Administration
Australian Maritime College
Locked Bay 1397
Launceston Tasmania 7250
T: +61 3 6324 9404
E: RTO.administration@utas.edu.au
* AMC Tuition Fees do not include Shipboard Safety Skill Set, First Aid, Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency course fees or AMPA Administration Fee
^ Dates may vary depending on units undertaken. AMC reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolments
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
As of 1 January 2015 students undertaking nationally recognised training are required to have a USI.To apply, please visit: Unique Student Identifier. You will be asked to provide your USI upon enrolment.
