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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

MAR30921

Embark upon a maritime career with this entry level qualification. This course is perfect for an anyone who wants to upgrade their qualification and grow their career as marine transport professionals.

Location - Cairns: Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, 55-61 Tingira Street, Portsmith

Dates: 21 October 2024

Hours of Study: 6 weeks (Monday - Friday) plus Shipboard Safety* and First Aid** if required
(8.30am – 4.30pm)

Full Fee: $6,410.00

Subsidised Fee: $3,375.00

The Queensland Government will offset the cost of study for eligible students through the Certificate 3 Guarantee Scheme.

Concession Price: $2,725.00

For information on concession eligibility click here.

For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 308 233 (extension 5)

*Note: If you have already completed the Shipboard Safety Skill Set MARSS00008 (Elements of Shipboard Safety, ESS) you must provide an academic transcript to show you have completed these units. ** Note: For students requiring the First Aid unit, please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates. A student who does not have the First Aid unit at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification. If you have already completed the First Aid unit you must provide a current academic transcript to show you have completed the units.

Please note that course dates and fee structures are subject to change.

Units

BSBLDR301	Support effective workplace relationships	Core
HLTAID011**	Provide first aid	Core
MARB029	Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres	Core
MARB030	Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres	Core
MARF027*	Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment	Core
MARF028*	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	Core
MARF029*	Meet work health and safety requirements	Core
MARF030*	Survive at sea using survival craft	Core
MARH015	Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres	Core
MARH016	Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres	Core
MARH017	Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation	Core
MARI004	Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres	Core
MARJ007	Monitor environmental management on a vessel	Core
MARK008	Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters	Core
MARN009	Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres	Core

* These units represent the Shipboard Safety Skill Set MARSS00008 (Elements of Shipboard Safety, ESS). These units are delivered separately to the MAR30921 delivery (either prior to or following completion of this course). The cost is included in the MAR30921 tuition fee. If you need to complete these, you will need to enrol for them separately. If you have already completed current ESS units of study you must provide a current academic transcript to show you have achieved competency to apply for a credit transfer. A student who does not have the ESS units at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification. Please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates if needed. ** For students requiring the First Aid unit, please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates. The cost is included in the MAR30921 tuition fee. A student who does not have the First Aid unit at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification. If you have already completed the HLTAID011 First Aid unit you must provide a current academic transcript to show you have completed the unit in order to apply for a credit transfer.

Course overview

Set yourself on the path to success with this entry-level maritime course. Learn the basic skills needed to be competitive in various roles including marina hand or master (of vessels up to 24 metres). According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the marine transport sector is expected to experience growth in the coming years. They anticipate there will be around 2,000 job openings for marine transport professionals over the next five years with around 30 per cent of these roles located in Queensland.

This course covers a number of core skills needed to successfully gain certification from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. You'll learn to survive at sea using a survival craft, slip or dock a vessel, maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres, and how to use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation. You will be led by industry professionals who will guide you through your course and enable you to successfully reach your goals.

Successfully completing this course will allow you to seek registration with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and gain employment in roles including marina hand, master (inland waters) or master (of vessels up to 24 metres).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Selection criteria

There are no official entry requirements for this course, however students are advised to please note that AMSA has Commercial Sea Time and other requirements that are to met to gain a Master 24m licence. It is highly recommended that students have previous Commercial Vessel experience before attending the course.

Please visit Master less than 24 metres near coastal (amsa.gov.au) for Master 24m Licence Requirements.

It is also recommended that students be 16 years of age, have a minimum of Year 10 with a sound achievement in English and Mathematics or the equivalent, or gain mature age entry. To obtain a full MAR30921 certificate, students need to complete 15 core subjects of competency. 10 of these 15 units of competency are delivered as part of the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) course over 6 consecutive weeks. In addition, students must complete the 4 units of the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid in order to gain the full MAR30921 qualification. The MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, are completed separately either before or after completion of the 6 week MAR30921 course. Students are given up to 6 months to complete all MAR30921 assessments (tutorials are available).

On successful completion of the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) qualification, the student will also have completed the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment. They then may request an Interim Certificate of Competency once they have completed the Certificate of Competency Application Form 426 ensuring that the declaration section is signed. This is also subject to the student meeting the AMSA criteria requirements as per Master less than 24 metres near coastal (amsa.gov.au).

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network. It is also recommended that you have access to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Guidance Notes. See https://www.amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/seafarer-certification-guidance-documents/guidance-domestic-certificates

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. For Elements of Shipboard Safety this includes having access to and wearing appropriate attire including non synthetic/flammable clothing, safety glasses (supplied), and enclosed shoes. You will not be permitted to attend any classes without appropriate footwear. For wet drills you also require clothes to get wet in (similar to work clothes, but no wet suits), a second set of clothes (to change into), swimmers/towel, sunscreen, and hat. For fire drills you require a long sleeve shirt, long pants, sunglasses and enclosed shoes.

You will also need to supply the following items at your own cost:

Navigation instruments (compass set, parallel rules are required for chart work)
Calculator
2B pencils
Eraser
Notebook
Attire is to be of current industry standard with steel-capped boots to be worn during workshop and vessel operations.
Pen (required for theory components)
It is recommended that student's access the Australian Boating Manual by Capt. Dick Gandy. This is a valuable resource for your future also.
A Small Ships Manual is also a good resource (GBRIMC can provide this to you electronically at the start of the course).

Delivery Method:

Assessment Procedures:

Assessment involves written assignments, tests and practical demonstration of skills.

What can I do?

Master (Vessels up to 24 metres)
Marina Hand, Master (Inland Waters)

Course outcome:

MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

Licensing / Regulatory information:

Please refer to MAR30921 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal).

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GBRIMC reserves the right to cancel the course if insufficient enrolments have been received by seven days prior to commencement of course.

Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College is part of the TAFE Queensland network. TAFE Queensland RTO No. 0275, CRICOS No. 03020E. Visit tafeqld.edu.au for full RTO details.

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