Certificate III in Maritime Operations
Not applicable.
Subjects
16 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 4 core units 12 elective units Choose a minimum of 10 elective units from the Group A (Combat), Group B (Seamanship), and Group C (General) elective lists below, of which 4 must be taken from Group A and 4 must be taken from Group B. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the elective list below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course. Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol . The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification. The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individuals occupational outcomes. Electives selected must not duplicate outcomes of other units. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. | |
Code | Core Units |
Operate in a threat environment | |
Work in a team | |
Maintain workplace safety | |
Communicate using standard marine vocabulary | |
Code | Elective Units |
Group A (combat) | |
Assist in boarding operations | |
Control persons using non-firearms options | |
Defend persons using firearms | |
Maintain weapons and associated equipment | |
Track and engage targets | |
Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets | |
Conduct military searches DEFCA011 Operate Defence communications equipment | |
DEFCA011 | Operate communications equipment |
Perform military high-risk search | |
Operate a service pistol | |
Operate a shotgun | |
Operate a grenade launcher | |
Operate a direct fire support weapon | |
Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations | |
Operate a service rifle on operations | |
Operate a light support weapon on operations | |
DEFCA428 | Undertake stability actions |
Operate night fighting equipment | |
Operate a service rifle | |
Operate a light support weapon | |
Operate a chaff firing system | |
Operate a visual target designator system | |
Group B (seamanship) | |
Assist in seamanship operations | |
Assist in ship navigation | |
DEFCA318 | Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment |
Steer a vessel under the direction of the master or officer in charge of the watch | |
Perform rigging and lifting operations on board a vessel | |
Operate deck machinery | |
Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities | |
Group C elective units (general) | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Apply first aid | |
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means | |
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) | |
Apply protective coatings (basic) | |
Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions | |
Erect and dismantle scaffolding and equipment | |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | |
Use hand tools | |
Use power tools/hand held operations | |
Participate in ceremonial activities | |
Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment | |
Work safely with explosive ordnance | |
Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops | |
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment | |
Contribute to maintaining a safe watch | |
Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel | |
Observe personal safety and social responsibilities | |
Prevent, control and fight fires on board an ocean-going vessel | |
Safely handle and stow explosive and flammable materials | |
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary for DEF31012 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF31012 Certificate III in Maritime Operations have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units. |
Communication | complete records of communication with other vessels and coast stations follow instructions read and correctly interpret charts required for watchkeeping and navigational duties |
Teamwork | assist team members to ensure efficient and safe completion of tasks contribute to identifying team goals and objectives work as a member of a tactical team under supervision |
Problem solving | engage with individuals and teams to identify and implement improvements in the management of occupational health and safety feedback promptly deal with issues raised through consultation provide advice on hazards in work area |
Initiative and enterprise | assess resources required to apply risk control measures give feedback/assistance to other team members in an appropriate manner make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team |
Planning and organising | implement and monitor organisational consultative procedures to facilitate participation of work group in management of work area hazards receive, interpret and carry out orders and instructions support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of controls |
Self-management | complete activities to required standard within timeframe comply with the laws of armed conflict work in extreme operational environments under physical and mental stress |
Learning | learn about incident drills learn about the Laws of armed conflict |
Technology | operate and shut down equipment select and use internal and external communication equipment as per role and responsibility use field equipment |