Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres)
This qualification 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).
Subjects
Total number of units = 14 units
14 core units
Core units | |||
Field | |||
B | Equipment Checking and Maintenance | Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres | |
Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres | |||
F | Operational Quality and Safety | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | |||
Meet work health and safety requirements | |||
Survive at sea using survival craft | |||
H | Navigation | Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres | |
Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres | |||
Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation | |||
I | Regulations and Port Operations | Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres | |
J | Environment | Monitor environmental management on a vessel | |
K | Manoeuvring Vessels | Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters | |
N | Seamanship | Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres | |
Imported | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | ||
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
MAR20113 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain)
MAR30513 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)
Pathways from the qualification
MAR40313 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master Class 5 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR30413 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres), sea-service, a valid first aid certificate and an appropriate radio qualification; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the maritime industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Communicate effectively with others about watchkeeping issues, arrangements and requirements Complete required records when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel Read and interpret instructions on emergency procedures, safety management systems and plans, and use of lifesaving and survival equipment |
Teamwork | Facilitate consultation processes to allow employees to contribute to issues related to their work, and promptly communicate outcomes of consultation to the work team Supervise crew in completing maintenance tasks Support others to follow environmental management procedures |
Problem-solving | Identify and solve problems that may arise during watchkeeping duties Identify and solve problems to do with the implementation of regulations relating to the operations, security and maintenance of a vessel up to 80 metres Recognise routine problems when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel |
Initiative and enterprise | Follow required work schedule according to organisational requirements Identify and raise opportunities for improving environmental performance with appropriate personnel Provide information relevant for the debrief of a fire incident |
Planning and organising | Organise workload in order of priority, taking into consideration all listed work including survey work Plan maintenance tasks Prepare listed work plan to rectify all identified faults |
Self-management | Adjust interpersonal styles and methods in relation to the organisation's social and cultural environment Maintain situational awareness to ensure safe manoeuvres Monitor personal behaviour to ensure it is consistent with environmental management procedures |
Learning | Participate in abandon vessel drills Practise survival techniques Provide training, inductions and briefings to crew and passengers |
Technology | Check wheelhouse equipment for errors and make allowances in planning passage Operate radio equipment Use and monitor propulsion equipment to assist in completing manoeuvres safely |