This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area, or as Master or Chief Mate of vessels less than 3000 GT operating in near coastal waters.
Total number of units = 28 units
28 core units
Core units | |||
Field | |||
A | Handling Cargo and Vessel Stability | Contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers | |
Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers | |||
Maintain vessel stability | |||
Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo | |||
D | Administration and Human Resources | Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |
Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |||
F | Operational Quality and Safety | Follow vessel security procedures | |
Observe personal safety and social responsibility | |||
Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances | |||
Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel | |||
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment | |||
Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel | |||
Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel | |||
Control safe access to and on vessel | |||
Provide medical first aid on board a vessel | |||
Respond to emergencies | |||
G | Teamwork | Provide leadership to crew | |
H | Navigation | Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |
Plan and conduct a passage | |||
Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely | |||
Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position | |||
J | Environment | Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation | |
Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel | |||
K | Manoeuvring Vessels | Perform basic vessel manoeuvres | |
N | Seamanship | Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel | |
O | Watchkeeping | Maintain a safe navigational watch | |
Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System | |||
Transmit and receive information by visual signalling | |||
Pathways into the qualification
MAR40313 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres)
MAR50313 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)
Pathways from the qualification
Not applicable
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master Class 3 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and as a Master <500 GT as described in Marine Order 3.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR50413 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT or Master 80 metres) and other requirements; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.
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 | Analyse and compile operational and voyage data, and prepare reports Conduct management meetings Use interpersonal skills and communication techniques to facilitate open communication within crew, ensure understanding and encourage accurate exchange of information |
Teamwork | Establish and develop dynamic groups and teams on board a vessel Provide leadership to officers and crew Use consultative and participative decision making in implementing and reviewing the work of the crew and the distribution of responsibilities |
Problem-solving | Negotiate solutions to conflict using appropriate mediation and conflict resolution techniques Recognise routine problems that may occur when controlling safe access to and on a vessel and take appropriate action Take action to ensure fatigue management strategies are correctly applied by bridge management team |
Initiative and enterprise | Improvise treatment and associated resources Recognise situations warranting alterations to bridge team, including situations where vessel is under pilotage Vary leadership and guidance strategies to meet changing priorities and situations, taking into account the differing needs and skills of individuals and the requirements of the tasks |
Planning and organising | Develop and implement vessel safety management system Monitor and control vessel expenditure Plan, implement and monitor goals and performance requirements for vessel operations and emergencies |
Self-management | Appropriately challenge and respond to questionable decisions and/or actions Clarify own scope of authority/responsibility for achieving specific environmental outcomes for the vessel and the roles of other key personnel Evaluate effectiveness of decisions to improve future decision making |
Learning | Assess and confirm crew member competencies, and assign duties to crew according to crew competencies and capabilities Organise training evaluation processes Provide learning and development activities |
Technology | Conduct atmospheric assessments with oxygen meter and gas detecting equipment File required records and store according to organisational procedures Maintain charts and publications by applying up-to-date corrections to both paper and electronic charts and publications |
