Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)
This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry as a domestic commercial vessel marine surveyor.
Subjects
Total number of units = 10 units
10 core units
Core units | |||
Field | |||
M | Marine Surveying | Calculate, assess and report on vessel trim and stability | |
Conduct a range of surveys on domestic commercial vessels | |||
Conduct an audit of safety management systems | |||
Develop marine survey reports | |||
Participate in investigating marine incidents | |||
Survey hull and superstructure of a commercial vessel | |||
Survey vessel operational systems | |||
Undertake a periodic statutory survey | |||
Establish a marine surveyor practice | |||
Imported | Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting | ||
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
MAR40413 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)
Pathways from the qualification
Degree level qualifications as a marine surveyor naval architect or marine engineer
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for accreditation as a surveyor of domestic commercial vessels by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
People seeking accreditation should check 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 | Document and report findings Make effective presentations Write technical reports |
Teamwork | Convene investigation team appropriate to level of responsibility in investigation Identify survey purpose, objectives and variations with relevant personnel Liaise with others, share information and listen |
Problem-solving | Identify and address barriers to investigation Recommend corrective action and follow-up processes according to regulatory requirements Resolve conflict and negotiate effectively |
Initiative and enterprise | Anticipate possible challenges to report and prepare further explanations to promote acceptance Identify areas for improvement with the survey of marine incidents Promptly forward contentious information or findings to key stakeholders, and where necessary, personally brief or have opportunities to discuss report prior to compilation with involved parties |
Planning and organising | Collect and accurately interpret valid and reliable data and/or regulations Plan and sequence work Review and analyse relevant workplace information and data |
Self-management | Address own health and safety during audit, according to organisational requirements and standards for safe work practices Ethically carry out information and data collection and evaluation activities Work independently and unsupervised |
Learning | Determine factors affecting complexity of investigation and surveyor competency to conduct investigation based on required specialised skills and knowledge Develop and use research techniques to identify gaps in knowledge and to recognise professional development opportunities Recognise own professional limitations |
Technology | Access and update records electronically Use computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems) to assist in achieving required outcomes Use computer-based stability programs as appropriate to assist with assessing compliance |