Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Master in the maritime industry on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.
Subjects
Total number of units = 26 units
26 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 | |||
Manage stability of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more | |||
B | Equipment Checking and Maintenance | Manage repairs and maintenance of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more | |
D | Administration and Human Resources | Manage legal requirements of a vessel | |
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 | |||
Coordinate search and rescue operations | |||
Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel | |||
Manage safety and security of vessel crew and passengers | |||
G | Teamwork | Manage a vessel and its crew | |
H | Navigation | Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely | |
Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position | |||
Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage | |||
Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more | |||
J | Environment | Manage compliance with environmental management legislation | |
K | Manoeuvring Vessels | Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more | |
N | Seamanship | Manage cargo operations | |
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...
Pathways into the qualification
MAR50313 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)
Pathways from the qualification
Not applicable
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 (Unlimited) as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR60213 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) and other requirements; people seeking certification 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 | Complete documentation and reporting requirements on matters related to the development of emergency and damage control plans Interpret information relevant to legislative requirements to ensure the security and safety of life of crew, passengers and others at sea Maintain documentation related to legislative requirements |
Teamwork | Apply team-building strategies to achieve strengthened crew and individual commitment to organisational vision and goals Coordinate crew in search and rescue operations Develop search and rescue strategy based on all available information and after consultation with others in the established chain of command |
Problem-solving | Apply decision-making techniques including situation and risk assessment, identifying and generating options, selecting a course of action and evaluating outcome effectiveness Identify and solve problems that may arise during search and rescue operations, report problems and issues, and take appropriate action based on available information Promote use of problem-solving strategies and techniques to identify and generate options |
Initiative and enterprise | Analyse potential collision situations and take appropriate action in ample time according to regulatory requirements Take appropriate action where noncompliance is identified Take appropriate initiative for search and rescue operations |
Planning and organising | Define and document responsibilities in job descriptions for applying the environmental management plan and duty statements Develop operational plan in consultation with relevant personnel Develop security risk management plans |
Self-management | Clearly define own responsibility for the safety of navigation at all times including periods when the Master is on the bridge and while under pilotage Convey a calm, confident and reassuring personal attitude Provide leadership to crew and individuals |
Learning | Conduct relevant training to facilitate compliance Identify and assess training needs of crew and individuals on a regular basis according to organisational procedures Provide training on the environmental management plan procedures and practices |
Technology | Conduct performance checks of navigation position fixing instruments and systems Select and use shipboard instruments to assist in forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions Use technology to store and retrieve information |