Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
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Standard course fee:
$8,440.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,780.00
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Program Type
Full qualification
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This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:
master on commercial vessels up to 24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 m in length within the EEZ or
chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 m in length in inshore waters.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master <24 metres NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
achieving MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 m Near Coastal)
a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
sea service consisting of:
120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
or
600 days qualifying sea service
meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m in length.
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How long will it take to complete this qualification?
Short Course
All short courses are currently shown as under 4 months duration, based on the Department of Education's internal data analysis. Ask your provider for more information.
Qualification
Duration information is based on 20 hours of class time per week and uses aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
The duration indicates contract term which includes both formal training and full-time employment under a training contract. This is based on aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers. Click here for more information about doing an apprenticeship or traineeship and ask your provider for guidance on your individual circumstances.
