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TAFE International Western Australia

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations [Master Unlimited]

  • Diploma

For a career as a Master in the maritime industry this qualification provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to meet the academic requirements for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders 71 (Masters and Deck Officers) 2014(opens in a new tab) - Seagoing...

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Course Code
MAR60220, 103424H
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$12,440 per year / $18,496 total
International Fees
$12,440 per year / $18,496 total

About this course

For a career as a Master in the maritime industry this qualification provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to meet the academic requirements for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders 71 (Masters and Deck Officers) 2014

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- Seagoing Qualifications (Version six) under the Navigation Act 2012.
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This qualification provides you with the practical skills and knowledge appropriate to the management of a vessel in the area of marine safety, bridge and cargo operations, stability, marine law, ship management, construction and maintenance. You will also learn vessel handling skills, navigational safety and command operations as well as management skills required for this industry.

Students who wish to enter this course must meet the following AMSA requirements:

  • have completed at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service in charge of a navigation watch on vessels greater than 500 gross tonnage (>500 GT), while holding a certificate of competency as a Watchkeeper Deck and on vessels on voyages of at least 24 hours duration.

Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. This course is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders 70 and 71(2014)

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under the Navigation Act 2012
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by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Please note the Maritime calendar differs from the standard TAFE WA semester calendar. Semester dates are stated in your Letter of Offer.

This course is a full-time program that is timetabled over 4 to 5 days per week. This means you will have a very heavy study load which will encroach on your personal commitments during weekdays over the course of the program. The timetabled hours per week are essential to ensure all course requirements are met.

Please note that some units of competency will be delivered and assessed by South Metropolitan TAFE lecturers at an external location with the required specialised equipment.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations [Watchkeeper Deck] (AC52) OR MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations [Master less than 500 GT] (AC53) is required for entry into this course.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

  • Students must submit a comprehensive Resume outlining their work experiences, employment history and qualifications in order for the application to be assessed for entry into this course.

  • You must have the following to be considered:

    have completed at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service in charge of a navigation watch on vessels ≥500 GT: while holding a Certificate of Competency as Watchkeeper Deck; and on vessels on voyages of at least 24 hours duration.

    Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. This course is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master Unlimited as described in Marine Orders 70 and 71(2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

    You will need a certificate of competency to be qualified to work in the Australian maritime industry and on Australian or international vessels in international waters. You must also be properly trained to work in your role in the maritime industry. (See Qualifications & training (amsa.gov.au) for more information).

    Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. The fees may be up AUD $10,000 depending on your training.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Fremantle

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Ship's Master
Career opportunities
  • Ship's Master
  • Ship's Master

    • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 26 units. These 26 are comprised of 26 core units and 0 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • HLTAID011
      Provide First Aid
    • MARA023
      Manage trim, stability and stress of a vessel
    • MARB042
      Manage reported defects, damage, repairs and maintenance of a vessel
    • MARC055
      Operate remote controls of propulsion plant, engineering systems and services
    • MARD006
      Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
    • MARF032
      Apply medical first aid on board ship
    • MARF035
      Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
    • MARF036
      Coordinate search and rescue operations
    • MARF037
      Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
    • MARF038
      Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel
    • MARF039
      Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers
    • MARF041 Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
    • MARF043 Operate survival craft, rescue boats and life-saving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
    • MARF044 Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
    • MARF046 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
    • MARG008 Manage a vessel and its crew
    • MARH020 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage
    • MARH021 Manage the navigation of a vessel
    • MARH023 Use of electronic chart display and information system to maintain the safety of navigation (ECDIS)
    • MARH024 Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
    • MARK010 Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
    • MARN014 Plan and manage safe loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo
    • MARO009 Maintain a safe navigational watch
    • MARO011 Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
    • MARO012 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
    • RIIWHS202E Enter and work in a confined space
    Elective units

    There are no elective units for this course.

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