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Diploma of Maritime Operations [Master less than 500 GT]

  • Diploma

Get qualified for a maritime career working as a master or chief mate on vessels less than 500 gross tonnage. During this course you will experience fighting fires in simulated environments, practicing in-water survival skills and rescuing others in distress. You will also learn how to tie seaman's knots and hitches to ships in rough waters.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
MAR50320, 105104H
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$11,920 per year / $11,920 total

About this course

Get qualified for a maritime career working as a master or chief mate on vessels less than 500 gross tonnage. During this course you will experience fighting fires in simulated environments, practicing in-water survival skills and rescuing others in distress. You will also learn how to tie seaman's knots and hitches to ships in rough waters. This course will develop your leadership capability to lead and manage a crew on any size vessel. You will gain the skills to instruct the ship's crew on watchkeeping, wheelhouse operations, environmental management, routine maintenance, record keeping and logbooks, communications and stability. On successful completion of this course you will be able to perform the duties or functions of: Please Note: The Maritime calendar differs from the standard TAFE WA semester calendar. Semester dates are stated in your Letter of Offer. Please select a campus below and press the button to view detailed information about this course, including core and elective units; work placements; assessment methods; and learning resources, facilities and equipment.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (Academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 6.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

  • Students must have 36 months of sea time to achieve AMSA certification requirements. Please refer to regulatory requirements licensing information listed under additional information.

  • 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.

Study locations

Fremantle

Career pathways

  • Ship's Master