MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations [Watchkeeper Deck]

Why choose this course?

Get qualified for a career in the maritime industry with this diploma. During your studies you will participate in a range of essential experiences such as fire fighting in simulated environments, practising water survival skills and rescuing others in distress. As part of your studies you will learn how to tie seaman's knots and hitches to ships in rough waters.

You will be challenged to develop your ability to lead and manage a crew on any sized vessel. The course includes skills training in instructing the ship's crew on watch keeping, wheelhouse operations, environmental management, routine maintenance, keeping records and logbooks, communications and stability.

This qualification enables you to work as a master or chief mate on vessels less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area and as watchkeeper deck officer on vessels of any gross tonnage and in any operating area.

With this diploma you are qualified to perform the duties or functions of any of the following:

• a master on ships less than 24 metres (foreign going);
• a chief mate on ships with less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT);
• a watchkeeper deck officer; and
• a watchkeeper deck officer on ships with less than 3000 gross tonnage (GT).

• Watchkeeper Deck

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• MARA017 Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability)
• MARA025 Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo
• MARF031 Apply leadership and team working capability
• MARF035 Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
• MARF037 Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
• MARF041 Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
• 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)
• MARF047 Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
• MARH022 Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
• MARH023 Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation
• MARH024 Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
• MARJ008 Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
• MARK011 Manoeuvre the ship
• MARN011 Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction)
• MARO009 Maintain a safe navigational watch
• MARO012 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
• RIIWHS202E Enter and work in a confined space

• MARF032 Apply medical first aid on board ship
• MARF043 Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
• MARO011 Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

1. find a course;
2. check entry requirements;
3. submit an application;
4. accept your offer and pay;
5. apply for your student visa; and
6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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