MAR30921

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

Embark upon a maritime career with this entry level qualification. This course is perfect for an anyone who wants to upgrade their qualification and grow their career as marine transport professionals.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Apr 2025 Duration: 6 weeks View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$2,845

Subsidised

$3,525

Full Fee

$6,680

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Course overview

Set yourself on the path to success with this entry-level maritime course. Learn the basic skills needed to be competitive in various roles including marina hand or master (of vessels up to 24 metres). According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the marine transport sector is expected to experience growth in the coming years. They anticipate there will be around 2,000 job openings for marine transport professionals over the next five years with around 30 per cent of these roles located in Queensland.

This course covers a number of core skills needed to successfully gain certification from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. You'll learn to survive at sea using a survival craft, slip or dock a vessel, maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres, and how to use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation. You will be led by industry professionals who will guide you through your course and enable you to successfully reach your goals.

Successfully completing this course will allow you to seek registration with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and gain employment in roles including marina hand, master (inland waters) or master (of vessels up to 24 metres).

What can I do?

Master (Vessels up to 24 metres)
Marina Hand, Master (Inland Waters)

Course outcome:

MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

Training Vessel

Our 20 metre commercially registered vessel “MV Gwendoline May” is configured to meet the practical requirements of relevant training programs in the maritime industry giving you access to real-world training.

Technology

When you choose to study this qualification at TAFE Queensland you’ll have access to an extensive range of state-of-the-art training resources, including full mission bridge simulator and the emergency response training simulator.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBFLM303

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

UNIT CODE :
BSBFLM303

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information and maintain effective relationships and networks, with particular regard to communication and representation.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to effective workplace relationships

UNIT CODE
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID011

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE
MARB029

Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres

UNIT CODE :
MARB029

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance. It includes basic deck maintenance, cleaning tasks, marine painting, and servicing deck machinery and systems on commercial vessels up to 24 m.
UNIT NAME
Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres

UNIT CODE
MARB030

Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE :
MARB030

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to slip or dock a vessel of up to 80 m and carry out all required maintenance procedures to manage hull deterioration and maintain the watertight integrity of the vessel.
UNIT NAME
Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE
MARF027

Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

UNIT CODE :
MARF027

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
UNIT NAME
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

UNIT CODE
MARF028

Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

UNIT CODE :
MARF028

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply defined policies and procedures when carrying out fire minimisation procedures and fighting a fire on board a vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
UNIT NAME
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

UNIT CODE
MARF029

Meet work health and safety requirements

UNIT CODE :
MARF029

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow defined work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures to ensure the safety of self, others on board and the vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW in waters to the outer limits of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
UNIT NAME
Meet work health and safety requirements

UNIT CODE
MARF030

Survive at sea using survival craft

UNIT CODE :
MARF030

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea using survival craft. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
UNIT NAME
Survive at sea using survival craft

UNIT CODE
MARH015

Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE :
MARH015

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply the recommended principles to be observed in managing and maintaining a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 m.
UNIT NAME
Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE
MARH016

Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE :
MARH016

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and safely conduct a passage on a vessel up to 80 m, including obtaining and interpreting weather information and position fixing.
UNIT NAME
Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE
MARH017

Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

UNIT CODE :
MARH017

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe navigation of a commercial vessel through the use of radar and other equipment used for the navigation of a vessel.
UNIT NAME
Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

UNIT CODE
MARI004

Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE :
MARI004

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply current Commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel up to 80 m.
UNIT NAME
Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres

UNIT CODE
MARJ007

Monitor environmental management on a vessel

UNIT CODE :
MARJ007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the implementation of environmental management policies and procedures on a vessel up to 80 m to ensure compliance with marine regulations and environmental considerations.
UNIT NAME
Monitor environmental management on a vessel

UNIT CODE
MARK008

Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters

UNIT CODE :
MARK008

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel of up to 24 m in length within Near Coastal (NC) waters.
UNIT NAME
Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters

UNIT CODE
MARN009

Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

UNIT CODE :
MARN009

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply practical seamanship skills and techniques as part of operations on board a vessel up to 24 m.
UNIT NAME
Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Ways to study

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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	28 Apr 2025	6 weeks	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Concession: $2,845 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,525 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $6,680 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,845 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,525 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $6,680 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	28 Jul 2025	6 weeks	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Concession: $2,845 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,525 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $6,680 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,845 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,525 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $6,680 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College	On Campus	27 Oct 2025	6 weeks	Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm	Concession: $2,845 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,525 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $6,680 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Oct 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $2,845 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $3,525 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $6,680 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) (MAR30921)

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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

COURSE CODE: MAR30921

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

There are no official entry requirements for this course, however students are advised to please note that AMSA has Commercial Sea Time and other requirements that are to met to gain a Master 24m licence. It is highly recommended that students have previous Commercial Vessel experience before attending the course.

Please visit Master less than 24 metres near coastal (amsa.gov.au) for Master 24m Licence Requirements.

It is also recommended that students be 16 years of age, have a minimum of Year 10 with a sound achievement in English and Mathematics or the equivalent, or gain mature age entry. To obtain a full MAR30921 certificate, students need to complete 15 core subjects of competency. 10 of these 15 units of competency are delivered as part of the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) course over 6 consecutive weeks. In addition, students must complete the 4 units of the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid in order to gain the full MAR30921 qualification. The MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, are completed separately either before or after completion of the 6 week MAR30921 course. Students are given up to 6 months to complete all MAR30921 assessments (tutorials are available).

On successful completion of the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) qualification, the student will also have completed the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment. They then may request an Interim Certificate of Competency once they have completed the Certificate of Competency Application Form 426 ensuring that the declaration section is signed. This is also subject to the student meeting the AMSA criteria requirements as per Master less than 24 metres near coastal (amsa.gov.au).

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network. It is also recommended that you have access to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Guidance Notes.

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
For Elements of Shipboard Safety this includes having access to and wearing appropriate attire including:

non synthetic/flammable clothing
safety glasses
enclosed shoes

You will not be permitted to attend any classes without appropriate footwear.

For wet drills you also require:

clothes to get wet in (similar to work clothes, but no wet suits)
a second set of clothes (to change into)
a towel
sunscreen
hat

For fire drills you require:

a long sleeve shirt
long pants
sunglasses
enclosed shoes

You are also required to bring a notebook, pens, compass set, parallel rules, calculator, 2B pencils and eraser.

Important information

Licensing / Regulatory information:
Please refer to MAR30921 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal).

Transition statement

This qualification has been replaced by MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations as of 21 November 2024. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 20 November 2025. Students who have not fully completed this qualification prior to this date will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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What can I do?

Course outcome:

Training Vessel

Technology

Core units

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

Transition statement

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)

Careers