Take the next step in your career and enhance your expertise as a maritime seafarer. This course will equip you with specialised skills and knowledge to sail as Ship Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length.
MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
Full fee | $5,723 |
Take the next step in your career and enhance your expertise as a maritime seafarer. This qualification will equip you with specialised skills and knowledge to sail as Ship Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length.This course is a necessary component of your application to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to gain certification as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.
Expanding on your developed skill set, this course will equip you with specialised skills to effectively master a vessel up to 35 metres. You will learn to forecast the weather and predict ocean conditions, plan and navigate a passage, manage a propulsion unit, manage a small crew, and act as a chief mate. You will also expand your skills and knowledge to effectively implement safe work practices.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to apply to the national regulator to obtain a Certificate of Competence as a Master <35m Near Coastal.
While studying at TAFE Queensland you will have access to an extensive range of world class maritime training resources including a full mission bridge simulator, an emergency response training simulator, chart room, and radio room.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MARA003Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargoUnit code: MARA003 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the loading, discharging and stowage of cargo to prevent damage or deterioration and to deliver it, as far as is possible, in as good a condition and order as it was when received aboard. |
Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo | |
MARA004Manage vessel stabilityUnit code: MARA004 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the dynamic factors affecting the stability of a vessel up to 80 metres. |
Manage vessel stability | |
MARB030Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metresUnit code: MARB030 |
Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres | |
MARB010Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metresUnit code: MARB010 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement a maintenance program for a vessel up to 80 metres. |
Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres | |
MARC011Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support servicesUnit code: MARC011 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services according to technical specifications and safe operating limits. |
Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services | |
MARC012Monitor and manage vessel operationsUnit code: MARC012 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and oversee activities associated with the regulatory and operational requirements for the continued performance and safety of a coastal vessel. |
Monitor and manage vessel operations | |
MARC014Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metresUnit code: MARC014 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate steering gear and deck machinery on a vessel up to 80 metres. |
Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres | |
MARF027Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonmentUnit code: MARF027 |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | |
MARF028Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vesselUnit code: MARF028 |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | |
MARF029Meet work health and safety requirementsUnit code: MARF029 |
Meet work health and safety requirements | |
MARF030Survive at sea using survival craftUnit code: MARF030 |
Survive at sea using survival craft | |
MARF010Work safely in confined spaces on a vesselUnit code: MARF010 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter and work safely in confined spaces on a vessel. |
Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel | |
MARG002Manage a small crewUnit code: MARG002 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to lead and develop small crews. |
Manage a small crew | |
MARH015Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metresUnit code: MARH015 |
Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres | |
MARH016Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metresUnit code: MARH016 |
Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres | |
MARH017Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigationUnit code: MARH017 |
Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation | |
MARH006Forecast weather and oceanographic conditionsUnit code: MARH006 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to forecast weather and oceanographic conditions during a near coastal voyage and to take appropriate actions based on predictions. |
Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions | |
MARI004Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metresUnit code: MARI004 |
Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres | |
MARJ007Monitor environmental management on a vesselUnit code: MARJ007 |
Monitor environmental management on a vessel | |
MARK003Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metresUnit code: MARK003 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres. |
Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres | |
MARN004Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metresUnit code: MARN004 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage vessel in a seaworthy condition for all stages of a voyage or operation being undertaken. |
Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres |
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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College | 22 February 2021 | 6 weeks | Full time 5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $5,723 |
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College | 31 May 2021 | 6 weeks | Full time 5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $5,723 |
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no official entry requirements for this course, however it is highly recommended that students hold an AMSA Issued Coxswains Grade 1 or Master 24m licence, or have relevant Watchkeeping experience. To be eligible for an AMSA Master 35m licence, students must have the required Sea Time whilst holding an AMSA Issued Master 24m licence. If you do not hold a current AMSA Issued Master 24m licence, you may complete the Master 35m course, however the licence outcome will be different - you will only be able to obtain a Mate up to 80m.
Please visit https://www.amsa.gov.au/ for Master 35m and Mate 80m 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 MAR40618 certificate students need to complete 21 core subjects of competency. 17 of these 21 units of competency are delivered as part of the Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35m Near Coastal) course over 6 consecutive weeks. In addition, students must complete the 4 units of the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set in order to gain the full MAR40618 qualification. This MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set is completed separately either before or after completion of the 6 week MAR40618 course. Students are given up to 6 months to complete all MAR40618 assessments (tutorials are available).
Participants who have acquired the appropriate Sea Time, and achieved competency in the Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) course may apply to sit the final oral examination (administered by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for a Certificate of Competency as Master up to 35m.
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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. 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, and 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, and hat. For fire drills you require a long sleeve shirt, long pants, sunglasses and enclosed shoes.
You are also required to bring a notebook, pens, navigation instruments for chart work (i.e. compass set, parallel rulers, etc.), calculator, 2B pencils, eraser and Small Ships Manual.
Licensing / Regulatory information:
Please refer to MAR40618 - Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal).
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.
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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.
Learn more about university pathways