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 Qualifications (Version six) under the Navigation Act 2012.(opens in a new tab)
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)(opens in a new tab) under the Navigation Act 2012 (opens in a new tab)by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Fremantle Campus (South Metropolitan TAFE)
1 Fleet Street,
Fremantle,
Western Australia,
6160, Perth, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2027
Fremantle Campus (South Metropolitan TAFE)
1 Fleet Street,
Fremantle,
Western Australia,
6160, Perth, Australia
International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2
Completion of MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations [Watchkeeper Deck] OR MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations [Master less than 500 GT] 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.
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 dollar 10,000 depending on your training.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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