MASTER 24M

A Master 24M Near Coastal (Master 5) applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:

• master on commercial vessels up to 24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
• chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 m in length within the EEZ or
• chief mate 80M or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 m in length in inshore waters.

Licensing/Regulatory Information This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master <24 metres NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. AMSA certification of competency will require:

• achieving MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 m Near Coastal)
• a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
• sea service consisting of:
• 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book

or

• 360 days qualifying sea service
• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m in length.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Elements of Shipboard Safety
• Be at least 16 years when the certificate is issued;
• Record of Sea Service; (AMSA form 771) or
• Record of Sea Service to meet standard, signed by a qualified person;
• Declaration of Medical Fitness (AMSA form 559);
• Eyesight (Colour Vision) Test Certificate (AMSA form 542);
• Proof of Identity;
• Photographs (2);
• Certificate 3 – Master HLFTA unit of competency Apply first aid or another certificate that the national regulator considers equivalent;
• Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (LROCoP) issued by the Australian Communications and Media Authority;
• Application for a Certificate of Competency – first time issue (AMSA form 426);
• Submit your entire application at an approved Australia post, provide ID and pay AMSA fees.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry as a Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DURATION

Classroom – 4.5 weeks

Remote / Flexible – 12 months from enrollment date Online – 12 months from enrollment date

COURSE STRUCTURE

ONLINE Classroom sessions – If you enrol in a classroom session this can be completed in a 4.5 week time frame, Monday to Friday 0800 – 1600 hours each day. Please be assured we do not move any quicker than the group can cope with, so while we have allocated 4 weeks (24 days) it may be completed sooner. You will be required to complete your assignments in the evening and work on Sundays to complete your course work.

After you enrol and pay your course fees you will be issued all the course material via an online portal. This is where you access all your resources, and assignments, complete and upload them for your assessor to mark and get your feedback.

You will need to attend the classes that have been scheduled, the same rules apply as attending a face to face class except this will be conducted via a virtual classroom and online.

All students will be assessed practically which can be completed at our Brisbane Office, offsite for Corporate Clients or groups of 8 or more, provided all the resources required have been audited and approved.

Remote / Flexible – If you do not wish to attend classes or you do not have the time to attend you can study remotely. Enrol and pay your course fees you will be issued all the course material via an online portal. This is where you access all your resources, and assignments, complete and upload them for your assessor to mark and give you feedback. When necessary you will be given direct access to your trainer to assist you through this process. All students will be assessed practically which can be completed at our Brisbane Office, offsite for Corporate Clients or groups of 8 or more, provided all the resources required have been audited and approved.

Online / Virtual Classrooms – MODULES INCLUDE

MARK008- Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters

MARH016- Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres

MARH015- Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

MARH017- Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

MARN009- Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

MARB030- Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres

BSBFLM303- Contribute to effective workplace relationships

HLTAID003- Provide first aid

MARB029- Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres

MARJ007- Monitor environmental management on a vessel

MARI004- Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres

Pre – Requisite ( While the following modules are a prerequisite you do not necessarily need to complete prior to enrolling, you will need to have these completed to be issued you full certificate and complete your course)

MARF027- Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF028- Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF029- Meet work health and safety requirements

MARF030- Survive at sea using survival craft

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no entry requirements for this course, however, to convert this certificate to a Marine Licence you must be 16 years of age when applying and meet all the Pre-Requisite checklist as per above.