Diploma of Maritime Operations
MAR50320
Transport & logisticsDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
19Core units, plus electives
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
4Training providers
Nov 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MAR50320, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Chief MateDeck WatchkeeperMaster (Class 3, 4, 5)
Industries
Maritime Operations
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for MAR50320 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 19 core units plus electives chosen with your provider. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MARA011Contribute to basic operations of ships in polar waters
MARA014Contribute to basic operations of a ship subject to IGF Code
MARA017Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability)
MARA018Manage advanced chemical tanker cargo operations
MARA019Manage advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
MARA020Manage advanced oil tanker cargo operations
MARA021Manage advanced operations of a ship subject to IGF Code
MARA025Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo
MARB050Adjust a magnetic compass
MARB051Apply elements of magnetic compass adjusting
MARB052Apply knowledge of the principles of magnetic compass adjusting
MARC056Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel
MARD004Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
MARD005Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
MARD006Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
MARF031Apply leadership and team working capability
MARF032Apply medical first aid on board ship
MARF034Carry out fast rescue craft operations
MARF035Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
MARF037Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
MARF038Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel
MARF040Manage ship security (Ship Security Officer)
MARF041Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
MARF043Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
MARF044Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
MARF046Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
MARF047Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
MARF048Plan marine towage operations
MARG008Manage a vessel and its crew
MARH018Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
MARH022Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
MARH023Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation
MARH024Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
MARH025Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning fundamentals
MARH026Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning operations
MARH027Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning systems
MARH028Conduct dynamic positioning operations
MARH029Perform marine towage operations
MARJ008Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
MARK010Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
MARK011Manoeuvre the ship
MARN011Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction)
MARN012Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters
MARN017Assist with marine towage operations
MARO009Maintain a safe navigational watch
MARO011Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
MARO012Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the MAR50320 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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