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

National ID: MAR40320 | State ID: BFW3

Progress to the next level in maritime operations and navigate your career towards your dream job at sea.

This course will qualify you to work as a:

  • Master on commercial vessels up to 45 metres long within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
  • Master on vessels up to 80 metres long in inshore waters.
  • Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 metres long within the EEZ.

Gain these skills:

  • manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo
  • manage vessel stability
  • slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres
  • plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres
  • manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services
  • monitor and manage vessel operations
  • operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres
  • apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
  • follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
  • meet work health and safety requirements
  • manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres
  • manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Ship's Masters

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Fremantle 8 weeks No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Page last updated April 23, 2024