| Course Code | MAR30924 |
| Locations |
Warrnambool, Portland
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| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Length | Six month enrolment with seven weeks of classes |
| Commencement | Expression of interest to study in 2027 |
| Timetable | Seven weeks of classes, including one week of completion support sessions. |
This course is designed for those looking to start or advance a career in the maritime industry. This hands-on course gives you the practical skills and operational knowledge required to command commercial vessels up to 24 metres in length in near coastal waters.
You will be enrolled for six months and participate in seven weeks of classes; the course combines classroom learning, practical vessel-based training, and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessments. You will develop skills in navigation, vessel operations, safety procedures, seamanship, marine regulations, and crew management while working in realistic maritime environments.
Throughout this course, you will develop the practical and theoretical skills needed to operate and command commercial vessels in near-coastal waters safely.
You will learn how to:
You will also complete AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments (AMPAs) and may have the opportunity to complete the Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP).
The learning and assessment of this course will be face-to-face, five days per week, 9.00am to 4.30pm, for six weeks.
Student completion support sessions will be available throughout the course to assist students with completing assessments and meeting competency requirements. These sessions may be delivered face-to-face and will be supported by qualified maritime trainers and assessors.
On completion of the six weeks of learning and assessment, one additional week will be dedicated to AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments (AMPAs), supported completion activities, and an opportunity to complete the Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP). These sessions will be delivered face-to-face, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm, at the primary SWTAFE campus of the enrolled intake or onboard the SWTAFE training vessel Aqua Jack, as required.
Note: Elements of this course may be delivered from another SWTAFE campus or maritime training location, including but not limited to Warrnambool, Port Fairy, and Portland. Students may be required to make their own way to these locations depending on transport availability, weather conditions, and staffing requirements.
Upon completing this course, you may find employment in a range of maritime and marine industry roles, including:
This qualification provides a pathway into further maritime study, including the MAR40324 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal).
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
To enrol in this course, you must be:
To be eligible for this qualification, you must complete 15 units, 12 core and 3 electives.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF028 | Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | 30 | $315.00 |
| MARF029 | Meet work health and safety requirements | 30 | $0.00 |
| MARB029 | Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres | 50 | $0.00 |
| MARJ007 | Monitor environmental management on a vessel | 25 | $0.00 |
| MARK008 | Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters | 20 | $0.00 |
| MARN009 | Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres | 25 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | $15.75 |
| BSBLDR301 | Support effective workplace relationships | 40 | $0.00 |
| MARF060 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | 35 | $0.00 |
| MARB060 | Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 100 metres | 30 | $0.00 |
| MARH036 | Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres | 40 | $0.00 |
| MARI006 | Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 100 metres | 30 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARF030 | Survive at sea using survival craft | 15 | $0.00 |
| MARH017 | Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation | 60 | $44.10 |
| MARH037 | Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 100 metres | 100 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $3,500.00 |
| Concession rate | $700.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $5,970.00 |
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $945.00 |
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