This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of: Master up to 100 metres Near CoastalMaster up to 500 gross tonnage (GT)Watchkeeper Deck Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur the job role and specialisation, if applicable, selected from the group choice below. Duties and Functions Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification: This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master up to 100 metres Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505. AMSA certification of competency will require: MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 100 metres Near Coastal) or completing an approved program of study that meets Master up to 100 metres course at Diploma levelcertificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 505.long range operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) issued by ACMA (or higher qualification)qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505meeting the medical requirements specified in Marine Order 505having passed final AMSA assessment specified in Marine Order 505meeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 505. This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master of a commercial vessel up to 500 GT as specified in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require: MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Masters up to 500 GT) or completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2 certificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 71qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 71completing STCW short courses as specified in Marine Order 71meeting the medical fitness requirements specified in Marine Order 71having passed final AMSA assessmentmeeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 71. This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Watchkeeper Deck as specified in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require: MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) or completing an approved program of study that meets regulation STCW A-II/I certificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 71qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 71completing STCW short courses as specified in Marine Order 71meeting the medical fitness requirements specified in Marine Order 71having passed final AMSA assessment as specified in Marine Order 71meeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 71. Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.
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Career Outcomes
If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.
Commanding commercial vessels in near-coastal waters, overseeing all navigational, crew, and safety operations.
Responsible for safe navigation on ocean-going vessels, managing navigational watches and passage implementation.
Serving as second-in-command, supervising cargo operations, vessel security, and crew management.
Evidence Checklist
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
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You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.
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