Master up to 45 Near Coastal
This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 45 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 100 metres in length.
The MAR40324 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) provides the necessary training to progress your career in the maritime industry and pursue opportunities as a Master or Chief Mate on vessels within the specified size range.
This qualification opens up possibilities for employment in various sectors such as commercial shipping, tourism, fishing, and offshore industries.
Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as:
- command a vessel <45 m long <EEZ
- command a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT in inshore waters
- act as chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT <EEZ
- undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC
Units of Competency
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| MARA022 | Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo |
| MARA024 | Manage vessel stability |
| MARB060 | Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 100 metres |
| MARB061 | Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 100 metres |
| MARC047 | Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services |
| MARC048 | Monitor and manage vessel operations |
| MARC064 | Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 100 metres |
| 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 |
| MARF060 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
| MARG007 | Manage a small crew |
| MARH036 | Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres |
| MARH037 | Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 100 metres |
| MARH017 | Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation |
| MARH019 | Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions |
| MARI006 | Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 100 metres |
| MARJ007 | Monitor environmental management on a vessel |
| MARK013 | Manoeuvre a vessel up to 100 metres |
| MARN019 | Command and manage a voyage on a vessel up to 45 metres (Near coastal) |
| MARN020 | Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 100 metres |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
AMSA certification of competency will require achievement of:
- MAR40324 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
- Certification as a Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal,
- long range operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) issued by ACMA (or higher qualification),
- holding a current first aid certificate as specified in Marine Order 505.
- Assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel
- Sea Service – you must have completed either:
- 180 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel at least 12m long – including 120 days as person in charge of a navigational watch and a completed AMSA approved task book. Task book can be purchased at SMIT.
- 360 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel at least 12m long – including 240 days as person in charge of a navigational watch without an AMSA approved task book.
Training Calendar and Enrolment Form
AMSA Links for Certificate of Competency Application
Please see below for the upcoming practical training dates:
SMIT Maritime Practical Training Calendar
