Master up to 24 m Near Coastal
A Master oversees all aspects of a ship’s operation, while at sea, at anchor and in port. They command a commercial vessel of up to 24 metres in length, within limits specified by the Marine Authority.
They are responsible for overseeing activities such as the carriage of passengers, the loading and unloading of cargo, repair and maintenance work, the receipt and transmission of information, navigation and all other activities essential to the safe, efficient and effective running of a ship.
They are also responsible for managing a ship’s budget and expenditure, as well as preparing voyage plans. A Master must also record the daily activities in the ship’s log, including the course and any alterations, the ship’s position, any repairs and the weather conditions.
MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 m Near Coastal)
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:
- command a vessel <24 m long <EEZ
- act as chief mate on a vessel <45 m long <EEZ
- act as deck watchkeeper on a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT <EEZ
- act as chief mate on a vessel <100 m and <3000 GT in inshore waters
- undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC and Master (Inland waters) NC
Units of Competency
| BSBLDR301 | Support effective workplace relationships |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| MARB029 | Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres |
| MARB060 | Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull 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 |
| MARF060 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
| MARH036 | Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres |
| MARI006 | Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 100 metres |
| MARJ007 | Monitor environmental management on a vessel |
| MARK008 | Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters |
| MARN009 | Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres |
| Group a: master up to 24 metres near coastal | |
| MARF030 | Survive at sea using survival craft |
| MARH017 | Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation |
| MARH037 | Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 100 metres |
| Group b: master inland waters | |
| MARH014 | Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master <24 metres NC as defined in Marine Order 505.
AMSA certification of competency will require achievement of:
- MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 m Near Coastal) or MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)
- Long range operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) issued by ACMA (or higher qualification)
- Meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in Marine Order 505
- Assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m in length.
- Sea Service – you must have completed either:
- 120 days qualifying sea service on a vessel at least 7.5m long – working in a deck capacity and a completed AMSA approved task book. Task book can be purchased at SMIT.
- 360 days qualifying sea service on a vessel at least 7.5m long – working in deck or both deck and engineering capacity. At least 180 days on commercial vessels and 180 days can be recreational without an AMSA 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
