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Smart & Skilled Funding Available, this training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Overview
of the
Master 24
The MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal) qualification will enable you to apply for an AMSA Master less than 24m Near Coastal (NC) Certificate of Competency that will allow you to command Australian Registered commercial vessels less than 24m long, operating in the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Up Coming Course Dates
SSSS
SSSS & First Aid
Shipboard safety skill set & first aid units – STCW95 Component (if applicable) - 5 days
(*This safety training will be delivered as the MARSS00033 Safety Training Certification Skill Set & then recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be applied to your enrolment to achieve the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set units. There is no RPL fee involved as part of this internal administration process).
Master 24
(Master up to 24m Near Coastal) course units (Weeks 1-4) - 22 days. 3 additional days are scheduled Mon-Wed post course for those students requiring extra tuition
LROCP
LROCP Marine Radio Operators Certificate 1 Day
National Certification Change
Australia has changed from state-based certification to National Certification. The previous certifications Master Class 5, Skipper Grade 3, Master Class V (Trading), Master Class V (Fishing) and Master Class 5 (Trading and Fishing) now all come under the qualification of Master less than 24m Near Coastal in the national system.
Every commercial vessel licensed to operate in Australian waters needs the ‘skipper’ or person in charge to hold a Certificate of Competency issued by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
The Master up to 24 m NC course at Superyacht Crew Academy provides the required theory and practical training to complete all the units for the Maritime Training Package MAR30924 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal).
Requirements for the issue of the final AMSA Certificate of Competency (Master Up to 24m Near Coastal)
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MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 Metres Near Coastal) (provided at the successful completion of the course).
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Successfully pass the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment – AMPA (included as part of the course for an additional fee).
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The AMPA assessment is only valid for 12 months, therefore you must apply to AMSA for the COC within 12 months of course completion.
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HLTAID011 statement of attainment Provide first aid
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Long Range Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency.(LROCP)
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Certificate of medical fitness - domestic seafarers (completed on AMSA1850 form)
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16 years old.However, Sydney Maritime Institute requires candidates to be 18 years old to enrol in the course.
Sea Service
You need to show you have experience working at sea in a deck, or deck and engineering capacity. You can reduce the amount of sea service you need by completing an AMSA task book.
With a completed AMSA task book you will need:
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120 days of sea service
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On commercial vessels at least 7.5 metres long
Without an AMSA task book you will need:
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360 days of sea service on vessels at least 7.5 metres long
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At least half on commercial vessels
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Up to half on recreational vessels
*TASK Books may be purchased from Superyacht Crew Academy. Download the AMSA notes for more information on requirements.
What Will The Master Up To 24m Near Coastal - Certificate Of Competency Allow You To Do?
The Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal Certificate of Competency qualifies you to take on a range of command and deck roles on commercial vessels operating in Australian waters. With this qualification, you can work as:
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Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres long within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
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Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 45 metres long within the EEZ
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Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 100 metres long in inshore waters
Possible Restrictions -
Master Up To 24m Near Coastal
Restricted to daylight hours:
A certificate will be restricted to daylight hours if the person is colour vision deficient.
Pre - Enrolment Requirements
Candidates are expected to have a certain level of skills and knowledge prior to enrolling in this course. We do recommend equivalent proficiency in maths and English to a year 10 level. Each student is required to undertake a prescribed Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN). Candidates are subject to an initial skills assessment upon course commencement and criteria for enrolment with Sydney Maritime Institute is:
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Must be at least 18 years old &
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Hold a Coxswain Grade 1 NC COC or
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Hold IYT Master of Yachts Limited or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or
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Accrued majority of the sea service required & a phone interview with the trainer is required to verify your skill set, experience levels & ability to complete this course.
Before you can enrol in this course you must download and read the following PDF files for details on course information, enrolment and obtaining your USI number. Click on the file names to download them.
Prior Training and Experience
Contact us to arrange a telephone interview to assess your prior training and experience. If you wish to proceed with the process of recognition of prior learning, you will be required to present the required documentation for review.
There will be an administration fee for assessing your documentation and you may have a practical skills and knowledge assessment at an additional cost. For details on what you will need for recognition of prior learning download the Recognition of Prior Learning Handbook PDF file.
The main features of the Master up to 24m Near Coastal - training Course
There are a total of 15 units of competency required for the issue of a Certificate III in Maritime Operations. Candidates who have already completed the current shipboard safety skill set &/or first aid units are eligible for credit transfer, while candidates who hold a valid STCW95 qualification may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
The course also requires you to spend time prior and during the course studying the texts and provided reading. When you have successfully completed the 15 units of competency, completed the AMPA, met the requirements and accrued the sea service you will be eligible to lodge your Certificate of Competency application to AMSA for the Master <24m NC COC.
You will be completing the following units of competency through theory and practical training while attending the training program at Sydney Maritime Institute.
Course Structure
SHIPBOARD SAFETY SKILL SET & FIRST AID
(*This safety training will be delivered as the MARSS00033 Safety Training Certification Skill Set & then recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be applied to your enrolment to achieve the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set units. There is no RPL fee involved as part of this internal administration process).
Online Blended Learning
This course is delivered using a blended learning approach, combining online study with practical, face-to-face training to ensure you are fully prepared for real-world scenarios.
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
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
WEEK 1
Navigation
MARH037 – Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 100 metres
Regulations and Port Operations
MARI006 – Observe regulations to ensure safe operations of a vessel up to 100 metres
WEEK 2, 3 & 4
Seamanship
MARN009 – Perform seamanship operations onboard a vessel up to 24m
Equipment checking and Maintenance
MARB029 – Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24m
MARB060 – Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 100 metres
Equipment checking and Maintenance
MARB029 – Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24m
MARB060 – Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 100 metres
Environment
MARJ007 – Monitor environment management on a vessel
Navigation
MARH036 - Manage and maintain a navigation 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
Manoeuvring Vessels
MARK008 – Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters
Workplace Relations
BSBLDR301 - Support effective workplace relationships
Course Duration
The Course is 27 Days (5 weeks) Full Time or 22 Days (4 weeks) Full Time if you are eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. There are 3 additional days scheduled Mon-Wed* post course for those students who require extra tuition, assessment or practical time. This will be at the discretion of the trainer and determined during the course. Please keep those dates free in case you are required to attend to complete the course.
Week 1: Monday - Friday
Week 2: Monday - Saturday
Week 3: Monday - Friday
Week 4: Monday - Saturday
Week 5: Monday - Wednesday* (Additional days if required, as outlined above)
Shipboard Safety Skill Set & First Aid units: Mon-Fri (5 days). Credit transfer or recognition of learning may apply for this component.
Students who have already completed the Shipboard Safety skill set or First Aid will be given credit transfer for the following units. Students who have completed an STCW95 course will be given recognition of prior learning for the following units, excluding first aid.
MARF028 – Follow procedures to minimize 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
HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
Training Location
The course is run from our Office in Unit 5a/4 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086, Australia. The facilities are a 25 min drive North of Sydney’s CBD.
Student Handbook Download
It is compulsory to download and read the Superyacht Crew Academy Student Handbook for details on course information, enrolment and obtaining your USI number Click Here