Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
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Gain practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits. This qualification opens doors to roles such as Master on vessels up to 24m within the EEZ and Chief Mate on larger vessels.
Our Fremantle campus offers cutting-edge facilities, simulators, a fleet of vessels, and experienced lecturers—providing hands-on experience for real-world readiness. Step into the maritime world with advanced technology and comprehensive training at SM TAFE.
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits. You will learn skills in shipboard safety, navigation, ship knowledge and vessel operations.
This certificate will allow you to work as:
- Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres long within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
- Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 45 metres long within the EEZ
- Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 100 metres long in inshore waters
Please note this course is delivered in two parts, the theory component is delivered online and the practical component is delivered on campus. You will be required be on campus for 5 weeks if you need to complete the Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS), if you have already completed the ESS you will be required to be on campus for 4 weeks.
Gain these skills
- support effective workplace relationships
- provide First Aid
- perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres
- slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres
- apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
- follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
- survive at sea using survival craft
- manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres
- use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
- monitor environmental management on a vessel
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres long within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
- Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 45 metres long within the EEZ
- Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 100 metres long in inshore waters
- Undertake the duties and perform the functions of a General Purpose Hand NC and Master (Inland waters) NC
Further Study Option(s)
Course overview
Fremantle
Duration: Eight weeks
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremantle | Eight weeks | No | No selection criteria |