(Maritime Operations)
                                              Master 5
 
1. Structure of Certificate
 
The Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) is a nationally accredited certificate recognized in all States and Territories and enables operation of a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length to operate within the limits of Offshore Operations in Australian Waters as defined by the USL Code. Marine Safety Victoria determines the limits imposed on a Certificate.
The USL code specifies a distance of 100 nautical miles offshore for a Master Class 5. The Certificate of Competency may be endorsed, subject to an applicant’s experience, for operations to a distance of 200 nautical miles on satisfactory completion of an examination in Navigation and Position Determination at the level of Master Class 4.
 
2. Content
 
The certificate consists of the following units:
 
· Nautical Knowledge (Master 5)
· Coastal Navigation (Master 5)
· Ship Knowledge (Master 5)
·Radar (Master 5)
·Marine Radiotelephone Operation
·First Aid
·Safety Equipment, Liferaft and Firefighting
·Including overnight onboard tuition
 
3. Delivery
 
The program is delivered in blocks of from 1 to 5 weeks and may be arranged for weekdays, weekends or evenings depending on student numbers. Delivery is flexible including classroom, onboard, remote learning (correspondence) and private tuition.
 
4. Assessment
 
Is competency based through a mix of written multiple choice, group and practical assessments.
 
5. Prerequisites
 
There are no specific entry requirements for the course although Marine Safety Victoria requirements must be met before a Certificate will be issued i.e. 900 days of sea time and pass a basic vision test.

6. Course Fees
 
Master 5 modules.  Please see attached pricelist.
First Aid and Liferaft / Firefighting.  Please see attached pricelist.
Marine Radio course, Handbook and exam.  Please see attached pricelist.
 
7. Home Study Training Guide
 
Home study training guides are available for students unable to attend courses.
 
8. Training Manual
 
       A comprehensive Training Manual is supplied with the course. The manual can be obtained prior to the commencement of the course by completing and returning the enclosed enrollment form to Marine Training Services together with the course fee.
 
9. Course Venues
 
Courses are conducted at various locations throughout Victoria depending on student demands.
 
10.  Equipment
 
To complete the Navigation module you will require: parallel Rules or equivalent, rubber, dividers, calculator (non scientific), drawing compass, chart, 2B pencil.
 
11.  Recognition of Prior Learning
 
Learners who have completed appropriate training, or through prior learning and experience, believe they have gained the required skills for modules within this course may be granted credit upon substantiation of the claim.
 
11.  How to Enrol
 For enrolment details please contact the office on 03 5229 5432.