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Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) or
• A Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT) or
• A Master less than 80 metres near coastal.

In addition to successful completion of Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Meet medical test requirements
• Completed qualifying sea service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch in accordance with AMSA requirements, see link below.
• Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: (02) 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit the website

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) or
• A Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) with TAGS books and sea time or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate.

In addition to successful completion of the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500GT), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Hold of the following: unrestricted Master less than 24 meter Near coastal Certificate of competency, watchkeeper deck less than 500 GT or unrestricted Master less than 35 meters near coastal.
• Completed qualifying sea service time as an officer in charge on a navigation watch. Please refer to AMSA website below for further information
• Pass an Orals Examination

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: (02) 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit the website

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate

In addition to successful completion of the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 near Coastal), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Hold a Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal or workshop skill equivalent qualification.
• Completed qualifying sea service time on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel engines with propulsion power greater than or equal to 400 kilowatts. Other requirements apply, please refer to AMSA website below for further information
• Complete Basic Safety Training including security awareness
• Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority website

Prospective students should hold a Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper).

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) or
• A Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) with TAGS books and sea time or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate.

In addition to successful completion of this course, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Completed qualifying sea service time as either understudy of the officer in charge of a navigational watch or equivalent. Please refer to AMSA website below for further information
• Pass a Final Assessment at an AMSA office.

Refer to the following information on the AMSA website

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: Head Office (02) 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit the website

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate.

New students who have not studied MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) must apply instead for the Engineer class 3 qualification due to pre-requisite skills/knowledge requirements. Students that have already completed MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) are eligible to apply for a credit transfer to reduce the study load and overall course cost.