Certificate IV in Maritime Operations

This certificate will allow you to work as:

• Master on commercial vessels up to 35 metres long within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
• Master on vessels up to 80 metres long in inshore waters.
• Chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 metres long within the EEZ.

In addition to successful completion of the Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres 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
• Hold either a Master less than 24 metres near coastal or Mate less than 80 metres near coastal certificate of competency.
• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Completed qualifying sea service time, refer to AMSA requirements for more details
• Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

Refer to the following information provided on the AMSA website for further details.

• Term 1 week commencing 1 February
• Term 3 week commencing 19 July

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15-24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.

• This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

For information about jobs and pathways, please see
http://joboutlook.gov.au/

Further study opportunities:

• MAR50415 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500 GT), State ID AWO3