Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
This course will set you up to steer your way to a career as a master, chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits; chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 metres long within the exclusion economic zone (EEZ); or a chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 metres long in inshore waters.
Through this training, you'll be qualified to work as:
- master on commercial vessels of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits;
- chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 metres long within the exclusion economic zone (EEZ); or
- a chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 metres long in inshore waters.
You'll learn how to navigate the seas, rise to challenges and lead your crew on fishing charters, commercial vessels and tourist trips, with skills in shipboard safety; coastal navigation and passage planning; ship knowledge and vessel operations including stability and deck loading; operating marine radio and radar; and more!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Fee-free
- STEM
Industry areas
- Maritime and Logistics
- Aquaculture, Maritime and Logistics
- Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
Study area
- Maritime Studies
Course ID
- National ID: MAR30921
- WA State ID: BHD2
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Set sail on a career that could see you going anywhere the ocean takes you.
This qualification is suitable for people who want to work as a Master V Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry. This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). You will gain the following skills:
- Applying shipboard safety
- Operating marine radio and radar
- Applying coastal navigation knowledge and passage planning
- Demonstrating ships knowledge including stability and deck loading, and
- Operating a marine vessel less than 24m length.
Gain confidence in navigating vessels up to 24 metres, instructing crews, and maintaining detailed records.
Learn to plan passages for vessels up to 80 metres safely. Our Qualification meets Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing requirements, alongside medical tests, an oral exam, and sea-time hours. It's also a stepping stone for further study and career growth.
The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) entitles certificate holders to:
- Command a commercial vessel less than 24m in length in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- Act as a Chief Mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels less than 35m long
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.
Study in specialist facilities
Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE’s Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. SM TAFE’s maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.
You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Through this training, you'll be qualified to work as:
- master on commercial vessels of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits;
- chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 35 metres long within the exclusion economic zone (EEZ); or
- a chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels up to 80 metres long in inshore waters.
You'll learn how to navigate the seas, rise to challenges and lead your crew on fishing charters, commercial vessels and tourist trips, with skills in shipboard safety; coastal navigation and passage planning; ship knowledge and vessel operations including stability and deck loading; operating marine radio and radar; and more!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Fee-free
- STEM
Industry areas
- Maritime and Logistics
- Aquaculture, Maritime and Logistics
- Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
Study area
- Maritime Studies
Course ID
- National ID: MAR30921
- WA State ID: BHD2
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Set sail on a career that could see you going anywhere the ocean takes you.
This qualification is suitable for people who want to work as a Master V Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry. This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). You will gain the following skills:
- Applying shipboard safety
- Operating marine radio and radar
- Applying coastal navigation knowledge and passage planning
- Demonstrating ships knowledge including stability and deck loading, and
- Operating a marine vessel less than 24m length.
Gain confidence in navigating vessels up to 24 metres, instructing crews, and maintaining detailed records.
Learn to plan passages for vessels up to 80 metres safely. Our Qualification meets Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing requirements, alongside medical tests, an oral exam, and sea-time hours. It's also a stepping stone for further study and career growth.
The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) entitles certificate holders to:
- Command a commercial vessel less than 24m in length in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- Act as a Chief Mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels less than 35m long
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.
Study in specialist facilities
Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE’s Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. SM TAFE’s maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.
You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.
Delivery location
Set sail on a career that could see you going anywhere the ocean takes you.
This qualification is suitable for people who want to work as a Master V Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry. This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). You will gain the following skills:
- Applying shipboard safety
- Operating marine radio and radar
- Applying coastal navigation knowledge and passage planning
- Demonstrating ships knowledge including stability and deck loading, and
- Operating a marine vessel less than 24m length.
Gain confidence in navigating vessels up to 24 metres, instructing crews, and maintaining detailed records.
Learn to plan passages for vessels up to 80 metres safely. Our Qualification meets Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing requirements, alongside medical tests, an oral exam, and sea-time hours. It's also a stepping stone for further study and career growth.
The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal) entitles certificate holders to:
- Command a commercial vessel less than 24m in length in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- Act as a Chief Mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels less than 35m long
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.
Study in specialist facilities
Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE’s Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. SM TAFE’s maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.
You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.