Responsible faculty or institute:
Australian Maritime College (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Launceston:
Orientation Date 0900 21st January 2008
Course Duration: Minimum
1 yrs, Maximum
5 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
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Introduction
This eight month study program at AMC provides mariners with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain the certificate of competency as Deck Watchkeeper from the the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It covers all requirements of the STCW 95 Deck Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency including all short courses required.
The AMC runs three intakes for this course per year.
Intakes for 2009
16th January 2009
24th April 2009
24th July 2009 (Completion for this intake will be in the following year).
Admission & Prerequisites
- Sea Service approved by AMSA as per MarineOrders Part 3.
- Medical and eye sight requirements apply.
Course Objectives
Career Pathway
Career Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be able to apply to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for the Certificate of Competency as Watchkeeper (Deck).
Articulation to/from Course
Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Chief Mate/Master).
Miscellaneous Information
For further information aboutseafarer courses visit the
AMC website.
