Responsible faculty or institute:
Australian Maritime College (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Launceston:
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 2010
22nd January 2010
23rd April 2010
23rd July 2010 (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.
