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 course is a continuation of the units covere in the Diploma of Applied Science (Deck Watchkeeper) course.It incorporates all the requirements necessary, under the STCW 95 Convention, to attain a Chief Mate's and Master's Certificate of Competency <3000GT or unlimited, issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Important Dates -
Intakes
6th February 2009
15th May 2009
21st August 2009 (Completion for this intake will be in the following year).
Admission & Prerequisites
- DipAppSci(Deck Watchkeeper),DipNautSci(Deck Watchkeeper), DipAppSci(Mate/Master<500T) or an equivalent qualification;
- Sea time approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as outlined in Marine Orders Part 3. See
www.amsa.gov.au
- Students with English as second language need an IELTS score of at least5.5.
Course Objectives
The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Chief Mate/Master) has been developed to provide students with contemporary expertise for careers in shipboard operation in the capacity of senior officer and command within the international merchant shipping industry in the areas of:Maritime business and law, Command navigation and voyage planning, Advanced cargo operations, Ship stability and stress monitoring, Emergency response, Global maritime communication, Shipboard management, Ship regulation and Leadership.
Career Outcomes
This course provides an international qualification which allows the student to become a senior officer on any deep sea trading vessel.
Articulation to/from Course
Bachelor of Applied Science (Maritime Operations).
