MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 NC)
MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 NC)
Course Fees: $3895.00
Set Sail on an Exciting Career within Australia’s Diverse Vessel Fleet!
From city ferries and work vessels to high-speed catamarans, tourism boats, and maritime construction vessels, our MAR30921 Certificate III provides hands-on skills led by industry experts. This Master <24 qualification is more than just a certificate. It’s a direct path to confidently command vessels under 24 meters across diverse sectors.
What sets us apart is our commitment to practical, real-world training on quality vessels taught by experienced professionals who bring their knowledge right into the classroom and on the water. With industry-standard compliance, dedicated partnerships, and a supportive environment, you’ll be set up for success from day one.
MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 NC)
This Master < 24m Near Coastal qualification is a crucial step toward obtaining the Master <24 NC Certificate of Competency:
Allowing you to work across all Australian states and territories. Set your course toward a rewarding maritime career, transporting cargo or passengers along Australia’s iconic coastline.
Ready to command your future? Enroll today and start your journey as a Master!
As a Master, you’ll acquire advanced skills in:
- Vessel Operations & Management to maneuver larger vessels with confidence.
- Learn essential procedures to maintain safety and ensure smooth operations.
- Master the skills to chart and execute routes Passage Planning & Navigation in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Crew Training: Oversee watchkeeping, wheelhouse operations, environmental protocols, and onboard communication. - Manage routine maintenance, record-keeping, and vessel docking.
Why Choose Klabutermann Marine?
Klabutermann Marine offers industry-recognized, hands-on training that prepares you to excel as a General Purpose Deckhand. Our expert instructors bring years of maritime experience, providing practical skills and insights that go beyond standard training. With Klabutermann Marine, you’ll gain essential knowledge in safety procedures, vessel maintenance, and deck operations, tailored specifically to meet Australian maritime standards.
Choosing Klabutermann Marine means training with a trusted provider focused on real-world applications and compliance with AMSA regulations. Our flexible course options and modern facilities ensure you’re fully equipped for a successful career on the water.
Who is this Course For
The Master <24 Metres Near Coastal course is designed for maritime professionals looking to captain vessels up to 24 metres, such as yachts, water taxis, and ferries. Ideal for those expanding skills in vessel command, chief mate roles, or deck watchkeeping, this AMSA-certified qualification equips you with essential regulatory and operational knowledge to ensure maritime safety and effective leadership on the water.
- Command vessels up to 24 metres in length
- Serve as chief mate on vessels up to 45 metres
- Act as deck watchkeeper on vessels under 100 metres and 3000 GT
- Serve as chief mate on vessels under 100 metres and 3000 GT in inshore waters
- Perform General-Purpose Hand NC and Master (Inland Waters) NC functions
Course Fee Details
Course Fee: $3,895.43
- Additional Costs: The Long Range Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) application fee is $289. The final assessment and CoC lodgement incur additional fees.
- First Aid Requirement: Our courses do not include HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid); this must be completed externally at your own expense.
- Government Funding: For potential funding and incentives, please refer to the New South Wales government funding pages.
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AMPA Fee $500.00. This fee is due upon enrolment for those opting to complete the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) to obtain a low complexity interim certificate of competency .
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The interim certificate of capacity fee is $100.00, payable upon booking your ICoC assessment
How To Enrol
Licensing & Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a General Purpose Hand Near Coastal as defined by Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – National law) 2022.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR10220 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal), 5 days qualifying sea service on a commercial vessel and an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved first aid certificate. People seeking certification should check with AMSA via this link.
Entry Requirements - MAR30921
To be eligible for a Master <24 Metres Near Coastal certificate, you must:
- Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
- Be able to speak and understand English, including written documents
- Be medically fit for the duties, including meeting eyesight requirements
- Complete any required sea service
- Complete ESS training
The four ESS units (MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set) don’t need to be completed before enrolling; however, evidence of their completion must be provided before the MAR30921 certification is issued. If you already hold a GPH or Coxswain certificate, you will have completed the ESS units. The ESS units can also be completed at Marine Training Academy.
Course Admission Requirements
Whilst no specific entry requirements are stated in the training package as required for this course, to be well prepared for this course we recommend that you have:
- An intermediate level of fitness
- The ability to swim 50 metres and stay afloat for 5 minutes while wearing work clothes and without a life jacket
- The ability to handle rough seas without getting seasick
- Access to appropriate work clothes, including closed work shoes and sun protection for practical sessions
Age Requirements
- Klabutermann Marine will accept enrolments from students before their 16th birthday, provided they meet all other admission requirements.
Note: applicants must be 16 years of age or above to be issued with a Certificate of Competence under the National Standards for Commercial Vessels – Part D – Certificates of Competency by AMSA (Refer AMSA Guidance Notice).
Technology
- As some of the resources are contained in a dedicated learner portal, a student must have access to a computer (with Microsoft Office 365 software).
- Students will need to bring a laptop to class with them as they will need to access their student learner portal throughout their classroom training and assessments.
- Students will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage.
Course Delivery and Assessment
Our distance education training program offers students the flexibility to study wherever and whenever even if you connect to the internet our online platform still allows you to study. As soon as you reconnect to the internet all your completed work automatically updates to your course.
Course Delivery Overview
This 12-month qualification combines online and face-to-face training and assessment.
Face-to-Face Workshop
Delivered over eight days, the workshops include:
- Classroom training
- Navigation
- Onboard vessel activities
- Safety drills
- Engineer workshop tasks
Online Activities
Complete pre-learning and assessments before the workshop, including:
Extra Support
Attend additional workshops at no extra cost.
The Master <24 qualification consists of 15 units of competency. Ten of these units are delivered within this course, while four units indicated below are prerequisites, comprising the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set (ESS), outlined below. Additionally, ‘Provide First Aid’ is not included in the course schedule, so students must submit proof of completion before certification.
MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
- BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships
- MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres
- MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres
- MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres
- MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres
- MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
- MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres
- MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel
- MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters
- MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres
Prerequisite Units (MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set – ESS):
- MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
- MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
- MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
- MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Course Units
MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
- BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships
- MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres
- MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres
- MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres
- MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres
- MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
- MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres
- MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel
- MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters
- MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres
The below units are covered in elements of Shipboard Saftey
- MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
- MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
- MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
- MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
What To Bring
Identification:
Australian driver’s licence, current passport or birth certificate, and Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Sea Service:
Please bring evidence of qualifying sea service. Refer to the Record of Sea Service Form.
RPL (if applying):
Academic transcripts, CV, and letters from previous employers.
Electronic Device:
A device capable of online assessments, such as a phone, tablet, or laptop.
Clothing:
Wear work or casual attire for both theory and practical sessions.
Footwear:
Deck shoes, joggers, sandshoes, or work boots (no thongs).
Radio Day:
One passport photo for the Marine Radio course.
Firefighting Day:
- No synthetic outer clothing, socks, or underwear
- Long-sleeve cotton work shirt
- Long cotton pants or jeans
- Hair tied back, if applicable
Sea Survival Day:
- In-water survival attire (t-shirt/shirt and pants)
- Spare clothing for after practical
- Lunch, a water bottle, large towel, warm jacket, and a large plastic bag for wet clothes
Course Material Included
The Australian Boating Manual by Dick Gandy is the definitive reference for the maritime industry and professional crew, serving as the primary course text. Access to this manual is included in your course fees for the duration of the program.
A self-directed study component is required throughout the course.
Final Assessment & Certificate of Competency (CoC) Application
Final Assessment (AMPA) & Certificate of Competency (CoC) Lodgement
Marine Training Academy offers the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) for domestic maritime Certificates of Competency (CoC).
The AMPA is conducted onboard a vessel and includes practical tasks and questions for Coxswains, Masters, and Marine Engine Driver certificates.
Fees:
- MTA student: $495
- Certificate issued by another RTO: $600
Certificate of Competency (CoC) Application
To apply for your Certificate of Competency (industry licence), you will need to submit an application to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). This can be done at any Registered Australia Post Retail Outlet. Ensure you have met all the requirements and completed the AMSA Form 426 application form.
For further information, please review the AMSA requirements for the Certificate of Competency relevant to this course.
Interim Certificate of Competency (ICOC)
After successfully completing your course and AMPA, Marine Training Academy can issue an Interim Certificate of Competency (ICOC) if you need to commence operations immediately.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for an ICOC, you must present all AMSA application documents, including evidence of sea service, to your assessor.
Fees:
- A $100 administration fee applies for evaluating all documentation to determine ICOC eligibility.
Important Information:
- The ICOC is valid for 60 days.
- Extensions or re-issuance of an ICOC are not permitted.
For more information, contact us directly or refer to the AMSA website.
Terms & Conditions
By signing your enrolment form, you confirm your understanding of your rights and responsibilities and agree to Marine Training Academy’s terms and conditions.
Please note that course fees, schedules, content, and policies may be updated without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review the full terms and conditions available on our website.
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