Skill set Outline

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Marine Emergency Care, Craft and Communication Skill Set

Marine Emergency Care, Craft and Communication Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
MARSS00004
State Code
AB969
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Maritime Operations
National Code
MAR50320
State Code
BGL5
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Diploma Level
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
07/10/2013
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
04/05/2022
Nominal Hours
175
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 22/11/2024 Current Approved
2.00 27/10/2020 Replaced Replaced
1.00 07/10/2013 Replaced Replaced
Description
This Skill Set reflects the additional units required by people certified as a Master up to 100 metres Near Coastal seeking Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT) as specified in Marine Order 505.
Pathway Information
This Skill Set contributes to a range of qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package.Before undertaking this Skill Set, seafarers seeking certification as a Master up to 500 GT should check with AMSA to determine additional certification requirements.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Seafarers should ensure they have also read the part of the Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.
Target Group
People who hold a MAR50220 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 100 metres Near Coastal), have AMSA certification to work as a Master up to 100 metres Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505 and are seeking certification as a Master up to 500 GT.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
The MARSS00004 Marine Emergency Care, Craft and Communication Skill Set reflects additional responsibilities undertaken by someone with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal seeking certification as a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT).
General notes
No information