MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
Know the ropes and launch a boating career today.
Ready to operate a bigger vessel? Graduates of this course will have the skills to operate commercial vessels less than 24 metres. Learn to navigate, be safe at sea, operate marina radios and more.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
^ Please note: Eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
CampusesBatavia Coast Maritime Institute. Exmouth.
When Available all year round.
Study Mode Online and on campus.
Set sail on a career that could see you going anywhere the ocean takes you.
This qualification is suitable for people who want to work as a Master V Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry. This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). You will gain the following skills:
- Applying shipboard safety
- Operating marine radio and radar
- Applying coastal navigation knowledge and passage planning
- Demonstrating ships knowledge including stability and deck loading, and
- Operating a marine vessel less than 24m length.
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Available all year round, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $582.04 )
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships | $0.00 | $12.05 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres | $0.00 | $49.76 |
| MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $28.15 |
| MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $0.00 | $35.52 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $0.00 | $35.52 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $0.00 | $17.41 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $35.52 |
| MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $131.86 |
| MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation | $0.00 | $71.38 |
| MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres | $0.00 | $28.15 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $582.04 )
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising fifteen (15) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships | $0.00 | $12.05 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres | $0.00 | $49.76 |
| MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $28.15 |
| MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $0.00 | $35.52 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $0.00 | $35.52 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $0.00 | $17.41 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $35.52 |
| MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $131.86 |
| MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation | $0.00 | $71.38 |
| MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters | $0.00 | $21.68 |
| MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres | $0.00 | $28.15 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700