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National code: MAR50320

Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) at Newcastle

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

21 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

6 hours

Fee details

Full Fee This is the fee you'll pay for the course. Payment plans may be available for this course.

$19,680

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This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday to Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams

  • Skills assessments: projects, case studies

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation, including lifeboat and fire grounds

  • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving, including Bridge Simulator

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • In accordance with Marine Order 71, to obtain a Watchkeeper Deck Certificate of Competency (CoC), students must adhere to the requirements as determined by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Students must be able to provide a Qualifying Sea Service Statement (QSS) prior to enrolment.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 22 units of competency, including 19 core and 3 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Provide First Aid HLTAID011

  • Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability) MARA017

  • Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo MARA025

  • Apply leadership and team working capability MARF031

  • ... 5

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Newcastle

TAFE NSW Newcastle is located in the trendy, inner-city suburb of Tighes Hill, a quick bus ride from Hamilton railway station and a short drive from the Newcastle CBD. Home to some of the most advanced equipment in Australia, TAFE NSW Newcastle is a beacon of opportunity for the people of the Hunter region, where they can come to learn, prosper, and create an exciting future for themselves and their local community.

Campus address

266 Maitland Road Tighes Hill 2297

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Hamilton Station is 1400 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Design Centre Hunter, featuring:

  • Collaborative design workspaces

  • Industrial design workshop

  • Purpose designed gallery

  • Hunter Maritime College, featuring:

  • Fully operational auxiliary boiler system

  • Heat engine lab

  • Replicated engine control room

  • Ship bridge simulator

  • State-of-the-art simulated engine room

  • Newcastle Knights study hub, featuring:

  • Access to TAFE facilities for National Youth Cup players

  • Foundation media skills

  • Governance in sport

  • Skills exchange

  • Staff development skills

  • Work placements

  • Regional Music Institute, featuring:

  • Costume and props room

  • Four flexible rehearsal rooms for music, dramatic performances and screen work

  • Large performance space with Vertec QL PA system

  • Portable foley sound pit

  • Two Mac computer labs

  • Two state-of-the-art recording studios

  • Regional Institute of Performing Arts

  • Writers room

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed