Coastal Seafaring Pathway Deck & Engine Courses and Maritime Short Courses at AMC Launceston
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is an internationally recognized maritime and marine tertiary education institution based in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and is part of the University of Tasmania (UTAS). AMC is Australia's national center for maritime education, training and research. It has two campuses located within 31 miles of each other in Northern Tasmania, each with different facilities and residence.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is part of tertiary education which provides accredited training in job related technical skills. The training courses are conducted from both the Newnham and Beauty Point campuses, utilizing the suite of maritime training facilities including our fleet of training vessels. The training courses vary from short Certificate II courses through to Diplomas.
Each of the programs meets the competency requirements as specified by the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and are approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Upon completion of the courses, you will be issued a Certificate of Competency, which is nationally recognized. Once you have completed an approved training program you have up to five years to gain the sea service necessary to attain your Certificate of Competency.
Seafaring VET Training Programs
Maritime Operations & Coastal Seafaring Courses
- Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal): Newnham Campus plus both online and distance education elements: The course is comprised of 3 stages - Shipboard Safety course (2 days); Approximately 10 hours of online study; and Completion of an on-the-job Task and Guided Studies (TAGS) practical workbook.
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal): Approx. 5 weeks in Newnham Campus, Launceston
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal): Approx. 8 weeks in Newnham Campus, Launceston
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35m Near Coastal): Online delivered over 8 weeks, 2.5 weeks practical on campus.
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal): Approximately 4 weeks in Newnham Campus, Launceston
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal): Approximately 5 weeks in Newnham Campus, Launceston
- Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal): Approximately 12 weeks in Newnham Campus, Launceston
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating): Approx. 11 Weeks at AMC
- Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 2 days in Newnham Campus, Launceston
Short Maritime Courses
- Short maritime courses for experiences marine professional is provided by AMC Search. Please visit AMC Search here for your training needs.
AMSA Requirements
- AMSA Domestic Deck Certificate of Competency Requirements
- AMSA Domestic Engineer Certificate of Competency Requirements
- AMSA Domestic Coxswain and General Purpose Hand (GPH) Requirements
- STCW Requirements for AMSA Domestic Seafarers on Regulated Vessels
LAST UPDATED ON July 31, 2021