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Deck Officer: Cadet
Complete program from school leaver to Watchkeeper or Master
Shipping companies world wide are supporting young people from the end of school as Deck Cadets. AMC can provide a complete program for Australian and International Deck Cadets. All programs are internationally approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW95 convention and graduates are certified to obtain the Australian Watchkeeper, Chief Mate and Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency.
For detailed course, prices and date information please click on the below links
J1T Diploma of Nautical Science (Deck Watchkeeper)
J2U Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science)
Career opportunities
Deck Officers who have spent considerable time at sea may be employed in shore-based areas such as marine surveying, port management, stevedoring operations, shipping management, or pilotage and towage.
Entry requirements
- Satisfactory completion of Year 10 English, Year 12 Maths and Science, or equivalent
- Students with English as second language need on IELTS score of at least 5.5 or 5 overall
- AMSA approved Medical requirements and eyesight test
- Applicants will need to obtain a traineeship/cadetship with a Shipping Company in order to undertake the seagoing components of the program
Course structure
The programs consist of five phases:
Phase 1: Pre-sea Deck Cadet core navigation, seamanship subjects and safety training (10 weeks at AMC)
Phase 2: At sea* Task and Guided Study program - Task Book (Training afloat Adv Dip 9 months - Dip 18 months)
Phase 3: Deck Watchkeeper education and training including STCW95 short courses (33 weeks at AMC)
Phase 4: At sea* Task and Guided Study program - Task Book (Training afloat 9 months)
Phase 5: Chief Mate / Master unlimited education and training (33 weeks at AMC)
* At sea training requires employment / sponsorship by shipping company. Prospective students should visit: http://www.asa.com.au/
AMC offers two Deck Cadet pathways; the Diploma and the Advanced Diploma.
Companies can choose which path the Cadet will undertake. The Diploma cadetship ends at the Watchkeeper (Deck) Certificate of Competency. The Advanced Diploma ends at the Master Unlimited level of education and training prior to the cadet obtaining the Watchkeeper (Deck) Certificate of Competency.
Location
Phase 1: Pre-sea training is held at Beauty Point Campus - Tasmania, Australia
Phase 3: Deckwatchkeeper training is held at Launceston Campus, Tasmania, Australia
Residential accommodation is available through Endeavour Hall
Scholarships available
To view the variety of scholarships available through AMC & UTAS, please visit the AMC Scholarships page.
How to apply
Australian & New Zealand students - please visit the AMC Online Application page for details on how to apply. Alternatively, you can apply through your states’ Tertiary Admissions Centre.
International Students – please visit the UTAS International Students Apply for Admission page.
Need further information?
Please complete the Online Enquiry Form and the most appropriate person will respond to you directly.
