Deck Officer: Chief Mate/Master Unlimited

Obtain your Chief Mate / Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency

The AMC's Chief Mate / Master Unlimited course is Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved and is a continuation of the units covered in the Diploma of Applied Science (Deck Watchkeeper). The course incorporates all the requirements necessary, under the STCW 95 Convention, to attain a Chief Mate’s and Master’s Certificate of Competency <3000GT or unlimited, issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

For detailed course, prices and date information please click on the below links

J2V Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Chief Mate/Master)

Entry requirements

  • Completion of Diploma of Applied Science (Deck Watchkeeper), Diploma of Nautical Science (Deck Watchkeeper), Diploma of Applied Science (Mate/Master <500T), or equivalent qualification.
  • Students with English as second language need on IELTS score of at least 5.5 or 5 overall.
  • Students who intend to undertake an Australian Maritime Safety (AMSA) oral examination for a seagoing Certificate of Competency on completion of this course will be required to provide evidence of seatime to AMSA prior to undertaking the oral examination as per Marine Orders Part 3.  A final seatime assessement is conducted at AMC during your course.  For further information visit: www.amsa.gov.au

Course structure

             Phase 5: Chief Mate Master education and training including STCW95 short course (33 weeks at AMC)

Qualification

Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Chief Mate/Master)

Location

Launceston Campus, Tasmania, Australia

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. 

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.