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Deck Officer: Deck Watchkeeper
Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Deck Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training and certification required to obtain Deck Officer Certificates of Competency. All programs are internationally approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW95 convention.
Obtain your Deck Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency in 8 months.
For detailed course, prices and date information please click on the below links
J1U Diploma of Applied Science (Deck Watchkeeper)
Entry requirements
- Completion of AMC Pre-sea Training (Deck) 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
- Students who intend to undertake an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) oral examination for a seagoing Certificate of Competency on completion of this course will be required to provide evidence of seatime with AMSA prior to undertaking the oral examination as per Marine Orders Part 3. A final seatime assessment is conducted at AMC during your course. This would usually require students to have a traineeship or cadetship with a shipping company. For further information visit www.amsa.gov.au
Course structure
The program consists of one phase:
Students undertaking this course commence the seafaring career pathway at Phase 3
Phase 3: Deck Watchkeeper education and training including STCW95 short courses (33 weeks at AMC)
Qualification
Diploma of Applied Science (Deck Watchkeeper)
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.
