Maritime Operations and Coastal Seafaring
Coastal Seafarers are hands-on and dynamic. From running catamaran tourist trips and fishing charters to working on rig tenders and off-shore vessels, seafarers are highly mobile. Our flexible courses are industry relevant and provide you with a qualification that could take you anywhere.
Our teaching staff have been recruited for their specialist seafaring skills and dedicated approach to training and student experience. This means when you study with us, you will have access to highly experienced staff with years of professional knowledge and valuable industry connections from around the world.
Our facilities are world class to make your educational experience practical, applied, and job relevant. These include training vessels specific to your requirements, fully operational and equipped engineering workshops, navigation and engine room simulators, an electrical lab, a dedicated firefighting center, survival at sea facilities, and seamanship workshops.
AMC provides world-class vocational education and training for students wishing to pursue a career in the maritime industry. Located in Australia's picturesque island state of Tasmania, AMC offers a wide range of industry-focused courses at all levels. Our training courses are conducted from both our Newnham and Beauty Point campuses, both utilising our advanced suite of maritime training facilities and fleet of training vessels to deliver training that makes you truly job ready.
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MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
Course summary
Course Code | MAR10318 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston plus both online and distance education elements |
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The course is comprised of 3 stages:
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Shipboard Safety Skill Set - MARSS00008
Course summary
Course Code | MARSS00008 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | 2.5 days |
Course Fees | $500.00 |
Intake 1 |
Course Dates: ^ + 16 & 17 August 2021 6 & 8 October 2021 8 & 9 November 2021 |
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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) - MAR20318
Course summary
Course Code | MAR20318 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | Approx. 5 weeks |
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Intake 1 |
6 May - 11 June 2021 ^ Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 6 & 7 May 2021 Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP): 10 & 11 May 2021 Provide First Aid (HLTAID003): 12 & 13 May 2021 |
Intake 2 |
4 November - 10 December 2021 ^ Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP): 4 & 5 November 2021 Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 8 & 9 November 2021 Provide First Aid (HLTAID003): 10 & 11 November 2021 |
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal) - MAR30918
Course summary
Course Code | MAR30918 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | Approx. 8 weeks |
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Intake 1 |
2 February - 31 March 2021 ^ Provide First Aid (HLTAID003): 2 & 3 February 2021 Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 15 & 16 February 2021 Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP): 17 & 18 February 2021 |
Intake 2 |
10 August - 1 October 2021 ^ Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 10 & 11 August 2021 Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP): 12 & 13 August 2021 Provide First Aid (HLTAID003): 16 & 17 August 2021 |
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35m Near Coastal) - MAR40618
Course summary
Course Code | MAR40618 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | Approx. 5 weeks |
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Intake 1 |
Online: 19 April - 11 June 2021 ^ On Campus: 21 June - 7 July 2021 ^ AMSA Oral Dates: 9, 12 & 13 July 2021* *subject to AMSA's availability |
Intake 2 |
Online: 23 August - 15 October 2021 ^ On Campus: 25 October - 11 November 2021 ^ AMSA Oral Dates (for eligible students): 15, 16 & 17 November 2021* *subject to AMSA's availability |
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) - MAR30818
Course summary
Course Code | MAR30818 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | Approximately 4 weeks |
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Intake 1 |
12 April - 14 May 2021 ^ Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 12 & 13 April 2021 Provide First Aid (HLTAID003): 14 & 15 April 2021 |
Intake 2 |
4 October - 9 November 2021 ^ Provide First Aid (HLTAID003): 4 & 5 October 2021 Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 6 & 8 October 2021 |
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) - MAR40518
Course summary
Course Code | MAR40518 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | Approximately 5 weeks |
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Intake 1 |
15 February - 23 March 2021 ^ Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 15 & 16 February 2021 AMSA Oral Dates (for eligible students): 25, 26 and 29 March 2021* *subject to AMSA's availability |
Intake 2 |
16 August - 16 September 2021 ^ Shipboard Safety Skill Set: 16 & 17 August 2021 AMSA Oral Dates (for eligible students): 20, 21 & 22 September 2021* *subject to AMSA's availability |
Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal) - MAR50613
Course summary
Course Code | MAR50613 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | Approximately 12 weeks |
Course Fees |
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Intake 1 |
Online: 17 - 28 May 2021 ^ On Campus: 1 June - 26 July 2021 ^ Short Courses (Confined Space & Certificate of Safety Training): Confined Space: 27 July 2021 PSSR: 29 & 30 July 2021 Survival: 2 & 3 August 2021 Fire Prevention: 4 - 6 August 2021 First Aid: 7 & 8 August 2021 AMSA Oral Dates: AMSA Oral Dates (for eligible students and who already hold COST): 29, 30 July & 3 August 2021* AMSA Oral Dates (for eligible students): 9 & 10 August 2021* *subject to AMSA's availability. |
MAR30218 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
Course summary
Course Code | MAR30218 |
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Location | Newnham Campus, Launceston |
Duration | Approx. 11 Weeks at AMC |
Course Fees |
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Intake 1 |
31 May - 10 August 2021 ^ PSSR: 1 & 2 June 2021 Fire Prevention: 3, 4 & 7 June 2021 Confined Space: 8 June 2021 Security Awareness Training: 9 September 2021 LROCP: 10 & 11 June 2021 CPSC: 15 - 18 & 21 June 2021 |
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MAR30218 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
Please Note: The enrolment pathways and content of these programs will vary to meet the requirements of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Deck and Engineering Officer Licenses that AMC is approved to deliver.
* The modes, structure and locations of delivery can be flexible by formal arrangement, especially to meet the particular total workforce needs of organisations. It may be possible to run courses in other locations provided there are adequate client numbers and appropriate facilities available, and provide delivery in blocks and/or via blended learning.
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