MASTER V CERTIFICATE III IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION
(COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS –MASTER CLASS 5) .
Master Class 5 Certification Training
Every commercial vessel licensed to operate in Australian waters needs the ‘skipper’ or person in charge to hold a Certificate of Competency issued by an Australian State Authority. In New South Wales, Certificates of Competency are issued by the NSW Maritime Authority.
The Master V course at Superyacht Crew Academy provides the required theory and practical training to complete all the units for the Maritime Training Package TDM 30407 required for a Certificate III in Transport & Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations – Master Class 5). At the completion of training, candidates must sit an oral examination with a NSW Maritime Assessor to complete the Certificate of Competency.
In addition to the theory and practical training provided in the Superyacht Crew Academy Master V course, applicants must log a number of hours working on vessels at sea and keep a log book recording each voyage.
One of the major benefits of taking your Master 5 training with the Superyacht Crew Academy is that while you are completing the modules for the Master V certification you can simultaneously obtain an internationally recognized IYT Master of Yachts 200gt (limited) offshore certification. The IYT certification will enable you to find a position aboard a vessel and earn an excellent salary while building up your sea time for the Master Class V certificate. If you already have the required sea time, applications can be made directly to NSW Maritime on completion of training.
What will the Master V Certificate of Competency allow you to do?
An unrestricted Certificate of Competency as a Master 5 will qualify you to be the Skipper of trading or fishing vessels less than 24 metres in length, operating up to 100 nautical miles from the coast of Australia (Endorsable to 200 nautical miles).
What are the minimum entry requirements to apply for the dual certification of Master Class 5 / Master of Yachts 200gt (limited) offshore?
- Practical and theory skills to a level of competency of Master of Yachts 200 tons (Coastal) or Coxswain Certificate of Competency including Navigation, Collision Regulations and Buoyage. If you do not have these skills you can take an intermediate course prior.
- 50 days on board a yacht at sea as an active member of the crew. (A day is 24 consecutive hours. At sea is outside a harbour).
- 3000 miles logged on a yacht while cruising at sea. This mileage must be on cruises or passages and not day trips. At least 2000 miles must have been on coastal voyages.
- 5 varied passages with rhumb lines of over 60 miles, undertaking duties as skipper or watch keeper.
- 30 hours on watch at night as an active member of a yacht's crew, acting as skipper/watch keeper for at least 6 hours.
- Current medical exam and eyesight test (ENG1 medical exam)
- Be at least 18 years of age
If you are unsure whether you meet the above sea service requirements, please contact Superyacht Crew Academy office so they can assess your sea time.
If you have no experience, or have not yet reached this level of pre-course skill, then Superyacht Crew Academy offers you the chance to reach this level with our Fastrak program.
What's in the Master Class 5 training Course?
There are 22 units/modules in this qualification and all are compulsory to complete the Certificate. This course also requires you to spend time prior and during the course studying the texts and provided reading.
Shore based course modules are:
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities 1 day
- TDMME1107A Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel
- TDMMU507B Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel
Personal Survival Techniques 1.5 days
- TDMMF1107B Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
- TDMMF5407 Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
Maritime First Aid 1 day
- TDMMF1007B Provide elementary first aid
- TDMMF5407 Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
Marine Fire fighting & Fire Prevention 1.5 days
- TDMMF5507A Fight and extinguish fires on a coastal vessel
- TDMMF5407 Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency 1 day
- TDMME507B Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone
Navigation 1.5 days
- TDMMH807B Plan and navigate an offshore passage within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5
Electronic Navigation 2 days
- TDMMH1107B Use radar and other electronic navigational aids to maintain safe navigation within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5
Tides & Currents 1 day
- TDMMH807B Plan and navigate an offshore passage within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5
Meteorology 1 day
- TDMMH1307B Apply weather information when navigating a small vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5
Collision Regulations 1 day
- TDMMF3207C Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel.
Ship Construction and Stability 2 days
- TDMMA1107B Maintain the stability of a vessel using basic stability information
- TDMMB707B Slip vessel and maintain hull
- TDMMB4707A Perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on vessel less than 80m
Sea training course modules are:
On-Board Engineering & Seamanship Practical 6 days
- TDMMB4507A Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 24m
- TDMMB4707A Perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on vessel less than 80m
- TDMMC807B Manoeuvre a vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5
- TDMME1107A Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel
- TDMMF4707B Contribute to maintaining a safe watch on a domestic vessel
- TDMMF3207C Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel
- TDMMH807B Plan and navigate an offshore passage within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5
- TDMMF5407 Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
- TDMMR107B Operate and maintain steering gear arrangements
- TDMMR307B Operate fuel, fresh and sea water, bilge and fire pumping systems installed in a vessel
- TDMMR1807A Operate deck machinery installed on a small vessel of less than 750kw propulsion power
- TDMMR5407A Carry out refueling and fuel transfer operations
- TDMMR5507A Perform seamanship, rigging and lifting operations on board a small domestic vessel
How long is the course?
Total Course Duration 22 days
When do the courses run?
See schedule on the sign up form below.
How much do the courses cost?
ALL THESE COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED TO ATTAIN THE FULL CERTIFICATE III QUALIFICATION
Master V Bridging Courses
Electronic Navigation, Ships construction, Stability - 4 days
2011 Price - AUD$985 2012 Price - AUD$995
STCW95 course - 5 days 2011 price - AUD$1750 2012 price - AUD$1825
VHF/HF MROCP radio course - 1 day 2011 price - AUD$280 2012 price - AUD$295
Master of Yachts 200gt (limited)- 12 days 2011 price - AUD$4200 2012 price - AUD$4295
MIX AND MATCH THE COURSE DATES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS, YOU CAN DO ANY COURSE AT ANY TIME.
Please note that completing the course does not give you a guarantee of passing the examination by the NSW Maritime Authority. We will teach you everything you need to know to pass, but actually passing the exam depends on you, your performance and the amount of study you are prepared to put in.
(We recommend that you take out Travel Insurance to safeguard you against the unlikely circumstances of your needing to cancel a course booking or unforeseen medical emergencies).
What about recognition of prior learning?
Candidates seeking recognition of prior learning will be required to attend an interview either in person or by telephone to establish the units for recognition. If the candidate wishes to proceed with the process of recognition of prior learning, they will be provided an interval sufficient to gather and present the required documentation for review. Assessment for recognition of prior learning and advanced standing obligations will incur an administration fee and may require the candidate to attend practical skills and knowledge assessment at an additional cost. For more information on recognition of prior learning download this PDF file.
Where do the courses run?
The course is run from the Superyacht Crew Academy, Club Sail headquarters at Newport Anchorage Marina, Pittwater, 45mins North of Sydney’s CBD, and from the Superyacht Crew Academy Training Annex at Warriewood.
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Superyacht Crew Academy Student Handbook (PDF)
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