Master Inland Waters

Who is this course for?

This qualification is for individuals working in or seeking work in the seafood or maritime industries who want to command a commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length on inland waters.

Training & Assessment Overview:

The course is delivered in a flexible blended learning format, offering 24/7 access to theory components, allowing you to balance study with other commitments.

• Online theory modules
• On-campus practical assessments

Course Structure

The qualification includes the following components:

Master Inland Waters

• Navigation
• Regulations
• Boat practical
• Seamanship (ropes)
• Maintenance
• Stability
• Deck machinery
• Meteorology

Additional Requirements

All students are required to complete an Upfront Assessment of Need (UAN) and a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to enrolment. For further details, please refer to the UAN Guide available below.

Basic swimming ability is required to complete the practical component

Time Commitment

Theory: Self-paced online – Accessible for 12 months
Master Inland: Approximately 100 hours of online study
Practical: Conducted on campus – 15 days (Mon – Fri).

• Full attendance is required.
• Out-of-hours study is also expected.

Fees & Inclusions

Fees are charged separately for:

MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set
MAR30924 Master Inland Waters

Fee details and delivery schedules are available on the Timetable below.

Certification

Certification Upon successful completion, you’ll receive:

• MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)
• Statement of Attainment
• AMPA (AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment)

Pathway to Master Inland Waters Certificate of Competency (CoC)

This course meets part of the regulatory requirements to gain a Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (CoC). Visit the AMSA website for full regulatory details.

Note: The Academy delivers the educational component required to receive the relevant vocational qualification. However, students should be aware that most Academy courses require an application before a maritime licence is issued by AMSA. The Academy has no authority to deal with any matters that are handled by AMSA, including the calculation of sea time, the processing of applications for maritime licences and the fees charged. Students should contact AMSA directly to determine what they are required to do to obtain their maritime licence.

Units of Competency

National Code Unit Description

BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres
MARB060 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull up to 100m vessel
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
MARH014 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master
MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
MARH036 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres
MARH037 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 100 metres
MARI006 Observe regulations for safe vessel operation (up to 100m)
MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel
MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters
MARN009  Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres