2016

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
aritime & Logistics Management
23N1 Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)
Course Information for Domestic Students*

* Domestic students are Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents (holders of all categories of permanent resident visas, including
Humanitarian Visas) or New Zealand citizens.

POINTS OF
ENROLMENT

Enrolment is possible at any of the following levels subject to complying with appropriate
entry requirements and pre-requisites mentioned on pages 2 and 3 of this flyer.

BRIEF COURSE
DESCRIPTION

Pre Sea Deck Cadet Training

Watchkeeper Deck
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Bridging
Mate/Master < 500GT
Chief Mate / Master

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the international shipping
industry. The course will provide you with the education and training to require to safely
operate commercial vessels up to the level of a ships Master.
On completion of the course and relevant qualifying sea service, graduates will have the
knowledge and skills required to undertake an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
oral examination for Certificate of Competency as a Deck Watchkeeper, Chief Mate and
Master.
Course content includes navigation, seamanship, cargo, marine legislation, shipboard safety,
management at operational and management level.
This course is fully compliant with the education and training requirements of the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW) as amended.
Further periods of sea-time and AMSA oral examinations will lead to Master Certificates of Competency

COURSE DELIVERY & Phase 1 Pre-sea education and training is delivered at the Newnham Campus (Launceston)
LOCATION
Phase 2 Shipboard Operational # Experience; at sea*
AMSA Marine Orders 71 legislates that students require to complete sea-time and Shipboard
Operational Experience workbooks prior to commencing Phase 3.
Phase 3 Watchkeeper Deck education and training at the Newnham Campus (Launceston)
Phase 4 Shipboard Management # Experience; at sea *
Phase 5 Chief Mate/Master education and training at the Newnham Campus (Launceston)
*A cadetship or employment with a shipping company is required in order to
complete the sea-time phases of this course. Employment may be sought either
before or after Year 1 (Pre Sea) studies.

# Operational and management refers to levels of responsibility at sea.

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2016 INTAKE DATES

Pre Sea Deck :

Intake 1 : 19th February
Intake 2 : 11th July

Watchkeeper Deck/ Mate Master < 500GT

Intake 1: 8th January
Intake 2: 26th February*
Intake 3: 13th May *
Intake 4 28th July*

RAN Bridging
Intake 3 : 13th May

Chief Mates / Master

Intake 1: 21st January Not Holding Shipboard Medical Care
Intake 1: 1st February Holders of Shipboard Medical Care
Intake 2: 18th April
Intake 3: 17th June - Not Holding Shipboard Medical Care
Intake 3: 27th June Holders of Shipboard Medical Care
Intake 4 : 26th August - Not Holding Shipboard Medical Care
Intake 4: 2nd September - Holders Shipboard Medical Care
* Please note if undertaking Mate/Mates <500GT program in these intakes you will
not complete in the current year.

ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS/
PRE-REQUISITES

Pre Sea Deck

Satisfactory completion of:

Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with a pass in Mathematics Applied (or equivalent)
Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) Physics or Chemistry or a Physical science subject.
Australian Year 10 pass in English (or equivalent)
Minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 60 (or equivalent)
International students require IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or
equivalent)

Domestic applicants who do not possess the prerequisites can undertake relevant foundation
units free of charge through the University to meet the required standard.

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ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS/
PRE-REQUISITES

Watchkeeper Deck

Completion of AMSA approved Pre Sea Deck training (or equivalent) including
evidence of minimum of 6 months sea-time on vessels greater than or equal to 500GT
on company letterhead AND evidence of completion of approved monitored on
board training program. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)
OR
Certificate of Proficiency as Integrated Rating and completion of 24 months sea-time
as per Marine Order 71, and completion of an approved monitored on board training
program for Integrated Rating. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)
OR

Completion of 36 months sea-time as per Marine Order 71.

International students require IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or
equivalent)

RAN Bridging Course Watchkeeper Deck - Only available to Domestic Students

RAN Bridge Watchkeeping / Warfare Certificate (BWC)

Mate/ Master < 500GT

Unrestricted Master Class 5 OR

Unrestricted Master <24metres NC (Near Coastal) COC (Certificate of Competency)
OR
Unrestricted Master Class 4 OR
Hold or have held an restricted Master <35m NC (Near Coasta) COC (Certificate of
Competency) OR
Hold an AMSA Watchkeeper Deck <500GT or Mate <500GT or Master <24m FG
International students require IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or
equivalent)

Chief Mate / Master

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Deck Watchkeeper Certificate of

Competency OR
Diploma of Applied Science (Mate/Master <500GT) OR
Equivalent qualification
International students require IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or
equivalent)

Entry will be into Phase 5 of the course. Students who enter under this pathway will have previous study and
existing qualifications assessed for credit against phases 1 to 4.

COURSE FEES

STUDENTS AMENITIES FEES

In 2012, the Australian government passed legislation allowing universities to charge fees
for non-academic amenities.
For further details please visit:
www.utas.edu.au/students/student-services-and-amenities-fee-ssaf

DOMESTIC STUDENTS
If you are a holder of a permanent visa or a New Zealand citizen, you are required to pay your
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student contribution up-front in full. You are not eligible for HECS-HELP.
The Australian Government provides a discount to eligible students for up-front payment.
For more information, please view the following link: studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/
Overseas students may receive an AMSA Certificate of Recognition for GMDSS Please visit
www.amsa.gov.au
Credit will be granted to those holding an AMSA approved Shipboard Medical Care STCW
Short Course Certificate (to be validated by AMC)
Completion of all units are required for award of Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical
Science)

2016 commencing DOMESTIC students

*This fee includes JVD218 Shipboard Medical Care
Intake 1

Intake 2

Pre Sea

3950.00

3950.00

Watchkeeper Deck

13,483.00

13,483.00

RAN - Bridging

Intake 3

Intake 4

13,541.00

13,658.00

4,459.00

Mate/Master <500GT

18,949.00

19,105.00

19,163.00

19,280.00

Chief Mate/Master

*12,983.00

*12,983.00

*13,100.00

*13,217.00

2016 commencing INTERNATIONAL students

The course fees quoted are indicative and may be subject to change. From 2013 all
international course fees are indexed annually. The amount of indexation to be applied to
course fees is determined on an annual basis.
*This fee includes JVD218 Shipboard Medical Care

ACCOMMODATION

Intake 1

Intake 2

Intake 3

Intake 4

Pre Sea

9,161.00

9,161.00

Watchkeeper Deck

23,618.00

23,618.00

23,721.00

23,927.00

Mate/Master <500GT

28,200.00

28,322.00

28,430.00

28,628.00

Chief Mate/Master

*23,580.00

*23,580.00

*23,759.00

*23,938.00

On-campus accommodation is subject to availability. We strongly recommend that when

making your application for study that you also make an application for accommodation.
There is no cost to make an application for on-campus accommodation.
Accommodation charges vary depending on the length of the course and the catering option
selected.
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Further information on accommodation services can be viewed using the link below:
www.accommodation.utas.edu.au/

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ADMISSION
PROCEDURES

For more information on the admission process and to apply, please use the following on-line
link:
www.utas.edu.au/apply
Upon receipt of your application and supporting documentation, an assessment will take
place and you will be advised in writing (and by email) of the outcome. When an offer is
made, you will need to formally accept or decline this offer.
Applicants can accept their offer on-line at the eApplications site as per the above link.
Further details regarding enrolment in specific units will be provided closer to the start of
semester.

STUDENT
WELLBEING

The General Principles contained within the University Disability Policy demonstrate the
University's commitment to inclusion of students and staff with disability in education and
employment. For further information please visit:
www.utas.edu.au/students/disability

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GUIDANCE TO
STUDENTS

It is the students responsibility to make sure they meet the AMSA qualifying sea
service (QSS) as per Marine Order 71 schedule 2.
http://amsa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/International/fact-sheets/Seafarers/

On completion of phase 1, students are required to apply to AMSA to gain their

Certificate of Safety Training (COST).

www.amsa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/International/forms/Seafarers/index.asp

Medical requirements and an eyesight test as required by AMSA will apply to

certificate of competency students.
Students who intend to use qualifications gained at AMC to undertake national
regulators oral examination to gain a seagoing Certificate of Competency, are
reminded they will have to meet the regulators medical standard for employment on
board vessels.
If you have an existing medical or health problem and are concerned that this may
cause problems with a career at sea, it is suggested you undergo medical examination
PRIOR to giving up employment and travelling to Tasmania to commence studies.
As there are strict medical requirements for all seafarers you should ensure you meet
the regulators medical standard for employment on board vessels. To book an
appointment for an AMSA medical you must contact the central booking service of
Sonic via:
Toll free: 1300 277 904
http://www.amsa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/fact-sheets/amsa1579.pdf

Students who choose to embark on a seafaring career will be required to undertake a final
assessment with the AMSA and obtain a certificate of competency as a Deck Officer
(requirements specified by AMSA Marine Order 70 and 71).
For information on how to secure a cadetship, please visit: www.amc.edu.au/tips-cadetship

SCHOLARSHIPS

Information on AMC Scholarships and how to apply can be accessed at:

www.utas.edu.au/scholarships-bursaries
AMC Scholarships are administered by the UTAS Scholarships and Bursaries Office.
International student applicants are automatically assessed for the Tasmanian International
Scholarship. For more information visit

www.utas.edu.au/students/international-scholarships

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MORE
INFORMATION

Please do not hesitate to contact our office directly should you require any further
information regarding the programs on offer or the application process.
Our contact details are as follows:
From within Australia:
1800 030 277 (local call but not from mobiles)
International:
+61 3 6324 9335
Enquiry form:

www.amc.edu.au/enquiry

Email:

amc.courseinfo@utas.edu.au

Web Link:

https://www.amc.edu.au/ocean-seafaring/courses

Course Coordinators:

Pre Sea Deck Cadet Training

Watchkeeper Deck
RAN Bridging Course Watchkeeper Deck
Mate/ Master < 500GT

Course Coordinator: Neil Pereira / n.pereira@utas.edu.au

Chief Mate/Master

Course Coordinator: Capt. Darrel Silva / darrel.silva@utas.edu.au

For prospective and current International students, detailed information on the content of
these and other UTAS courses, campuses, facilities, fees, refund policy, rules of admission and
assessment, the ESOS Framework and an overview of the local Tasmanian environment,
please visit the UTAS International
Please be advised that not all courses offered by UTAS are available to Overseas /
International Students.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in future studies at the
AMC and welcome an opportunity to discuss with you our programs within the National
Centre for Ports and Shipping and the University of Tasmania.

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23N Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) Units Distribution

Unit Code

JND150
JND151
JVD170
JVD171
JVD172
JVD173
JVD174
JVD175
JVD176
JVD179
JVD180
JVD219
JVD220
JVD221
JVD222
JVD177
JVD178
JVD209
JVD210
JVD211
JVD212
JVD213
JND280
JND281
JND282
JND283
JND285
JND286
JND287
JND288
JND289
JND290
JVD218
JVD214
JVD215
JVD216
JVD301
JVD302
JND310
JND311
JND312
JND313
JND315
JND316
JND317
JND318
JND319
JND320

Unit Title

Pre
Sea
Year
1

Fundamentals of Marine Navigation

Shipboard Operations 1
Elementary First Aid
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Personal Survival Techniques
Security Awareness
Confined Space Entry
Damage Control
Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarisation
Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarisation
Shipboard Operational Experience Deck I
Shipboard Operational Experience Deck II
Shipboard Operational Experience Deck II
Shipboard Operational Experience Deck IV
Environmental Awareness
Leadership And Team Working Skills
Operational Use of ECDIS
Advanced Fire Fighting
Medical First Aid on Board Ships
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
other than Fast Rescue Boats
Maritime Communication
Marine Electronic Navigation
Navigational Watchkeeping
Near Coastal Navigation
Bridge Operations
Ocean Navigation
Marine Transportation I
Ship Stability and Seaworthiness
Shipboard Operations II
Navigation Management (Restricted Tonnage)
Vessel Management (Restricted Tonnage)
Shipboard Medical Care
Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Advanced Liquefied Tanker Cargo Operations
Advanced Petroleum Tanker Cargo Operations
Shipboard Management Experience Deck I
Shipboard Management Experience Deck II
Concepts of Marine Navigation
Shipping Law and Business
Marine Transportation II
Ship Operational Management Project
Marine Management
Marine Meteorology
Ship Design
Advanced Ship Stability
Command Operations
Navigation Management

DWK

MM<500

RAN

CMM

Year 2

Year 2

Bridging

Year 3

Optional
Optional
Optional

Optional
Optional
Optional

Optional
Optional
Optional

Optional
Optional
Optional

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