Captain

Overview

Controls and manages the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct fishing operations
  • Direct crew
  • Plan, control and coordinate the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship
  • Control and direct shipping operations to ensure safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
  • Navigate a ship by supervising the ship’s course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures

Snapshot

Education Pathways: MAR20418 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)

MAR30118 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)

MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

MAR31018 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)

MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal)

MAR50713 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal)

MAR60115 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 2)

MAR60215 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 1)

Undergraduate Degree

Related Roles

Master | Skipper 

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