Since 2006
Classes for Pre-sea Trainings are being conducted online as per DG Shipping guidelines.
Passport is mandatory for any type of maritime trainings.

DNS-BSc. NAUTICAL

Pre-sea Training for Deck cadets
DNS leading to BSc. Nautical

Pre-sea

Familiarisation and safety studies - 3 Months

The first phase provides students with a background to the maritime industry as well as essential safety study components mandated as perquisites for seagoing employment. The degree programme curricula are aligned with STCW 2010, with the Advanced Diplomas aligning with STCW Regulation II/1 and STCW Regulation III/1. The phase must be completed at our strategic campus. The degree programme is affiliated to Australian Maritime College – AMC, a specialist college of University of Tasmania.

Sea service

On-board Training - 24 Months

Building on the background and safety components of Pre-sea phase, students undertaking sea service Phase, proceed to sea for a period of 24 months as Deck cadet. Whilst undertaking many routine and operational duties at sea, at the discretion of the ship’s officers, cadet will complete on-board study “Training and Guided Study (TAGS) / Distance Learning Programme (D.L.P.) consisting of project work, correspondence material and Record Book. This study is designed to lead cadet through the various aspects of a Deck Watch Keeper (IInd Mate).

Post-sea (Deck Watch Keeper)

Advanced Diploma Studies - IInd Mates - 6 Months

On completion of the on-board study phase, cadets enrol in and complete the Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science (IInd Mates), to be conducted at Launceston Campus, of Australian Maritime College, of University of Tasmania, Australia. Study includes consolidation of many practical and safety related components as well as an elective stream in a specific industry sector.

Seagoing Experience

IIIrd/IInd Officer - 12/18 Months

During this phase, candidates will gain sea services as 3rd / 2nd officer in charge of a navigational watch in order to satisfy eligibility requirements for the Chief Mates Certificate of Competency.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)

Academic & Practical Studies - 6 Months

In the final phase of the Degree students undertake studies appropriate to ship management duties. This includes administration and organization, business and law, ship handling, Ship Master nautical knowledge and command navigation (simulation). The Bachelor Degree aligning with STCW Regulation II/2 and STCW Regulation III/2 and approved by Australian Maritime and Safety Authority – AMSA, Australian Government. On completion of this study, students would complete their academic programme.

Masters

Academic Studies - 6 Months

Students will be encouraged to continue their off-the-job studies at this point for further 6 months in order to complete the academic components of Ship Master Programme.

Seagoing Experience

IInd/Chief Officer - 12 Months

Students will gain sea service as 2nd / Chief Deck Officer in charge of a navigational watch in order to satisfy eligibility requirements for the Masters Certificate of Competency.

Masters Viva - 2 Weeks

After the necessary sea service with Chief Mate’s Certificate of Competency, students will undertake Ship Masters orals.

Sail as Master (Captain) of Ship

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Pre-sea Familiarisation and safety studies - 3 Months

The first phase provides students with a background to the maritime industry as well as essential safety study components mandated as perquisites for seagoing employment. The degree programme curricula are aligned with STCW 2010, with the Advanced Diplomas aligning with STCW Regulation II/1 and STCW Regulation III/1. The phase must be completed at our strategic campus. The degree programme is affiliated to Australian Maritime College – AMC, a specialist college of University of Tasmania.

Sea service

On-board Training - 24 Months

Building on the background and safety components of Pre-sea phase, students undertaking sea service Phase, proceed to sea for a period of 24 months as Deck cadet. Whilst undertaking many routine and operational duties at sea, at the discretion of the ship’s officers, cadet will complete on- board study “Training and Guided Study (TAGS) / Distance Learning Programme (D.L.P.) consisting of project work, correspondence material and Record Book. This study is designed to lead cadet through the various aspects of a Deck Watch Keeper (IInd Mate).

Post-sea (Deck Watch Keeper)

Advanced Diploma Studies - IInd Mates - 6 Months

On completion of the on-board study phase, cadets enrol in and complete the Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science (IInd Mates), to be conducted at Launceston Campus, of Australian Maritime College, of University of Tasmania, Australia. Study includes consolidation of many practical and safety related components as well as an elective stream in a specific industry sector.

Seagoing Experience

IIIrd/IInd Officer - 12/18 Months

During this phase, candidates will gain sea services as 3rd / 2nd officer in charge of a navigational watch in order to satisfy eligibility requirements for the Chief Mates Certificate of Competency.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)

Academic & Practical Studies - 6 Months

In the final phase of the Degree students undertake studies appropriate to ship management duties. This includes administration and organization, business and law, ship handling, Ship Master nautical knowledge and command navigation (simulation). The Bachelor Degree aligning with STCW Regulation II/2 and STCW Regulation III/2 and approved by Australian Maritime and Safety Authority – AMSA, Australian Government. On completion of this study, students would complete their academic programme.

Masters

Academic Studies - 6 Months

Students will be encouraged to continue their off-the-job studies at this point for further 6 months in order to complete the academic components of Ship Master Programme.

Seagoing Experience

IInd/Chief Officer - 12 Months

Students will gain sea service as 2nd / Chief Deck Officer in charge of a navigational watch in order to satisfy eligibility requirements for the Masters Certificate of Competency.

Masters Viva - 2 Weeks

After the necessary sea service with Chief Mate’s Certificate of Competency, students will undertake Ship Masters orals.

Sail as Master (Captain) of Ship

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