Master 500T- Deck Watchkeeper

The Master 500T is a Commonwealth qualification. In order to obtain this qualification it is necessary to have a large amount of offshore watchkeeping time on larger vessels and currently hold a Master Class four or Integrated Ratings Certificate (IR). To work towards this qualification make sure that you are getting the appropriate required sea time check the AMSA website. A Master 500 T will also enable the holder to sail as Mate on a vessel up to 3000 T.

The Deck Watchkeeper qualification allows the holder to sail as Deck Watchkeeper on unlimited vessel size and in unlimited areas.

The Master < 500GT / Deck Watchkeepr is an international qualification. Holders commonly work in the offshore Oil rig Industry, Merchant ocean going vessels, large charter vessels, Large 'White Boat' yacht Industry, tugs, Sailing ships etc.

OTEN has now received AMSA approval to run the Master < 500GT / Deck Watchkeeper course. This course will be delivered via a combination of distance education and face to face classes.

You can also view our detailed Course Guide for this course here

Enrolments are now open for the deck Watchkeeper / Master < 500T course.

To enrol:

Go to our OTEN Course information website .
The official course information leaflet and enrolment form and Course Guide can be downloaded there.

Proposed course structure

The OTEN Master <500 T course is divided up into 3 parts. Part A, B and C. Students will need to complete assignments including practical tasks for each part then attend face to face classes in 'block' mode in Sydney. Students will choose when they attend each block. Parts A, B and C will all be 4 week blocks each. The 12 week block will be parts A, B and C joined together. Students may choose to attend the whole 12 week block or only one or two Parts if desired.

Proposed structure is as follows:

1. Enrol from late July 2010. OTEN course is divided up into 3 parts. Part A, B and C.

2. Complete Distance assignments including tasks (OTEN TAGS Task book) as indicated.

3. Attend Blocks A, B and C at a time to suit. Face to face blocks will commence from March 2011. Note:

· Must complete Assignments for Part A before attending Part A attendance block

· Must complete Assignments for Part B before attending Part B attendance block

· Must complete Assignments for Part C before attending Part C attendance block

*Note that ‘short’ courses; eg GMDSS, are not included and if required must be arranged by student at a separate time.

Proposed block attendance dates 2011

Dates below are inclusive.

Students must attend one block of each A, B and C.

Block A

28/02/11 – 27/03/11

Block B

15/05/11 – 12/06/11

Block C

18/07/11 – 14/08/11

Block A

05/09/11 – 30/09/11

Block B

04/10/11 – 29/10/11

Block C

31/10/11 – 27/10/11

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