This program of study is provided for students who intend to embark on a career in the maritime industry as navigating (Deck) Officers and Masters on commercial vessels. It provides the knowledge and skills required to safely manage and operate vessels. Course content includes navigation and vessel handling, cargo and passenger transport, vessel management, marine legislation and shipboard safety. The program is designed to integrate with professional short courses and training at sea so that successful students will not only obtain and Advanced Diploma or Bachelor degree but also Certificate of Competency issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The program is fully compliant with the training and educational requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention, as amended in 2010). Important note: Students intending to undertake units via the Hunter Maritime College location are advised to check unit availability and the 'What will I enrol in' advice below as key dates and unit availability varies by delivery location. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate broad and coherent nautical knowledge by: Applying assorted navigation concepts to safely plan and conduct a voyage. Applying principles of cargo handling and storage on board a ship at the management level. Assess and solve nautical problems by: Analysing, interpreting and evaluating a range of available data to inform decision making in standard-operational and emergency related scenarios on a commercial ship. Implementing responses which acknowledge stakeholders expectations and needs. Practice effective leadership as a master of a ship by: Applying relevant management theories to control the operation of a ship and care for the persons on board. Exhibiting appropriate communication, motivation, collaboration and decision making strategies which enable safe operation of a commercial ship. Demonstrate personal and professional stewardship through: Locating and adhering to regulatory frameworks and ethical codes relevant to ship operation in the international shipping industry. Performing all tasks in an ethical manner where the safety of persons and protection of the natural environment are of the greatest importance. Career outcomes The Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science) is the recognised pathway to becoming an AMSA certified deck officer. This degree provides additional knowledge and skills that will be of benefit to students seeking a career ashore. The degree will also equip professional deck officers with the additional knowledge and skills that they are likely to require to take up senior shore-based professional positions such as: Governmental or intergovernmental regulators and organisations such as AMSA, EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency), IMO (International Maritime Organization) Senior position in a shipyard Fleet manager in a shipping company Crew manager / shipping agent Marine superintendent or safety manager in a shipping company Product, R&D, sales and service managers in companies supplying maritime equipment Surveyor in a Classification Society Marine Surveyor with a Port State Control authority such as AMSA Work in Marine insurance companies Mediators / Arbitrators Maritime Education and Training, research and teaching positions