This course focuses on developing the practical skills and knowledge required to work as deck watch keeper on board vessels. You will learn to perform various tasks in relation to cargo handling, vessel stability and maneuvering, equipment checking and maintenance, operational quality and safety. In addition, you will learn to communicate using standard marine vocabulary, visual signaling and other maritime equipment. You will learn to determine position of the vessel by using radar and other bridge equipment. You will be taught how to measure and observe weather conditions and interpret and apply these to watch keeping. This course is aligned to the educational requirements for certification as Deck Watch keeper as described in Marine Orders - Part 71 (Masters and Deck Officers) 2014 under the Australian Navigation Act 2012. Course structure To receive the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watch keeper Deck) students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Provide first aid Maintain vessel stability Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo Follow vessel security procedures Observe personal safety and social responsibility Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel Control safe access to and on vessel Provide medical first aid on board a vessel Respond to emergencies Apply maritime resource management principles Provide leadership to crew Plan and conduct a passage Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel Perform basic vessel man oeuvres Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel Maintain a safe navigational watch Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system Transmit and receive information by visual signaling Career opportunities Completion of this course offers graduates the ability to gain employment in the international shipping industry as a Deck Watch keeper on any sea-going vessel in any operation area.