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.

Satisfactory completion of: Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with a pass in Mathematics Applied (or equivalent) Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) Physics or Chemistry or a Physical Science (Tasmanian only subject). Australian Year 10 pass in English (or equivalent) Minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 60 (or equivalent) International students require IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)