General assumption about Applied Science.

The program aims to broaden and deepen students' understanding of maritime operations and related fields and further develop a range of technical, cognitive and behavioural skills that can be applied in a variety of maritime operations contexts. More specifically, upon completion of the program graduates will be able to: identify and solve problems in maritime operations and related fields using broad‐based knowledge of the fundamental principles within their chosen specialisation, their critical thinking skills, and state‐of‐the‐art tools and technologies;critically analyse and evaluate developments and issues that emerge in the field of maritime operations; be able to function autonomously as well as an effective member of a management team and have the ability to adapt to the changing technical and operational needs of the global shipping industry; and pursue lifelong learning and continuing professional development as they progress in their chosen career.

Initial enrollment is required in the Graduate Certificate. However, the students are able to enrol directly into either the Graduate Diploma or Master's program upon his/her choice,but their entry into these two latter stages of the program will depend upon their having completed the assessment requirements of the courses respectively.The entry requirements are: from a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in an area of maritime operations, engineering or technology 3;from an Advanced Diploma or equivalent in an area of maritime operations related study together with extensive relevant work experience;the following seafaring Certificate of Competency with relevant maritime experience:Master (STCW Reg II/2),Chief Mate (STCW Reg II/2),Engineer Class 1 (STCW Reg III/2)Engineer Class 2 (STCW Reg III/2),on the basis of extensive relevant work experience and a potential to undertake work at this level as demonstrated through Recognition of Prior Learning processes in accordance with the AMC procedure 'Credit for Prior learning' and approved by the Director (NCPS).Students will be able to enter the Graduate Diploma following completion of the Graduate Certificate or a similar and equivalent award from another tertiary institution.Students will be able to enter the Masters following completion of the Graduate Diploma or a similar and equivalent award from any another tertiary institution.

This course is accredited by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

The Graduates from the program will have the ability to not only adapt to the changing technical and commercial needs of the global shipping industry, within Australia or International Marine transport industry and take the lead where appropriate.

Minimum 1.5 yrs, Maximum 6 yrs.