Shipboard Deck Experience unit (JVD230)

Online

Introduction

This is an onboard study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It is a guided study program and has been structured in a wat that enables the candidates to perform and familiarise themselves with onboard tasks at operational level. This training will enhance the learning experience setting out the groundwork for the next phase of studies and must be completed during the sea service of the program.

Summary

Unit name	Shipboard Deck Experience
Unit code	JVD230
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Neil Pereira
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	AMC MT Main Block 1
Online	AMC MT Main Block 3

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Main Block 1	1/2/2026	11/6/2026	11/6/2026	13/6/2026
AMC MT Main Block 3	14/6/2026	19/11/2026	19/11/2026	21/11/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Perform ship familiarisation, navigation and deck watchkeeping duties and tasks under revision.
• Maintain records and follow shipboard and watchkeeping protocols.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
031705	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,435.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JVD219, JVD223

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Onboard Task and Guided Study unit for Seafarers.
Assessment	Onboard training record book (100%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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