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231214: Ship's Officer 
SKILL LEVEL 1
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ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY TABLE - ANZSCO 231214
| General Skilled Visa 189 | ELIGIBLE | |||||
| State | Capital | Visa subclass 190 | Visa subclass 489 | List | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | Canberra |  |  |  | |
| NSW | New South Wales | Sydney | | | | |
| NT | Northern Territory | Darwin | | | | |
| QLD | Queensland | Brisbane | | | | |
| SA | South Australia | Adelaide | | | | |
| TAS | Tasmania | Hobart |  | | | |
| VIC | Victoria | Melbourne | | | | |
| WA | Western Australia | Perth | | | | |
| Occupation may be eligible |
 | Occupation in the "Supplementary Skilled List" or "Special Conditions Apply" |
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| Occupation NOT eligible |
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AUSTRALIAN STATE ELIGIBILITY - ANZSCO 231214
Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
Queensland (Brisbane)
Tasmania (Hobart)
ANZSCO 231214: Ship's Officer
Description: Navigates and controls the safe operation of a ship and supervises and coordinates the activities of deck crew. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Assessing Authority
| AMSA - Australian Maritime Safety Authority | |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.amsa.gov.au/ |
| maritime.qualifications@amsa.gov.au | |
Alternative Titles
- Deck Officer
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisations
- Navigating Officer (Ship's)
- Seaman Officer (Navy)
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 2312: Marine Transport Professionals
Description: Control and manage the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Diploma or higher qualification. Ship's Engineers and Ship's Surveyors require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks
- Directing fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew
- Directing crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps
- Planning, controlling and coordinating the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment
- Operating plant and equipment and performing routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems
- Controlling and directing shipping operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
- Ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment
- Directing the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment
- Navigating a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures
- Examining and approving design plans of hulls and equipment such as main propulsion engines, auxiliary boilers and turbines, electrical power generating plant, refrigeration and airconditioning plant and pumping systems
- Conducting periodic surveys throughout a ship's life to ensure standards are maintained
Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 231211 - Master Fisher
- 231212 - Ship's Engineer
- 231213 - Ship's Master
- 231215 - Marine Surveyor
- 231299 - Marine Transport Professionals nec
