AMC Search (Australian Maritime College)
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Obtain international Watch Rating certification through on-the-job training using TAGS workbooks. This program qualifies seafarers to perform navigational or engine room watch duties on commercial vessels, combining practical experience with structured guidance.
Candidates must be employed as seafarers or maritime professionals seeking to qualify for watch-keeping duties. Prior maritime experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required to complete the TAGS workbook. Candidates should have access to a ship or maritime facility where they can complete the on-the-job training component under supervision of qualified trainers.
The TAGS program is divided into 3 Sections and 14 subsections covering: Ship layout and equipment familiarization, Safety requirements and procedures, Bridge watch-keeping duties (Navigation stream) or Engine room operations (Engine Room stream), Measurement requirements, anchoring, mooring and bunkering procedures, Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification, PPE requirements, hazardous substances handling, and confined space entry procedures. Navigation stream focuses on STCW II/4 requirements while Engine Room stream covers STCW III/4 requirements.
AMC Search, operated by the Australian Maritime College, is a leading maritime training provider with extensive experience in international maritime certification. The college offers comprehensive on-the-job training programs aligned with international maritime standards and regulations. Their TAGS program combines practical workplace learning with structured guidance, ensuring seafarers meet international maritime safety and competency requirements.
Successful completion of the Watch Rating certification enables seafarers to work as qualified watch-keepers aboard commercial vessels in either navigational or engine room roles. Graduates can pursue careers as Deck Officers, Engine Room Officers, or advance to higher maritime certifications. This qualification is internationally recognized and enhances employment prospects in the global maritime industry.
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