Watch Rating Navigation and Engine Room (TAGS program)

Distance Learning

Qualify to perform duties as part of a watch, either navigational or engine room, by undertaking a Training and Guidance Study (TAGS) workbook of the appropriate discipline.

To become qualified to perform duties as part of a watch, either navigational or engine room, seafarers need to undertake a Training and Guidance Study (TAGS) workbook of the appropriate discipline.

A TAGS workbook is completed entirely on the job, and includes a guide for both trainees and trainers.

Navigational Watch Rating and Engine Room Watch Rating are international certificates that enables you to assist in keeping a navigational watch and engine room watch.

To be eligible to apply for this certification, candidates are required to complete a Training and Guidance Study (TAGS) workbook of the appropriate discipline. The TAGS workbook is completed entirely on the job, and includes a guide for both trainees and trainers. There are additional requirements, which are outlined on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority website: Engine Room Watch Rating or Navigational Watch Rating

Obtaining your TAGS book

To obtain a TAGS books, please select Register Now. After submitting the form, payment options will be provided.

Once payment of the fees has been received, the relevant TAGS book will be posted.

To obtain multiple TAGS books, please contact us.


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  • Duration: Self-paced
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    Navigational Watch Tags Book | $645
    Engine Room Watch TAGS Book | $645

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Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online course registrations

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.


Self-funded registrations

Once payment is requested, it must be received by the stated deadline. If payment is not received and no contact has been made by that deadline, AMC Search reserves the right to remove you from the course.


Company sponsored registrations

All company-sponsored registrations must be supported by a valid Purchase Order (PO) within 7 days of registration. Please send the PO to AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au and include the student’s name in the subject line. If these requirements are not met, AMC Search reserves the right to remove the student from the course.

Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

Detailed payment options are available here.

The Watch Rating Navigation or Engine Room TAGS Program consists of:

  • One Watch Rating TAGS Book, broken into 3 Sections and 14 subsections, either:
    • Navigation (STCW II/4)
    • Engine Room (STCW III/4)

On successfully completing the Navigation Program you will:

  • Be familiar with the layout of a ship and the ship’s equipment.
  • Understand safety requirements.
  • Be familiar with the Engine Room.
  • Understand bridge watch keeping duties, measurement requirements and anchoring, mooring and bunkering procedures.
  • Understand Occupational Health and Safety Requirements including hazard identification, PPE requirements, hazardous substances and how to work in confined spaces.

On successfully completing the Engine Room Program you will:

  • Be familiar with the layout of a ship and the ship’s equipment.
  • Understand safety requirements.
  • Be familiar with the Engine Room.
  • Understand engine room duties including machinery lubrication, the UMS System, entry procedures, measurement, housekeeping and record keeping requirements and bunkering procedures.
  • Understand Occupational Health and Safety Requirements including hazard identification, PPE requirements, hazardous substances and how to work in confined spaces.