Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
This qualification is for maritime workers seeking AMSA certification in rating roles, such as navigational or engine room watch rating, able seafarer or integrated rating. It covers vessel maintenance, seamanship, basic cargo work on tankers, firefighting, sea survival and emergency response. Seafarers already doing this work could have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MAR Maritime
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MAR30218 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Seafarers working on deck or in the engine room who want a qualification linked to rating roles.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Integrated rating
- Deckhand
- Able seafarer
- Engine room rating
- Seafarer
Qualification structure
Total number of units to be completed: Able Seafarer Deck = 24 units: 17 core units, plus all units from Group A. Able Seafarer Engine = 20 units: 17 core units, plus all units from Group B. Integrated Rating = 27 units: 17 core units, plus all units from Group A and B Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟.
Core units
17 units- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- MARA012Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers
- MARA013Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical)
- MARB045Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel
- MARC057Perform dogging on board a vessel
- MARC060Use and care for hand and power tools
- MARF033Assist in an emergency response
- MARF035Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
- MARF037Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
- MARF041Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
- MARF042Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures
- MARF043Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
- MARF046Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
- MARJ006Follow environmental work practices
- MARN015Use seamanship skills on board a vessel
- MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
- MSMPER205 (has a prerequisite)Enter confined space
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
10 unitsGroup A: Able Seafarer Deck
- MARB055Maintain mooring equipment
- MARC052Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel
- MARC058Perform rigging on board a vessel
- MARC061Conduct mooring operations using mechanical equipment
- MARC062Perform mooring operations
- MARK012Steer a vessel under direction of the Master
- MARO008Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch
Group B: Able Seafarer Engine
- MARB035Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel
- MARC045Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant
- MARO007Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch
PREREQUISITES
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space — prerequisite: MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Licensing /Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification. This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the AMSA as Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine and Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.
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