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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

This qualification is for people seeking AMSA certification as Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal. It covers running and maintaining marine engines, propulsion and auxiliary systems, fuel and electrical systems, deck machinery and hull care, plus fire safety and sea survival. If you already work in vessel engine rooms, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MAR Maritime
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Marine engine drivers and engine room workers on near coastal vessels who want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Marine engine driver
  • Engine driver grade 2
  • Engine room operator
  • Vessel maintenance hand

Qualification structure

17 units in total.

Core units

17 units
  1. BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
  2. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  3. MARB031Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
  4. MARB032Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems
  5. MARC033Complete engine room tasks
  6. MARC034Maintain hull out of water
  7. MARC035Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
  8. MARC036Operate deck machinery
  9. MARC039Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
  10. MARC040Manage fuel systems
  11. MARC041Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
  12. MARC042Operate electrical systems
  13. MARF028Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
  14. MARF029Meet work health and safety requirements
  15. MARF030Survive at sea using survival craft
  16. MARF060Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
  17. MARJ006Follow environmental work practices

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

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505. AMSA certification will require: achieving MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal, qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505, meeting the medical requirements specified in Marine Order 505 and having passed final assessment as specified in Marine Order 505. Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.

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