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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)

This qualification is for seafarers working as a Chief Integrated Rating. It covers supervising a crew, planned maintenance, mooring, rigging, deck machinery and cargo gear, engine support, tanker cargo work, advanced firefighting and emergency response. If you already lead ratings at sea, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MAR Maritime
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MAR40120 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Senior ratings who supervise crew and maintenance on vessels and want their experience formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Chief integrated rating
  • Bosun
  • Senior integrated rating
  • Deck crew supervisor

Qualification structure

Total number of units to be completed: Chief Integrated Rating = 31 core units Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟.

Core units

31 units
  1. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  2. MARA012Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers
  3. MARA013Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical)
  4. MARB035Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel
  5. MARB036Implement vessel planned maintenance system
  6. MARB043Manage stores for planned maintenance system
  7. MARB045Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel
  8. MARB055Maintain mooring equipment
  9. MARC045Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant
  10. MARC052Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel
  11. MARC057Perform dogging on board a vessel
  12. MARC058Perform rigging on board a vessel
  13. MARC060Use and care for hand and power tools
  14. MARC061Conduct mooring operations using mechanical equipment
  15. MARC062Perform mooring operations
  16. MARF033Assist in an emergency response
  17. MARF035Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
  18. MARF037Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
  19. MARF041Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
  20. MARF042Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures
  21. MARF043Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
  22. MARF044Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
  23. MARF046Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
  24. MARG010Supervise a crew
  25. MARJ006Follow environmental work practices
  26. MARK012Steer a vessel under direction of the Master
  27. MARN015Use seamanship skills on board a vessel
  28. MARO007Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch
  29. MARO008Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch
  30. MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
  31. MSMPER205 (has a prerequisite)Enter confined space

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

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

This qualification is cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as a Chief Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders. This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as a Chief Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders. AMSA certification of competency will require: completing an approved program of study appropriate for the grade of certificate (MAR40121 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations Chief Integrated Rating) holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73 qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73 completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73 holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.

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