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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

This qualification is for people working as Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal. It covers running and maintaining engines, propulsion and auxiliary systems up to 1500 kW, electrical systems up to 440 volts, basic welding and machining, vessel stability, refuelling and leading a small engine team in emergencies. Your engine room experience could count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MAR Maritime
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced marine engine drivers on near coastal vessels who want a higher qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Marine engine driver
  • Engine driver grade 1
  • Chief engine driver
  • Vessel engineer

Qualification structure

29 units in total.

Core units

29 units
  1. BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
  2. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  3. MARA024Manage vessel stability
  4. MARB032Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems
  5. MARB034Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel
  6. MARB041Manage refuelling
  7. MARB047Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems
  8. MARB048Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components
  9. MARC033Complete engine room tasks
  10. MARC034Maintain hull out of water
  11. MARC035Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
  12. MARC036Operate deck machinery
  13. MARC039Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
  14. MARC040Manage fuel systems
  15. MARC041Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
  16. MARC042Operate electrical systems
  17. MARC049Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems
  18. MARC050Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW
  19. MARC053Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW
  20. MARC054Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW
  21. MARF028Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
  22. MARF029Meet work health and safety requirements
  23. MARF030Survive at sea using survival craft
  24. MARF060Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
  25. MARG009Manage an engine room and small engineering team in emergencies
  26. MARJ006Follow environmental work practices
  27. MARJ007Monitor environmental management on a vessel
  28. MARL046Carry out engineering calculations
  29. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces

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 currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505 (MO505). Certification will require achievement of: MAR40224 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service as specified in MO505, meeting the medical fitness requirements as specified in MO505, having passed the AMSA final assessment as specified in MO505 and holding a current first aid certificate as specified in MO505. Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.

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