Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR30313
State Code:
J553
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
06/06/2013
Approved Date
07/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
282
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/06/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 06/06/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for a Chief Engineer of a vessel that has steam as its main method of propulsion with propulsion power up to 750 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver (Steam) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR30313 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam) and other requirements; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = twelve (12) units
Twelve (12) core units
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG407 MARF1001A Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
WG447 MARJ2001A Follow environmental work practices 25 Unit of competency
WG408 MARF1002A Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
WG361 MARB3001A Maintain firefighting appliances 20 Unit of competency
WG386 MARC3001A Manage fuel systems 25 Unit of competency
WG411 MARF1005A Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
WG387 MARC3002A Operate and maintain a boiler 35 Unit of competency
WG388 MARC3003A Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment 25 Unit of competency
WG389 MARC3004A Operate and maintain engines for auxiliary systems other than steam auxiliary systems 25 Unit of competency
WG392 MARC3007A Operate electrical systems 15 Unit of competency
WG412 MARF1006A Survive at sea using survival craft 15 Unit of competency
WG367 MARB3007A Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems 35 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVQ5 MAR30115 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information