Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:01 PM AWST
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR30813
J713
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/09/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 07/10/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry operating as Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 750 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR30813 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service or qualifying sea service and a workshop skill equivalent qualification, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTSThis level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR30813 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service or qualifying sea service and a workshop skill equivalent qualification, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = sixteen (16) units
- sixteen (16) core units
1. Core Units
All sixteen (16) units must be completed
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J552 | MAR30213 | Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDV0 | MAR30818 | Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
School students must be at least 16 years of age to comply with sea service requirements and cannot complete this qualification while at school. School based duration is 24 months. Training after Year 12 is required.