Qualification Outline

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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)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR30824
State Code:
BJZ0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
22/11/2024
Approved Date
26/03/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
432
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/11/2024 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal.
Duties and Functions
Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Seventeen (17) core units
1. Core Units

All seventeen (17) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFE73 MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
OAB80 MARC033 Complete engine room tasks 45 Unit of competency
OAB55 MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices 25 Unit of competency
OAB57 MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
OAB84 MARC034 Maintain hull out of water 20 Unit of competency
OAB76 MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems 25 Unit of competency
OAB77 MARC040 Manage fuel systems 25 Unit of competency
OAB61 MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
OAB86 MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment 20 Unit of competency
OAB71 MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems 35 Unit of competency
OAB67 MARC036 Operate deck machinery 20 Unit of competency
OAB62 MARC042 Operate electrical systems 15 Unit of competency
OAB72 MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems 50 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OAB78 MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft 15 Unit of competency
OAB82 MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems 35 Unit of competency
OCD94 BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC8 MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR02840) MARITIME OPERATIONS - MARINE ENGINE DRIVING (GRADE 2) Traineeship

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.