Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2)

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR30213
State Code:
J552
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
20/12/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
412
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 people who work in the maritime industry in charge of operating vessels with a propulsion power of up to 750 kW.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
LICENSING / REGULATORY INFORMATION
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR30213 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2) and other requirements; 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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG407 MARF1001A Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
WG379 MARC2001A Complete engine room tasks 45 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
WG380 MARC2002A Maintain hull out of water 20 Unit of competency
WG366 MARB3006A Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems 25 Unit of competency
WG386 MARC3001A Manage fuel systems 25 Unit of competency
WG411 MARF1005A Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
WG381 MARC2003A Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment 20 Unit of competency
WG390 MARC3005A Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems 35 Unit of competency
WG382 MARC2004A Operate deck machinery 20 Unit of competency
WG392 MARC3007A Operate electrical systems 15 Unit of competency
WG385 MARC2007A Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems 50 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
S8083 BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S519 TDM30207 Certificate III in TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINE DRIVING - GRADE 2) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J713 MAR30813 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) Qualification
VET Info Notes
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR30213 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2) and other requirements; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.
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.