Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 2)
Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 2)
MAR60115
AVQ3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/02/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 2 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 2 as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012.
People seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18) units- thirteen (13) core units, plus
- five (5) elective units from the elective units list below:
- at least one (1) unit must be from Group A
- the remaining units must be from Group A or Group B.
1. Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUG35 | MARL027 | Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUG71 | MARL029 | Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH788 | MARA001 | Contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH789 | MARA002 | Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH831 | MARF003 | Follow vessel security procedures | 9 | Unit of competency |
| WH839 | MARF011 | Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH834 | MARF006 | Observe personal safety and social responsibility | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WH835 | MARF007 | Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WH836 | MARF008 | Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH841 | MARF013 | Provide medical first aid on board a vessel | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH837 | MARF009 | Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J567 | MAR60113 | Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 2) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFV8 | MAR60120 | Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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