Qualification details

Release 2.  This is the second release of this qualification in the MAR Maritime Training Package. Units have been updated.

Release 1.  This is the first release of this qualification in the MAR Maritime Training Package.

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:

• Navigational Watch Rating (STCW Reg II/4)
• Engine Room Watch Rating (STCW Reg III/4)
• Able Seafarer Deck (STCW Reg II/5)
• Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/5)
• Integrated Rating (STCW Reg II/4, III/4 and II/5, III/5).

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist unit group selected from the group choice below.  

Licensing /Regulatory Information 

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification.

• This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the AMSA as Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine and Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4, A-II/5, A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Certificate III in Maritime Operations Integrated Rating)
• holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
• qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
• completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
• holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
• meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Deck as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4 and A-II/5 (Able Seafarer Deck)
• holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
• qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
• completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
• holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
• meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.

This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Engine as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Able Seafarer Engine)
• holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
• qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
• completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
• holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
• meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.

Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Total number of units to be completed:

• Able Seafarer Deck = 24 units: 17 core units, plus all units from Group A
• Able Seafarer Engine = 20 units: 17 core units, plus all units from Group B
• Integrated Rating = 27 units: 17 core units, plus all units from Group A and B

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟. 

Core units 

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

MARA012

Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers

MARA013

Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical)

MARB045

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel

MARC057

Perform dogging on board a vessel

MARC060

Use and care for hand and power tools

MARF033

Assist in an emergency response

MARF035

Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)

MARF037

Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)

MARF041

Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

MARF042

Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

MARF043

Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)

MARF046

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

MARJ006

Follow environmental work practices

MARN015

Use seamanship skills on board a vessel

MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMPER205

Enter confined space

∟ MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit

Group A: Able Seafarer Deck 

MARB055

Maintain mooring equipment

MARC052

Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel

MARC058

Perform rigging on board a vessel

MARC061

Conduct mooring operations using mechanical equipment

MARC062

Perform mooring operations

MARK012

Steer a vessel under direction of the Master

MARO008

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

Group B: Able Seafarer Engine 

MARB035

Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel

MARC045

Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant

MARO007

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to MAR30218 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating).