Qualification details

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

This qualification applies to people working in maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:

• chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <750 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
• second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the EEZ or
• chief or second engineer on vessels with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ or
• assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer or
• worker in an engine room of a vessel <80 m long with propulsion power <3000 kW.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC
• sea service consisting of:

• 180 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book

or

• 360 days qualifying sea service

or

• 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book, while holding a Coxswain 1 (Cox 1), Coxswain 2 endorsed for 500 kW inboard propulsion (Cox 2 500 kW), or Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED 3)

or

• 240 days qualifying sea service while holding a Cox 1, Cox 2 500 kW or MED 3

or

• 90 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification

or

• 180 days qualifying sea service while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification

• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA).

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Total number of units = 17 units 

17 core units 

Core units 

BSBTWK201

Work effectively with others

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

MARB031

Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

MARB032

Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems

MARC033

Complete engine room tasks

MARC034

Maintain hull out of water

MARC035

Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment

MARC036

Operate deck machinery

MARC039

Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

MARC040

Manage fuel systems

MARC041

Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

MARC042

Operate electrical systems

MARF027

Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF028

Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF029

Meet work health and safety requirements

MARF030

Survive at sea using survival craft

MARJ006

Follow environmental work practices

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal).