Qualification details

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 as:

• Chief Integrated Rating.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

• This qualification is cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as a Chief Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders.

This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as a Chief Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders.

AMSA certification of competency will require:

• completing an approved program of study appropriate for the grade of certificate (MAR40120 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations Chief 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.

Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Total number of units to be completed:

• Chief Integrated Rating =  31 core units

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)

MARB025

Maintain mooring equipment

MARB035

Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel

MARB036

Implement vessel planned maintenance system

MARB043

Manage stores for planned maintenance system

MARB045

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel

MARC022

Perform mooring and unmooring activities

MARC031

Shift mooring lines using mechanical means

MARC045

Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant

MARC052

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

MARC057

Perform dogging on board a vessel

MARC058

Perform rigging 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)

MARF044

Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)

MARF046

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

MARG010

Supervise a crew

MARJ006

Follow environmental work practices

MARK012

Steer a vessel under direction of the Master

MARN015

Use seamanship skills on board a vessel

MARO007

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch

MARO008

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMPER205

Enter confined space

∟ MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to MAR40218 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating).