Skill set details

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

This Skill Set reflects the skills and knowledge required by Seafarers with immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers; loading, discharging or securing cargo; and closing hull openings onboard roll-on and roll-off (ro-ro) carrier ships.

This Skill Set is part of the MAR Maritime Training Package.

Before undertaking this Skill Set, Seafarers will need to have completed certification in:

• Elementary first aid – Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-3
• Fire prevention and firefighting – Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-2
• Personal safety and social responsibilities – Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-4
• Personal survival techniques – Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-1

Check with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) before undertaking this Skill Set to determine additional certification requirements.

Check with AMSA to determine requirements for operating ro-ro equipment.

A total of 4 units of competency must be attained. 

MARC052

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

MARC056

Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel

MARN014

Plan and manage safe loading of cargo

TLII3003

Provide customer service in transport vehicles/vessels

Seafarers interested in Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in operating ro-ro equipment

This MARSS00032 Operate Roll-On and Roll-Off Equipment Skill Set is from the MAR Maritime Training Package and meets some of the industry requirements for operating roll-on and roll-off (ro-ro) equipment.

Not applicable.