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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

National ID: MAR30821 | State ID: BHC8

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.

Gain these skills

  • maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
  • undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems
  • complete engine room tasks
  • maintain hull out of water
  • operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
  • operate deck machinery
  • operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
  • operate electrical systems
  • apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
  • meet work health and safety requirements
  • survive at sea using survival craft

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

This qualification is aligned to the educational requirement for Certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade II as described in Part D of the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal)

Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist)

Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) (Engineer Class 1 (Motor))

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Fremantle Five weeks Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Page last updated December 06, 2023