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

This qualification is aligned to the educational requirement for Certification as Marine Engine Driver (Motor) Grade 1 as described in Part D of the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV). The Marine Engine Driver (Motor) Grade 1 Certificate of Competency (CoC) is issued by the appropriate maritime regulatory authority in each state and territory.

A Marine Engine Driver (Motor) Grade 1 Certificate allows a holder to take charge of the machinery on vessels less than:

• 525kw (35QN) propulsion power engaged in operations in any area; or750kw (50QN) propulsion power engaged in operations up to Australian Coastal - Middle Water Limits (600nm), or
• 1500kw propulsion power engaged in operations up to Inshore limits (15nm).

This certificate also allows the holder to be second-in-charge of machinery on vessels less than:

• 525kw (35QN) propulsion power engaged in Australian Coastal - Middle Water Limits (600nm)
• 750kw (50QN) propulsion power engaged in operations up to Australian Coastal - Middle Water Limits (600nm)
• 1500kw propulsion power engaged in operations up to Offshore Limits (600nm); or
• 1500kw propulsion power

Evidence of sea time/service on board a vessel will be required to obtain a Marine Engine Driver (Motor) Grade 1 Certificate of Competency from AMSA. For information on all CoC requirements, please see: http://nationalsystem.amsa.gov.au/factsheets.php

Gain these skills

• undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems
• manage refuelling
• undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems
• undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components
• complete engine room tasks
• maintain hull out of water
• operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
• operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
• operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
• operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems
• apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment