Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
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Standard course fee:
$5,720.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,210.00
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Program Type
Traineeship
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This qualification applies to people working in the 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 <500 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <750 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 the engine room of vessels <80 m long with propulsion power <3000 kW.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification will require:
achieving MAR20421 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
sea service consisting of:
20 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
or
60 days qualifying sea service
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).
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How long will it take to complete this qualification?
Short Course
All short courses are currently shown as under 4 months duration, based on the Department of Education's internal data analysis. Ask your provider for more information.
Qualification
Duration information is based on 20 hours of class time per week and uses aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
The duration indicates contract term which includes both formal training and full-time employment under a training contract. This is based on aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers. Click here for more information about doing an apprenticeship or traineeship and ask your provider for guidance on your individual circumstances.
