Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
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Standard course fee:
$8,000.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $1,780.00
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Delivery Mode
Work-BasedMixedFace-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.
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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification will require:
achieving MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC
sea service consisting of:
180 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
or
360 days qualifying sea service
or
120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book, while holding a Coxswain 1 (Cox 1), Coxswain 2 endorsed for 500 kW inboard propulsion (Cox 2 500 kW), or Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED 3)
or
240 days qualifying sea service while holding a Cox 1, Cox 2 500 kW or MED 3
or
90 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification
or
180 days qualifying sea service while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification
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.
