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).