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Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal

Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AC31
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Marine Engineering
National Code
MAR50120
State Code
BFV7
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
27/10/2020
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
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Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
Nominal Hours
1283
Description
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as defined in Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National Law) 2013.
Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Total number of units
- Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal = 19 core units.
1. Core units
All nineteen (19) core units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH20 MARL045 Apply basic principles of naval architecture 50 Unit of competency
OCH55 MARF031 Apply leadership and team working capability 65 Unit of competency
OCH51 MARF035 Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) 25 Unit of competency
OCH14 MARL054 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers 40 Unit of competency
OCH13 MARL055 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and equipment 60 Unit of competency
OCH12 MARL056 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine control systems and automation 60 Unit of competency
OCG50 MARL057 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems 60 Unit of competency
OCH09 MARL058 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems 70 Unit of competency
OCH06 MARL060 Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines 50 Unit of competency
OCH40 MARJ008 Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements 20 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
OCG73 MARF037 Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training) 9 Unit of competency
OCH57 MARF047 Monitor compliance with legislative requirements 35 Unit of competency
OCG72 MARF041 Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) 12 Unit of competency
OCG92 MARF043 Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft) 45 Unit of competency
OCG69 MARL061 Perform basic marine engineering calculations 35 Unit of competency
OCH18 MARF044 Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting) 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCH58 MARF046 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST) 25 Unit of competency
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Note
This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as defined in Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National Law) 2013.

AMSA certification of competency will require:
- completing an approved program of study that meets Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal at Diploma level (MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering - Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal)
- holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D
- qualifying sea service as defined in the NSCV Part D
- meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in NSCV Part D
- having passed a final AMSA assessment
- meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in the NSCV Part D.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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