Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 12:52 PM AWST
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR30821
BHC8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/10/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
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).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Seventeen (17) core units1. Core Units
All seventeen (17) units must be completed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDV0 | MAR30818 | Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJZ0 | MAR30824 | Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
School students must be at least 16 years of age to comply with sea service requirements and cannot complete this qualification while at school. School based duration is 24 months. Training after Year 12 is required.