Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) Qualification Endorsement - Department of Training and Workforce Development

Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:40 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)

Qualification

National Code:
MAR20424

State Code:
BJY7

TGA Status:
Current

DTWD Status:
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

Field of Education

0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology

Original TGA Release Date

22/11/2024

Approved Date

26/03/2025

Stream of Study

Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)

VET Act Classifier

Nominal Hours

347

Duration

1 Semester

Current Release Number

1.00

Current Release Date

22/11/2024

VET Act Conditions

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Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	22/11/2024	Current	Approved

Description

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal.
Duties and Functions
Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC as specified in Marine Order 505.
AMSA certification will require:
achieving MAR20424 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal),
qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505,
meeting the medical requirements specified in Marine Order 505 and
having passed final assessment as specified in Marine Order 505.
Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = Thirteen (13) core units

1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OFE73	MARF060	Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment	25	Unit of competency
OAB80	MARC033	Complete engine room tasks	45	Unit of competency
OAB55	MARJ006	Follow environmental work practices	25	Unit of competency
OAB57	MARF028	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	25	Unit of competency
OAB84	MARC034	Maintain hull out of water	20	Unit of competency
OAB61	MARF029	Meet work health and safety requirements	12	Unit of competency
OAB86	MARC035	Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment	20	Unit of competency
OAB67	MARC036	Operate deck machinery	20	Unit of competency
OAB72	MARC039	Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems	50	Unit of competency
OCD30	HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	18	Unit of competency
OAB58	MARB028	Service marine internal combustion engines and propulsion and auxiliary systems	50	Unit of competency
OAB78	MARF030	Survive at sea using survival craft	15	Unit of competency
OCD94	BSBTWK201	Work effectively with others	35	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHD4	MAR20421	Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)	Qualification

No information

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships

(TR02830) MARITIME OPERATIONS - MARINE ENGINE DRIVING (GRADE 3) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.