Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:41 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR40224
State Code:
BJY9
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
C
Nominal Hours
709
Duration
2 Semesters
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 operating as Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 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 currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505 (MO505).
Certification will require achievement of:
MAR40224 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal),
qualifying sea service as specified in MO505,
meeting the medical fitness requirements as specified in MO505,
having passed the AMSA final assessment as specified in MO505 and
holding a current first aid certificate as specified in MO505.
Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty nine (29) units
1. Core units

All twenty nine (29) core 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
OCH21 MARB034 Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel 70 Unit of competency
OCG85 MARL046 Carry out engineering calculations 20 Unit of competency
OAB80 MARC033 Complete engine room tasks 45 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 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
OCG61 MARG009 Manage an engine room and small engineering team in emergencies 35 Unit of competency
OAB77 MARC040 Manage fuel systems 25 Unit of competency
OCH39 MARB041 Manage refuelling 12 Unit of competency
OCG45 MARA024 Manage vessel stability 20 Unit of competency
OAB61 MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
OAB87 MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel 15 Unit of competency
OCH49 MARC049 Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems 20 Unit of competency
OAB86 MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment 20 Unit of competency
OAB71 MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems 35 Unit of competency
OCG46 MARC050 Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW 20 Unit of competency
OAB67 MARC036 Operate deck machinery 20 Unit of competency
OAB62 MARC042 Operate electrical systems 15 Unit of competency
OCH64 MARC053 Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW 45 Unit of competency
OAB72 MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems 50 Unit of competency
OCG88 MARC054 Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW 20 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OAB78 MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft 15 Unit of competency
OAB82 MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems 35 Unit of competency
OCG47 MARB047 Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems 20 Unit of competency
OCG58 MARB048 Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components 25 Unit of competency
OCD94 BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BFV6 MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information