Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR30118
State Code:
BDV1
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
09/07/2018
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
282
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/07/2018
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/07/2018 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for a Chief Engineer of a vessel that has steam as its main method of propulsion with propulsion power up to 750 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver (Steam) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Certification will require achievement of other requirements; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12) units
- twelve (12) core units
1. Core Units

Twelve (12) Core units to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAB54 MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 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
AUG37 MARB015 Maintain firefighting appliances 20 Unit of competency
OAB77 MARC040 Manage fuel systems 25 Unit of competency
OAB61 MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements 12 Unit of competency
AUG31 MARC023 Operate and maintain a boiler 35 Unit of competency
AUG85 MARC024 Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment 25 Unit of competency
AUG60 MARC025 Operate and maintain engines for auxiliary systems other than steam auxiliary systems 25 Unit of competency
OAB62 MARC042 Operate electrical systems 15 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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVQ5 MAR30115 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information