Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:40 PM 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:
MAR40220
State Code:
BFV6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
27/10/2020
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
709
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/10/2020 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry operating as Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service, or qualifying sea service and a workshop skill equivalent qualification, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate.
People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

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

All twenty nine (29) core units must 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
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
BDU5 MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJY9 MAR40224 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