Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
MAR30220
BFW1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/10/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:
Navigational Watch Rating (STCW Reg II/4)
Engine Room Watch Rating (STCW Reg III/4)
Able Seafarer Deck (STCW Reg II/5)
Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/5)
Integrated Rating (STCW Reg II/4, III/4 and II/5, III/5).
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist unit group selected from the group choice below.
Licensing /Regulatory Information
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification.
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the AMSA as Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine and Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4, A-II/5, A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Certificate III in Maritime Operations Integrated Rating)
holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Deck as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4 and A-II/5 (Able Seafarer Deck)
holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.
This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Engine as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Able Seafarer Engine)
holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73
qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73
completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73
holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73.
Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units to be completed:- Able Seafarer Deck = twenty four (24) units: seventeen (17) core units, plus all units from Group A
- Able Seafarer Engine = twenty (20) units: seventeen (17) core units, plus all units from Group B
- Integrated Rating = twenty seven (27) units: seventeen (17) core units, plus all units from Group A and B
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟ on TGA.
1. Core units
All seventeen (17) core units must be completed.
2. Group A: Able Seafarer Deck
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of packaging options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODO36 | MARC061 | Conduct mooring operations using mechanical equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCG90 | MARO008 | Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch | 10 | Unit of competency |
| ODO39 | MARB055 | Maintain mooring equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCH70 | MARC052 | Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODO40 | MARC062 | Perform mooring operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCH38 | MARC058 | Perform rigging on board a vessel | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCH03 | MARK012 | Steer a vessel under direction of the Master | 12 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Able Seafarer Engine
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of packaging options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCG62 | MARO007 | Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OCH11 | MARB035 | Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCG98 | MARC045 | Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDU7 | MAR30218 | Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) | 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.