Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)

Qualification
National Code:
MAR40120
State Code:
BFW7
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
786
Duration
2 Semesters
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 who work in the maritime industry as:
Chief Integrated Rating.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification is cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as a Chief Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders.

This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as a Chief Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
completing an approved program of study appropriate for the grade of certificate (MAR40120 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations Chief 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.
Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units to be completed:
- Chief Integrated Rating = thirty one (31) core units

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟ in TGA.
1. Core units

All thirty one (31) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH66 MARF033 Assist in an emergency response 25 Unit of competency
OCH30 MARA012 Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers 50 Unit of competency
OCG77 MARA013 Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical) 50 Unit of competency
OCH51 MARF035 Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) 25 Unit of competency
OCG62 MARO007 Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch 10 Unit of competency
OCG90 MARO008 Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational 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
AXO17 MSMPER205 Enter confined space 30 Unit of competency
OAB55 MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices 25 Unit of competency
OCG73 MARF037 Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training) 9 Unit of competency
OCG83 MARB036 Implement vessel planned maintenance system 35 Unit of competency
AWK90 MARB025 Maintain mooring equipment 20 Unit of competency
OCH71 MARB043 Manage stores for planned maintenance system 25 Unit of competency
OCG72 MARF041 Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) 12 Unit of competency
OCH70 MARC052 Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel 20 Unit of competency
OCH60 MARF042 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures 5 Unit of competency
OCG92 MARF043 Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft) 45 Unit of competency
OCH17 MARC057 Perform dogging on board a vessel 55 Unit of competency
AWK88 MARC022 Perform mooring and unmooring activities 20 Unit of competency
OCH38 MARC058 Perform rigging on board a vessel 35 Unit of competency
OCG93 MARB045 Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel 35 Unit of competency
OCH18 MARF044 Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting) 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AWK84 MARC031 Shift mooring lines using mechanical means 25 Unit of competency
OCH03 MARK012 Steer a vessel under direction of the Master 12 Unit of competency
OCG64 MARG010 Supervise a crew 35 Unit of competency
OCH58 MARF046 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST) 25 Unit of competency
OCH05 MARC060 Use and care for hand and power tools 35 Unit of competency
OCG94 MARN015 Use seamanship skills on board a vessel 45 Unit of competency
AWC65 MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDU2 MAR40218 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHD1 MAR40121 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information