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:
MAR30115
State Code:
AVQ5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2015
Approved Date
28/08/2015
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
27/02/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/02/2015 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 to be completed.
1. Core Units

Twelve (12) Core units to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH829 MARF001 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 25 Unit of competency
WH860 MARJ001 Follow environmental work practices 25 Unit of competency
WH830 MARF002 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
AUG37 MARB015 Maintain firefighting appliances 20 Unit of competency
WH815 MARC008 Manage fuel systems 25 Unit of competency
WH833 MARF004 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
WH817 MARC010 Operate electrical systems 15 Unit of competency
WH832 MARF005 Survive at sea using survival craft 15 Unit of competency
WH800 MARB007 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J553 MAR30313 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDV1 MAR30118 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