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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

MAR30818
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Average Course Duration: 3 Months

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Description

This qualification applies to people working in maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:

  • chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <750 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
  • second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the EEZ or
  • chief or second engineer on vessels with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ or
  • assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer or
  • worker in an engine room of a vessel <80 m long with propulsion power <3000 kW.

    • Licensing/Regulatory Information

    This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

    AMSA certification will require:

  • achieving MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC
  • sea service consisting of:
  • 180 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book

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  • 360 days qualifying sea service

    • or

  • 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book, while holding a Coxswain 1 (Cox 1), Coxswain 2 endorsed for 500 kW inboard propulsion (Cox 2 500 kW), or Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED 3)

    • or

  • 240 days qualifying sea service while holding a Cox 1, Cox 2 500 kW or MED 3

    • or

  • 90 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification

    • or

  • 180 days qualifying sea service while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification
  • meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
  • assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA).
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    Student Outcomes

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    Improved Work Status

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    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

    Jobs

    Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

    Labourers

    31.6%

    Labourers
    Community and Personal Service Workers

    8.7%

    Community and Personal Service Workers

    Industries

    Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

    24.8%

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
    Public Administration and Safety

    9.7%

    Public Administration and Safety

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

    Financial Assistance

    The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     

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    Career Information

    Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


    Maritime Career Pathway

    Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Maritime.


    Stream

    Near Coastal Operations

    Certificate II

    Certificate III

    Certificate IV

    Diploma

    Advanced Diploma

    Stream

    Ocean Going Operations

    Certificate II

    Certificate III

    Certificate IV

    Diploma

    Advanced Diploma

    Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".



    Australian Apprenticeships


    Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

    This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

     


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    First released in: MAR Maritime Training Package

    Supersedes: MAR30813 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

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