MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Prepare for an exciting career in the maritime industry.
Gain practical skills to manage vessels up to 750kW and become certified by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) . From engine maintenance to electrical systems, our program equips you with roles aboard larger vessels.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
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The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) will allow you to work as:
- Chief engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
- Chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ.
- Second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ.
- An assistant under the general supervision of the chief engineer.
- In the engine room of a vessel with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts within the EEZ.
Throughout the course, you will gain skills in:
- Applying safety procedures including survival skills at sea
- Extinguishing fires
- Refueling vessels adhering to marine pollution (MARPOL) guidelines
- Performing basic engineering calculations
- Operating and maintaining deck machinery
- Auxiliary power systems, and extra-low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
- You are already employed or are required to hold this certificate to facilitate employment
- You are wishing to become employed in the maritime industry as a MED 2 or attain your Engineering ticket to enhance promotion in the sector.
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You are an industry provider wishing to upskill staff in maritime operations
Students will complete face-to-face study over 15 days.
To attain this qualification, participants will need to complete the following Skill Sets:
Marine Engines and Auxiliary Systems
- MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
- MARC033 Complete engine room tasks
- MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
- MARC040 Manage fuel systems
- MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
- MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices
Course Fees
Resource Fees $140.35
Broome Dates
2 - 5 April
5 - 9 August
25 - 29 November
Maintain a Vessel & Electrical Systems
- BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
- MARC036 Operate deck machinery
- MARC034 Maintain hull out of water
- MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
- MARC042 Operate electrical systems
- MARB032 Undertake essential maintenance of electrical systems
Course Fees
Resource Fees $80.75
Broome Dates
8 - 12 April
12 - 16 August
2 - 6 December
Total fees $221.10
*Please note this fee does not include the additional requirements below.
Additional requirements;
MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set
The MARS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set block is made up of 4 units:
- MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
- MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
- MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
- MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
Dates
15 - 17 April
1 - 3 July
25 - 27 September
18 - 20 November
AE875 First Aid Skill Set(opens in a new tab)
Unit - HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Students will also complete both theory and practical assessments.
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Delivery location, important dates and study options
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