Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3)

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry in charge of operating vessels with a propulsion power up to 500 kW.


Subjects

Total number of units = 12 units

12 core units

Core units

Field

B

Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic MARB2002A

Service marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

C

Equipment Operations

add topic MARC2001A

Complete engine room tasks

add topic MARC2002A

Maintain hull out of water

add topic MARC2003A

Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment

add topic MARC2004A

Operate deck machinery

add topic MARC2007A

Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

F

Operational Quality and Safety

add topic MARF1001A

Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

add topic MARF1002A

Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

add topic MARF1005A

Meet work health and safety requirements

add topic MARF1006A

Survive at sea using survival craft

J

Environment

add topic MARJ2001A

Follow environmental work practices

Imported

add topic BSBWOR203B

Work effectively with others


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Nil

    Pathways from the qualification

    MAR30213 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2)
    MAR30313 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Certification will require achievement of the MAR20213 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3) and other requirements; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.


Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the maritime industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Complete relevant log books and service reports

Implement appropriate communication skills and techniques during emergency and survival situations

Read and interpret manufacturer specifications

Teamwork

Develop and sequence work plan in conjunction with others involved in or affected by plan, according to organisational procedures

Provide support to team members to ensure workgroup goals are met

Request advice, receive feedback and work with a team

Problem-solving

Identify faults and take appropriate action to rectify them

Make suggestions for improved environmental work practices

Recognise and repair basic operational faults or organise maintenance assistance

Initiative and enterprise

Confirm timelines, jobs and work priorities with Master and other relevant authorities, when applicable

Provide assistance to preserve fire scene prior to investigation, if appropriate

Ration water and food

Planning and organising

Implement work practices and work instructions relating to potential environmental impacts

Plan and sequence tasks in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work

Reorder stock and consumables as required

Self-management

Confirm timelines, jobs and work priorities with Master and other relevant authorities, when applicable

Identify own responsibilities and duties in relation to workgroup members and undertake activities in a manner that promotes cooperation and good relationships

Organise survival equipment to maximise chances of survival

Learning

Identify and implement regulatory requirements and company procedures for musters and drills

Participate in abandon vessel drills

Participate in fire drills and musters to ensure readiness for fire emergencies

Technology

Make distress calls using radio equipment on distress call frequency, if time allows, to communicate the nature of the emergency

Operate radio equipment

Select and use technology appropriate to a task