This qualification is suitable for people working in entry level positions in the maritime industry as a general crew member on a ship, carrying out maintenance and lookout duties on decks and in commercial ship engine rooms.
Integrated ratings steer a vessel under the direction of the officer of the watch and work in the engine room under the direction of engineering officers.
Total number of units = 18 units
18 core units
Core units | |||
Field | |||
A | Handling Cargo and Vessel Stability | Contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers | |
Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers | |||
B | Equipment Checking and Maintenance | Perform routine engine maintenance on a vessel | |
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel | |||
C | Equipment Operations | Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel | |
Operate engine equipment and associated propulsion plant | |||
F | Operational Quality and Safety | Assist in an emergency response | |
Observe personal safety and social responsibility | |||
Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures | |||
Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances | |||
Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel | |||
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment | |||
Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel | |||
J | Environment | Follow environmental work practices | |
K | Manoeuvring Vessels | Steer a vessel under direction of the Master | |
N | Seamanship | Use seamanship skills on board a vessel | |
O | Watchkeeping | Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch | |
Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch | |||
Pathways into the qualification
MARSS00001 Coxswain Grade 1 and Grade 2 Skill Set
Pathways from the qualification
MAR40113 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as an Integrated Rating as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications under the Australian Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Certification will require achievement of the MAR30113 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating), sea-service, a valid first aid certificate and completion of a task record book; people seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.
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 any required records when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel Read and interpret SDS/MSDS Use basic signals to operate equipment including winches, cranes, windlasses and hoists |
Teamwork | Maintain effective communication with crew during fuelling and transferring operations to ensure the safety and integrity of the vessel and crew Provide instructions to crew and passengers to maximise chances of survival Work safely and collaboratively with others when entering and working in a confined space |
Problem-solving | Identify problems that can occur during the operation of engines on vessels Recognise faulty equipment and take appropriate action Recognise unsafe conditions and potential hazards, and assess and report risk according to organisational procedures |
Initiative and enterprise | Follow instructions to monitor engine-room machinery and equipment Make suggestions for improved environmental work practices Select and use relevant tools and equipment |
Planning and organising | Follow required work schedule according to organisational requirements Obtain permission to enter confined space Plan and prepare for work |
Self-management | Maintain situational awareness Make distress calls using radio equipment on distress call frequency to communicate nature of emergency Select, prepare and use personal protective equipment and emergency rescue equipment |
Learning | Organise abandon vessel musters and drills Practise realistic drills and musters to ensure pre-incident readiness of response personnel Review musters and drills against objectives |
Technology | Maintain integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems Monitor VHF and communicate information to the Master if appropriate Use portable radio equipment, pyrotechnics and other signalling equipment |
