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

MAR20418

The MED 3 qualification will allow you to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 500kW or as a Second Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 750kW in the Exclusive Economic Zone. Learn how to work in an engine room, service and maintain internal combustion engines and operate deck machinery.

Location - Cairns: Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, 55-61 Tingira Street, Portsmith

Contact Us: 1300 308 233 (extension 5) for course information

Hours of Study: 3 weeks, Monday - Friday
(8.30am – 4.30pm)

Full Fee: $3,964.00

Subsidised Fee: $1,356.00

The Queensland Government will offset the cost of study for eligible students through the Certificate 3 Guarantee Scheme.

Concession Price: $796.00

For information on concession eligibility click here.

For information on funding or to enrol, call 1300 308 233 (extension 5)

*Note: If you have already completed the Shipboard Safety Skill Set MARSS00008 (Elements of Shipboard Safety, ESS) you must provide an academic transcript to show you have completed these units. ** Note: For students requiring the HLTAID003 First Aid unit, please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates. A student who does not have the HLTAID003 First Aid unit at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification. If you have already completed the HLTAID003 First Aid unit you must provide a current academic transcript to show you have completed the units.

Please note that course dates and fee structures are subject to change.

Units

BSBWOR203	Work effectively with others	Core
HLTAID003**	Provide first aid	Core
MARB028	Service marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems	Core
MARC033	Complete engine room tasks	Core
MARC034	Maintain hull out of water	Core
MARC035	Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment	Core
MARC036	Operate deck machinery	Core
MARC039	Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems	Core
MARF027*	Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment	Core
MARF028*	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	Core
MARF029*	Meet work health and safety requirements	Core
MARF030*	Survive at sea using survival craft	Core
MARJ006	Follow environmental work practices	Core

* These units represent the Shipboard Safety Skill Set MARSS00008 (Elements of Shipboard Safety, ESS). These units are delivered separately to the MAR20418 delivery (either prior to or following completion of this course). If you need to complete this, you will need to enrol for this separately. ** Note: The HLTAID003 First Aid unit is delivered separately to the MAR20418 delivery. For students requiring this unit, please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates. The HLTAID003 First Aid unit is not delivered at GBRIMC unless advised. A student who does not have the HLTAID003 First Aid unit at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification.

Entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements. Although, it is recommended that students be 16 years of age, have a minimum of Year 10 with a sound achievement in English and Mathematics or the equivalent, or gain mature age entry. To obtain a full MAR20418 certificate students need to complete 13 core subjects of competency. 8 of these 13 units of competency are delivered as part of the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Drive 3 Near Coastal) course over 3 consecutive weeks. In addition, students must complete the 4 units of the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set in order to gain the full MAR20418 qualification. This MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set is completed separately either before or after completion of the 3 week MAR20418 course. Students are given up to 3 months to complete all MAR20418 assessments (tutorials are available).

On successful completion of the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) qualification, the student will have completed the AMSA Final Assessment. They then may request an Interim Certificate of Competency once they have completed the Certificate of Competency Application Form 426 ensuring that the declaration section is signed.

Delivery Method:

Assessment Procedures:

Assessment involves written assignments, tests and practical demonstration of skills.

Career prospects:

Upon successful completion of this Certificate II qualification and the Certificate of Competence as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal, the holder of this licence can act as:

a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power <500 kW, in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ); or as
A Second Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power <750 kW, in the EEZ

Resources required:

You will need to supply the following items at your own cost:

Calculator
2B pencils
Eraser
Notebook
Personal protective equipment – Safety boots and Eyewear
Pen (required for theory components)

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For additional information on courses, funding and enrolments call 1300 308 233 (extension 5).

For a full list of courses, view our latest course guide.

All prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).

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GBRIMC reserves the right to cancel the course if insufficient enrolments have been received by seven days prior to commencement of course.

Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College is part of the TAFE Queensland network. TAFE Queensland RTO No. 0275, CRICOS No. 03020E. Visit tafeqld.edu.au for full RTO details

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