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

MAR30821

Embark upon an exciting career in the maritime industry. This course will provide you with the practical skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 750kW or Second Engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power up to 1500kW.

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

Dates: 28 October 2024

Hours of Study: 4.5 weeks (weekdays) plus time for Shipboard Safety* and First Aid** if required
(8.30am – 4.30pm)

Full Fee: $4,860.00

Subsidised Fee: $1,820.00

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

Concession Price: $1,170.00

For information on concession eligibility click here.

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

AMSA Approved

*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 First Aid unit, please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates. A student who does not have the First Aid unit at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification. If you have already completed First Aid unit you must provide a current academic transcript to show you have completed the unit.

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

Units

BSBTWK201	Work effectively with others	Core
HLTAID011**	Provide first aid	Core
MARB031	Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems	Core
MARB032	Undertake basic maintenance of electrical 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
MARC040	Manage fuel systems	Core
MARC041	Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems	Core
MARC042	Operate electrical 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 MAR30821 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: For students requiring the First Aid unit, please contact Client Services on 1300 308 233 (option 5) for course dates. A student who does not have the First Aid unit at the completion of their course will not be eligible for their qualification. If you have already completed First Aid unit you must provide a current academic transcript to show you have completed the unit.

Course overview

Embark upon an exciting career in the maritime industry. This qualification will provide you with the practical skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 750kW. This course is a necessary component of your application to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to gain certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.

This course will equip you with a broad range of skills required to operate and maintain equipment in larger vessels in the maritime industry. You will learn to maintain internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems, and undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems. You will also develop the confidence to apply problem-solving skills in the event of vessel abandonment.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 750kW, as a Second Engineer with propulsion power up to 1500kW, or work in the engine room of a vessel up to 80m in length with propulsion power up to 3000kW. This course leads to partial completion of the MED1 course. You will also be able to apply to the national regulator to obtain a certificate of competence as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal.

What can I do?

Second Engineer (Vessels up to 1500kW)
Chief Engineer (Vessels up to 750kW)
Chief Engineer (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

Course outcome:

MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

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 MAR30821 certificate students need to complete 17 core subjects of competency. 12 of these 17 units of competency are delivered as part of the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Drive 2 Near Coastal) course over 4.5 consecutive weeks. In addition, students must complete the 4 units of the MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set in order to gain the full MAR30821 qualification. This MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set is completed separately either before or after completion of the 4.5 week MAR30821 course. Students are given up to 6 months to complete all MAR30821 assessments (tutorials are available).

Please visit https://www.amsa.gov.au/ for MED2 Licence Requirements.

Delivery Method:

Assessment Procedures:

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

Resources required:

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

It is recommended that you have access to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Guidance Notes.

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
For Elements of Shipboard Safety this includes having access to and wearing appropriate attire including:

non synthetic/flammable clothing
safety glasses (provided)
enclosed shoes

You will not be permitted to attend any classes without appropriate footwear.

For wet drills you also require:

clothes to get wet in (similar to work clothes, but no wet suits)
a second set of clothes (to change into)
a towel
sunscreen
hat

For fire drills you require:

a long sleeve shirt
long pants
sunglasses
enclosed shoes

You are also required to bring a notebook, pens and a calculator.

Need to know

Licensing / Regulatory information:

Please refer to MAR30821 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal).

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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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