Marine Engine Driver Grade 2
Marine engineers are responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing engines, machinery and other mechanical and electronic equipment aboard ships and offshore structures. They operate and maintain a ship’s engine according to orders from the ship’s captain.
This certificate opens up possibilities for employment in various sectors such as commercial shipping, tourism, fishing, and offshore industries.
Completing this training enables individuals to pursue a career as a Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer’s Assistant or Engine Room Worker on vessels within the outlined propulsion range within the EEZ, managing the operation and maintenance of the vessel’s engines and associated systems, ensuring that they are running efficiently and safely.
MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
This qualification applies to people working in maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:
- chief engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power <750 kW <EEZ
- chief engineer on a vessel with an outboard engine of unlimited propulsion power <EEZ
- second engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW <EEZ
- assist an engineer in any tasks that may be required on board while working under the general supervision of the person in charge of the vessel’s engines <EEZ
- work in the engine room of a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power <3000 kW <EEZ
Units of Competency
| BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| MARB031 | Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems |
| MARB032 | Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems |
| MARC033 | Complete engine room tasks |
| MARC034 | Maintain hull out of water |
| MARC035 | Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment |
| MARC036 | Operate deck machinery |
| 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 |
| MARC042 | Operate electrical systems |
| 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 |
| MARF060 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
| MARJ006 | Follow environmental work practices |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
To obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal NC as defined in Marine Order 505.
AMSA certification of competency will require achievement of:
- MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- Meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in Marine Order 505
- Assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA).
- Sea Service – you must have completed either:
- With an AMSA Task Book – can be purchased from SMIT.
- 180 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts
- 90 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification
- Or without an AMSA Task Book
- 360 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts
- 180 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification
- With an AMSA Task Book – can be purchased from SMIT.
Training Calendar and Enrolment Form
AMSA Links for Certificate of Competency Application
Please see below for the upcoming practical training dates:
SMIT Maritime Practical Training Calendar
