Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal

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.

Marine engineers also monitor and test the performance of the electrical and mechanical equipment of a vessel, including the heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water and sewerage systems, and repair faults where necessary and possible. When they are ashore, they may be responsible for ordering spare parts, fuel and lubricating oil.

MAR20424 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)

This qualification applies to people working in the 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 <500 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 <750 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

Licensing/Regulatory Information

To obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC as defined in Marine Order 505.
AMSA certification of competency will require achievement of:

• MAR20424 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 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:
  • 20 days of qualifying sea service on commercial vessels with propulsion power >75 kW that includes at least 10 days on vessels with inboard diesel engines with the completion of an AMSA task book. Task book can be purchased at SMIT.
  • 60 days of qualifying sea service on either recreational or commercial vessels with propulsion power <75 kW that includes at least 30 days on vessels with inboard diesel engines without an AMSA Task book.

Training Calendar and Enrolment Form

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• Download Enrolment Form

AMSA Links for Certificate of Competency Application

• Certificate of Competency Application (AMSA 426)
• Eyesight and Medical Requirements for a domestic certificate (Marine Order 505)
• Record of Sea Service (AMSA 771)
• AMSA Sea Service and Task Books Information
• AMSA detailed information is available here