Enhance your skills as a maritime engineer and work on larger vessels. This course will equip you with specialised skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 1500kW, Second Engineer on a vessel up to 3000kW, or work in the engine room of a vessel up 80m in length and up to 3000kW.
MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Full fee | $5,358 |
Enhance your skills as a maritime engineer and work on larger vessels. This qualification will equip you to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 1500kW, Second Engineer on a vessel up to 3000kW, or work in the engine room of a vessel up 80m in length and up to 3000kW. This course is also a necessary component of your application to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to gain certification as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.
In this course you will upgrade your existing technical knowledge and skills surrounding the operation and maintenance of equipment, allowing you to work on larger vessels. You will learn how to operate and monitor internal combustion engines, propulsion plant, and auxiliary systems. Develop your technical skills to effectively maintain machinery and structural components and undertake basic electrical maintenance.You will also gain skills in refueling, welding, and managing a vessels stability.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power up to 1500kW or Second Engineer with propulsion power up to 3000kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). You will also be able to apply to the national regulator to obtain a Certificate of Competence as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal.
While studying at TAFE Queensland you will have access to an extensive range of world class maritime training resources including a full mission bridge simulator, an emergency response training simulator, chart room, and radio room
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWOR203Work effectively with othersUnit code: BSBWOR203 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work cooperatively with others and deal effectively with issues, problems and conflict. |
Work effectively with others | |
MARA004Manage vessel stabilityUnit code: MARA004 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the dynamic factors affecting the stability of a vessel up to 80 metres. |
Manage vessel stability | |
MARB032Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systemsUnit code: MARB032 |
Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems | |
MARB008Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vesselUnit code: MARB008 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks. |
Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel | |
MARB009Manage refuellingUnit code: MARB009 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage refuelling and fuel transfer operations. |
Manage refuelling | |
MARB011Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systemsUnit code: MARB011 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform establish, organise and implement a preventative and reactive maintenance program and capabilities on 240 to 440 voltage alternating current (AC) electrical systems on a vessel. |
Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems | |
MARB012Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural componentsUnit code: MARB012 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish, organise and implement a preventative and reactive maintenance program and capabilities for machinery, machinery systems and structural components to optimise vessel operational performance. |
Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components | |
MARC033Complete engine room tasksUnit code: MARC033 |
Complete engine room tasks | |
MARC034Maintain hull out of waterUnit code: MARC034 |
Maintain hull out of water | |
MARC035Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipmentUnit code: MARC035 |
Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment | |
MARC036Operate deck machineryUnit code: MARC036 |
Operate deck machinery | |
MARC039Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systemsUnit code: MARC039 |
Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems | |
MARC040Manage fuel systemsUnit code: MARC040 |
Manage fuel systems | |
MARC041Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systemsUnit code: MARC041 |
Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems | |
MARC042Operate electrical systemsUnit code: MARC042 |
Operate electrical systems | |
MARC013Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kWUnit code: MARC013 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW according to technical specifications and safe operating limit. |
Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW | |
MARC015Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kWUnit code: MARC015 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a marine internal combustion engine and associated systems up to 1500 kW according to technical specifications and safe operating limits. |
Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW | |
MARC016Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kWUnit code: MARC016 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW according to technical specifications and safe operating limits. |
Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW | |
MARC017Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systemsUnit code: MARC017 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a 240 to 440 voltage alternating current (AC) electrical system according to technical specifications and safe operating limits. |
Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems | |
MARF027Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonmentUnit code: MARF027 |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | |
MARF028Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vesselUnit code: MARF028 |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | |
MARF029Meet work health and safety requirementsUnit code: MARF029 |
Meet work health and safety requirements | |
MARF030Survive at sea using survival craftUnit code: MARF030 |
Survive at sea using survival craft | |
MARG003Manage an engine room and small engineering teamUnit code: MARG003 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to lead and develop a small engineering team. |
Manage an engine room and small engineering team | |
MARJ006Follow environmental work practicesUnit code: MARJ006 |
Follow environmental work practices | |
MARJ007Monitor environmental management on a vesselUnit code: MARJ007 |
Monitor environmental management on a vessel | |
MARL001Carry out engineering calculationsUnit code: MARL001 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out calculations related to fuel consumption, fuel storage and engine performance that conform to accepted engineering tolerances. |
Carry out engineering calculations |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Great Barrier Reef International Marine College | 02 March 2020 | 6 weeks | Full time 5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $5,358 |
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College | 17 August 2020 | 6 weeks | Full time 5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $5,358 |
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This is the total amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
It is highly recommended that students are aged 16 or older by the course commencement date.
Students must already hold an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued:
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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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network. It is also 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, and 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, and hat. For fire drills you require a long sleeve shirt, long pants, sunglasses and enclosed shoes.
You are also required to bring a notebook, pens and calculator.
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