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.
MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Subsidised | $2,132 |
Concession | $1,564 |
Full fee | $4,792 |
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 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.
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 12 core units 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 | |
HLTAID003Provide first aidUnit code: HLTAID003 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. |
Provide first aid | |
MARB031Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systemsUnit code: MARB031 |
Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems | |
MARB032Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systemsUnit code: MARB032 |
Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems | |
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 | |
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 | |
MARJ006Follow environmental work practicesUnit code: MARJ006 |
Follow environmental work practices | |
Elements of Shipboard Safety Skill Set (MARSS00008) - completed prior or following | ||
MARF001Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonmentUnit code: MARF001 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment. |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | |
MARF002Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vesselUnit code: MARF002 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply defined policies and procedures when carrying out fire minimisation procedures and fighting a fire on board a vessel. |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | |
MARF004Meet work health and safety requirementsUnit code: MARF004 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow defined work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure own safety and that of others on board a vessel. |
Meet work health and safety requirements | |
MARF005Survive at sea using survival craftUnit code: MARF005 Unit description: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea using survival craft. |
Survive at sea using survival craft |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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It is highly recommended that students are aged 16 or older by the course commencement date.
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 a calculator.
To be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidised price, you must:
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