National code: MAR20421

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

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Overview About this course

Kickstart your career as a qualified Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal. This hands-on course will provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work in the Australian maritime industry as an engineer or engine room worker.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Operate and service marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

  • Use deck machinery

  • Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment

  • Fight fires onboard a vessel

  • Survive at sea using survival craft

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • Identify and correct basic engine problems on a diesel inboard and outboard motor

  • Operate and monitor the engine and auxiliary systems on a small vessel

  • Survival skills including life jacket techniques, jumping from a height, and what to do when an order to abandon vessel is given

  • First Aid Certificate

  • Eligibility to apply for a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal (MED3) certificate of competency through AMSA

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

  • This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Completed a Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

  • The ability swim 50 metres and stay afloat for 5 minutes without a life jacket and in work attire

  • The ability to handle rough seas without getting seasick

  • Learning, reading, writing, literacy, and numeracy skills at Year 10 level of high school

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power less than 500 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power less than 750 kW within the EEZ, Chief or second engineer on vessels with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ , Assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer and Worker in the engine room of vessels less than 80 metres long with propulsion power less than 3000 kW

Licensing

The maritime industry is regulated by the Australian Marine Safety Authority (AMSA). Once you graduate from your TAFE NSW course, you will be assessed against the relevant requirements through an AMSA examination process. Graduating from this course only meets part of the AMSA exam criteria. Visit the AMSA website for more information.

Study pathways

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Previous study 0 Courses

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The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

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The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency, including 13 core and 0 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Work effectively with others BSBTWK201

  • Provide First Aid HLTAID011

  • Service marine internal combustion engines and propulsion and auxiliary systems MARB028

  • Complete engine room tasks MARC033

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TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

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