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

• 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

• 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

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

• Successful completion of the Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal), as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or

• Successful completion of the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal), as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or

• Previous experience working on boats or in the maritime industry, as evidenced by your resume or a letter from your employer

• Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 2 across reading, writing and numeracy, and a score of three against learning and oral communication. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support. Your teacher will let you know when this must be completed.

• Attend a pre-admission telephone call with a teacher from your chosen campus, to speak about your previous experience and study in the maritime industry. This helps us to ensure you are being directed to the right course and understand how we can support your study success.

• The ability to swim 50 metres and stay afloat for 5 minutes without a life jacket and wearing work clothes

• The ability to handle rough seas without getting seasick

Please note:

• You will be required to participate in in-person practical training and evaluation sessions during this course, for a maximum period of 6 days