Marine Training Services

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) - MAR30821

This qualification applies to people working in maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <750 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) orsecond engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the EEZ orchief or second engineer on vessels with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ orassistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer orworker in an engine room of a vessel <80 m long with propulsion power <3000 kW.Licensing/Regulatory InformationThis qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. AMSA certification will require:achieving MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC sea service consisting of:180 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book or 360 days qualifying sea serviceor 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book, while holding a Coxswain 1 (Cox 1), Coxswain 2 endorsed for 500 kW inboard propulsion (Cox 2 500 kW), or Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED 3) or 240 days qualifying sea service while holding a Cox 1, Cox 2 500 kW or MED 3or 90 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification or 180 days qualifying sea service while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualificationmeeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D andassessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA).