Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal) - MAR50613
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00591E
This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as a Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).Licensing/Regulatory InformationThis level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.Certification will require achievement of the MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service or qualifying sea service and a workshop skill equivalent qualification, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.Certification will also require either MAR40513 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) or a trade (as specified in NSCV Part D).
Structure
15 units
Subjects
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems
- Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems
- Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel
- Communicate effectively when performing engineering duties
- Apply basic principles of naval architecture
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and equipment
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine control systems and automation
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers
- Observe personal safety and social responsibility
- Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation
- Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel
- Perform basic marine engineering calculations
- Follow vessel security procedures
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of ships and ship routines
