Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC

MED 2 – Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal – MED2 as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

Certification will require achievement of the MAR30813 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal – MED2), 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.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Elements of Shipboard Safety
• Be at least 16 years when the certificate is issued;
• Record of Sea Service; (AMSA form 771) or
• Record of Sea Service to meet standard, signed by a qualified person;
• Declaration of Medical Fitness (AMSA form 303);
• Eyesight (Colour Vision) Test Certificate (AMSA form 542);
• Proof of Identity;
• Photographs (2);
• Certificate 3 – Master HLFTA unit of competency Apply first aid or another certificate that the national regulator considers equivalent;
• Application for a Certificate of Competency – first time issue (AMSA form 426);
• Submit your entire application at an approved Australia post, provide ID and pay AMSA fees.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry operating as Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 750 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

DURATION

Classroom – 2- 3 weeks

Remote / Flexible – 12 months from enrolment date

Online – 12 months from enrollment date

COURSE STRUCTURE

Classroom sessions – If you enrol in a classroom session this can be completed in a 2 week time frame, we start at 7am and work on Saturdays. Please be assured we do not move any quicker than the group can cope with, so while we have allocated 2 weeks (12 days) it may be completed sooner. You will be required to complete your assignments in the evening and work on Sundays to complete you course work. You will be practically assessed against all units of compentency.

Remote / Flexible – If you do not wish to attend classes or you do not have the time to attend you can study remotely. Enrol and pay your course fees you will be issued all the course material via an online portal. This is where you access all your resources, assignments, complete and upload for your assessor to mark and give you feedback. When necessary you will be given direct access to your trainer to assist you through this process. All students will be assessed practically which can be completed at our Brisbane Office, offsite for Corporate Clients or groups of 8 or more, provided all the resources required have been audited and approved.

Online / Virtual Classrooms – After you enrol and pay your course fees you will be issued all the course material via an online portal. This is where you access all your resources, assignments, complete and upload for your assessor to mark and get your feedback. You will need to attend the classes that have been scheduled, the same rules apply as attending a face to face class except this will be conducted via a virtual classroom and online. All students will be assessed practically which can be completed at our Brisbane Office, offsite for Corporate Clients or groups of 8 or more, provided all the resources required have been audited and approved.

MODULES INCLUDE

MARJ006- Follow environmental work practices

MARC041- Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

MARC036- Operate deck machinery

MARC034- Maintain hull out of water

MARB032- Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems

MARC039- Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

BSBWOR203- Work effectively with others

MARC042- Operate electrical systems

MARC035- Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment

MARB031- Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

HLTAID003- Provide first aid

MARC033- Complete engine room tasks

MARC040- Manage fuel systems

Pre – Requisite ( While the following modules are a prerequisite you do not necessarily need to complete prior to enrolling, you will need to have these completed to be issued you full certificate and complete your course)

MARF027- Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF028- Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF029- Meet work health and safety requirements

MARF030- Survive at sea using survival craft

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this course; however you will need to meet the AMSA requirements to convert your certificate to a licence including a certain amount of commercially logged sea time.