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You Will Learn:

The combination theory and practical course incorporates both design, operation and maintenance knowledge of main propulsion and ancillary equipment, auxiliary systems, extra-low voltage electrical systems, work health and safety, marine environmental legislation compliance and sustainability.
 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE FINAL AMSA CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (MARINE ENGINE DRIVER GRADE 3 NEAR COASTAL):
 

Currently, there are no entry requirements set by the AMSA for this particular course, however, we do recommend equivalent proficiency in maths and English to a year 10 level. Each student is required to undertake a prescribed Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
 

• MAR20421 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) (provided at the successful completion of the course);

• Successfully pass the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment – AMPA (included as part of the course for an additional fee).

• The AMPA assessment is only valid for 12 months, therefore you must apply to AMSA for the COC within 12 months of course completion.

• HLTAID011 statement of attainment Provide first aid;

• Certificate of medical fitness - domestic seafarers (completed on AMSA1850 form)

• 16 years old.
   

SEA SERVICE

You need to show you have experience working at sea as a general purpose hand (with or without a certificate), as a Coxswain grade 2 or 1 near coastal, or assisting an engineer, while on vessels with at least 75 kilowatts propulsion power.You can reduce the amount of sea service you need by completing an AMSA task book.
 

With a completed AMSA task book, you will need:
 

• 20 days of sea service on commercial vessels

• At least half of the sea service on vessels with inboard diesel engines
   

Without an AMSA task book, you will need:
 

• 60 days of sea service on commercial or recreational vessels

• At least half of the sea service on vessels with inboard diesel engines
   

*TASK Books may be purchased from head office. Download the AMSA notes for more information on requirements.
 

PRE-ENROLMENT Requirements

Before you can enroll in this course you must download and read the following PDF files for details on course information, enrolment and obtaining your USI number. Click on the file names to download them.

• Learner Pre-Enrolment Information

• Learner Handbook
   

Prior Training and Experience

Contact us to arrange a telephone interview to assess your prior training and experience as you may be eligible for Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning. If you wish to proceed with the process of recognition of prior learning, you will be required to present the required documentation for review. There will be an administration fee for assessing your documentation and you may have a practical skills and knowledge assessment at an additional cost. For details on what you will need for recognition of prior learning download the Recognition of Prior Learning Handbook PDF file.
 

THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE MARINE ENGINE DRIVER GRADE 3 TRAINING COURSE

You will be completing the following units of competency through theory and practical training while attending the training program at SCA
 

UNITS OF COMPETENCY COVERED:
 

Engineering Elements
 

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

• MARC033 Complete engine room tasks

• MARC034 Maintain hull out of water

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

• MARC036 Operate deck machinery

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

• MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices

• BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
   

Shipboard Safety Skill Set & First Aid
 

• 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

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
   

Course Duration

The Course is 10 days duration for those having Shipboard Safety Skill Set units or 18 days if you do not already hold the Shipboard Safety Skill Set units of competency as outlined below.
 

• Week 1: Monday – Friday

• Week 2: Monday – Friday

• Week 3: Mon-Sat & Mon-Tue (SSSS & First Aid units plus STCW95 if required) – Credit transfer or recognition of learning may apply for this week. This week is 8 days and can be done first or last (dates may not fall consecutive to weeks 1-2)
   

Students who have completed the MARSS00008 - Shipboard Safety Skill Set units &/or Provide First Aid are eligible to apply for credit transfer for the following units:
 

• 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

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid