TAFE NSW
12 months
Become a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal through this nationally recognised Certificate III. Learn to operate and maintain marine engines, manage fuel systems, and develop practical maritime engineering skills essential for careers at sea.
You must hold a Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) and AMSA General Purpose Hand Near Coastal certification, or a mechanical trade qualification plus maritime industry experience. Sea service must be on vessels with inboard diesel engines of at least 150 kW. You should have successfully completed Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) or equivalent, possess the physical ability to perform marine engine driver duties, resistance to acute seasickness, ability to work in all weather conditions, capacity to move around a vessel unassisted, and meet minimum medical fitness standards as stipulated by AMSA.
The course comprises 17 core units of competency covering: operating marine internal combustion engines and propulsion/auxiliary systems; managing fuel systems; operating and monitoring marine engines and propulsion plants; operating electrical systems; following fire minimisation and fighting procedures; meeting work health and safety requirements; surviving at sea using survival craft; following environmental work practices; maintaining marine engines and propulsion plants; undertaking basic electrical system maintenance; completing engine room tasks; maintaining hull out of water; operating extra low and low voltage electrical systems; operating deck machinery; providing first aid; working effectively with others; and applying basic survival skills in vessel abandonment scenarios.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90003) with extensive maritime training expertise. The course is designed to meet Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards and provides nationally recognised qualifications that allow you to work across different states without additional upskilling. TAFE NSW offers comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to modern facilities and learning resources.
Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply for your Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal (MED2) certificate of competency through AMSA. Career opportunities include roles as chief engineer or second engineer on Australian domestic vessels, engine room workers, and assistant engineers. The qualification provides a strong pathway to further study and career advancement, including progression to Master qualifications up to 24 m, enabling leadership roles in maritime operations and vessel command.
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