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MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

National ID MAR40220 State ID BFV6

Embark on an exciting career in the marine industry.

Gain the skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power of up to 1500kW, or as a Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW.

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This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

CampusesBatavia Coast Maritime Institute.

When Available all year round.

Study Mode Online and on campus.

Set yourself up for a career on the sea.

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry, as Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Students will develop the following skills:

  • Apply safety procedures
  • Apply survival skills at sea
  • Operate and maintain electrical systems
  • Perform engineering calculations 
  • Manage fuel systems and refuelling
  • Basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining  operations 
  • Operate and maintain internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and  auxiliary power systems

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How Self Paced Onsite

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,253.59
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $1,053.59 )
Indicative Concession fee $1,421.27
(Tuition fee* $367.68 + Resource fee $1,053.59 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others $56.70 $16.80 $9.02
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid $29.16 $8.64 $50.00
MARA024 Manage vessel stability $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems $56.70 $16.80 $49.76
MARB034 Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel $113.40 $33.60 $98.75
MARB041 Manage refuelling $19.44 $5.76 $17.41
MARB047 Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARB048 Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components $40.50 $12.00 $35.52
MARC033 Complete engine room tasks $72.90 $21.60 $66.15
MARC034 Maintain hull out of water $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARC036 Operate deck machinery $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems $81.00 $24.00 $71.38
MARC040 Manage fuel systems $40.50 $12.00 $35.52
MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems $56.70 $16.80 $49.76
MARC042 Operate electrical systems $24.30 $7.20 $21.68
MARC049 Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARC050 Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARC053 Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW $72.90 $21.60 $66.15
MARC054 Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment $40.50 $12.00 $35.52
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel $40.50 $12.00 $35.52
MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements $19.44 $5.76 $17.41
MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft $24.30 $7.20 $21.68
MARG009 Manage an engine room and small engineering team in emergencies $56.70 $16.80 $49.76
MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices $40.50 $12.00 $35.52
MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel $24.30 $7.20 $21.68
MARL046 Carry out engineering calculations $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces $38.88 $11.52 $12.05

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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