MAR40224 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
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.
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.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
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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
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- Enjoy the ocean and outdoors
- Have sound command of spoken and written english
- Be able to work independently as well as within a team
- Have strong communication skills to interact with people from a range of various cultures and backgrounds
- Be able to cope in field work with varied weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind)
- Sound mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Possess a good fitness level to carry out practical and/or manual work including, providing first aid, swimming and remaining afloat, boarding a life raft unassisted, jumping safely from a height
- Be comfortable in confined spaces
- Be able to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures
- Currently hold the required sea service for this qualification as specified by AMSA - visit www.amsa.gov.au(opens in a new tab) to clarify this requirement
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