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MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

National ID MAR30821 State ID BHC8

Get above board, below deck.

Learn the skills you need to operate an engine room, be safe at sea, refuel, operate deck machinery and more on specific vessels.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

^ Please note: Eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesBatavia Coast Maritime Institute. Exmouth.

When Available all year round.

Study Mode Online and on campus.

Set sail for a rewarding career at sea.

This qualification is suitable for people who work as Marine Engineers in the maritime industry, 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).

Students will develop the following skills:

  • Taking charge of an engine room with the main propulsion of less than 750kW
  • Applying safety procedures
  • Applying survival skills at sea
  • Extinguishing fires
  • Refuelling vessels adhering to marine pollution (MARPOL) guidelines
  • Performing basic engineering calculations
  • Operating and maintaining deck machinery
  • Operating and maintaining auxiliary power systems, and
  • Operating and maintaining extra-low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment.

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 $618.89
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $618.89 )

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising seventeen (17) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others $0.00 $9.02
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid $0.00 $50.00
MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems $0.00 $35.52
MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems $0.00 $49.76
MARC033 Complete engine room tasks $0.00 $66.15
MARC034 Maintain hull out of water $0.00 $28.15
MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment $0.00 $28.15
MARC036 Operate deck machinery $0.00 $28.15
MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems $0.00 $71.38
MARC040 Manage fuel systems $0.00 $35.52
MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems $0.00 $49.76
MARC042 Operate electrical systems $0.00 $21.68
MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment $0.00 $35.52
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel $0.00 $35.52
MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements $0.00 $17.41
MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft $0.00 $21.68
MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices $0.00 $35.52

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

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Exmouth
How Self Paced Onsite

Course fees

Indicative General fee $618.89
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $618.89 )

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seventeen (17) units of competence, comprising seventeen (17) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others $0.00 $9.02
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid $0.00 $50.00
MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems $0.00 $35.52
MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems $0.00 $49.76
MARC033 Complete engine room tasks $0.00 $66.15
MARC034 Maintain hull out of water $0.00 $28.15
MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment $0.00 $28.15
MARC036 Operate deck machinery $0.00 $28.15
MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems $0.00 $71.38
MARC040 Manage fuel systems $0.00 $35.52
MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems $0.00 $49.76
MARC042 Operate electrical systems $0.00 $21.68
MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment $0.00 $35.52
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel $0.00 $35.52
MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements $0.00 $17.41
MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft $0.00 $21.68
MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices $0.00 $35.52

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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