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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
National ID: MAR40518 | State ID: BDU5
This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Chief or Second Marine Engineer in the maritime industry. This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry operating 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).
You will gain the following skills:
- Taking charge of an engine room
- Calculating engineering equations
- Applying shipboard safety principles
- Applying basic mechanical engineering
- Applying survival skills at sea
- Extinguishing fires
- Refuelling vessels adhering to marine pollution (MARPOL) guidelines
- Operating and maintaining deck machinery
- Operating and maintaining auxiliary power systems, and
- Operating and maintaining extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment.
This course is half price for everyone from January until December 2021 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 about half price fees here.
Please note: Only course tuition fees are half price. You may be required to pay other fees for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
Entrance Requirements
Important information
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Entrance Requirements
School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
Important information
Third Party Provider
Central Regional TAFE engages the services of a third party in the provision of this course. Further details can be provided prior to enrolment.
Disclaimer
Courses at Central Regional TAFE are delivered subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability may be subject to review and change.
Job opportunities
This qualification may lead to job opportunities in the fishing, maritime, oil and gas industries.
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Further Study Opportunities
Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.
International Students
International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.