MAR30824 – Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
This qualification applies to people working in maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency in the capacity of:
- Chief Engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <750 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), or
- Second Engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the EEZ, or
- Chief or Second Engineer on vessels with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ, or
- Assistant under direct supervision of a Chief Engineer, or
- worker in an engine room of a vessel <80 m long with propulsion power <3000 kW.
Our staff are able to brief you on the training package and are only too happy to answer any of your questions.
Use the enquiry link below or call our friendly customer service team on 07 3186 6930.
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ACCREDITED COURSES AUSTRALIA WIDE
Course Fee
$4200.00**
**This fee does not include
- Shipboard Safety Skill Set (SSSS – $950.00) or
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid ($125) or
- (AMPA) AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment ($500)
Practical Days
Conducted in Mooloolaba
2027
February – Wed 24 to Fri 26
April – Wed 28 to Fri 30
June – Wed 28 to Fri 30
The Distance Learning program offers students the flexibility to study wherever they are qn whenever they want. This mode of delivery is perfect for a student who cannot take time out of their busy schedule to attend class full time.
- Up to 12 months to complete your course.
- A user-friendly online Learning Plan that provides structure to your study.
- Study support from our team of industry-experienced, highly qualified trainers and instructors via email, and phone/ video call by appointment
The only time a Distance Learning student is required to attend campus is to complete their final practical assessment. The final practical assessment is a scheduled assessment run several times per year and must be booked into in advance.
One of the questions we are frequently asked is how practical maritime skills can be assessed through a distance learning program.
At QMTS Training, our Remote Practical Assessment system has been specifically designed to ensure students can demonstrate real workplace skills while remaining in their local area and on vessels they already operate or work aboard.
Rather than travelling to a training centre for every practical activity, students complete a series of structured practical assessments in their workplace. These assessments are recorded using a mobile phone, tablet or camera and uploaded to their online student portfolio for assessor review.
The focus of these assessments is on demonstration rather than theory. Students are required to physically perform tasks, inspect equipment, operate vessel systems, complete workplace documentation and demonstrate safe work practices. Assessors review each submission against detailed performance benchmarks and may conduct additional questioning where clarification is required.
For every remote practical assessment, students are generally required to:
• Review relevant vessel procedures and Safety Management System (SMS) documentation.
• Inspect equipment or vessel systems.
• Demonstrate practical skills and workplace tasks.
• Identify hazards, defects or maintenance requirements.
• Complete workplace documentation.
• Record and upload evidence for assessment.
As an example, students undertaking MAR30924 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master less than 24 m – Near Coastal) may be required to complete a practical assessment involving the operation of an anchor winch.
During this assessment, the student would be required to:
• Review the vessel’s SMS procedures for anchor winch operations.
• Review maintenance records for the equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections of the anchor, chain, windlass and associated equipment.
• Demonstrate the safe deployment and recovery of the anchor.
• Secure the anchor correctly following use.
• Complete maintenance and operational documentation.
• Identify and report any defects found during the inspection.
The assessor is able to observe the student’s practical skills, equipment handling, safety awareness and documentation processes through the recorded evidence. This provides a detailed and authentic picture of the student’s competence in a real operational environment.
This approach offers several advantages:
• Students can complete practical assessments on vessels they are familiar with.
• Training can occur anywhere in Australia.
• Workplace equipment and procedures are incorporated into the assessment process.
• Evidence is recorded and retained for validation and compliance purposes.
• Students receive individual feedback from experienced maritime trainers and assessors.
Remote Practical Assessments form an important part of QMTS Training’s distance learning programs and allow students to develop and demonstrate industry-relevant skills while maintaining flexibility for work and family commitments.
Should you have any questions regarding our Remote Practical Assessment process, please contact our training team who will be happy to explain the requirements for your chosen qualification.
Reduce Your Training Costs with Career Start and Career Boost Funding
A career as a commercial vessel master may be more affordable than you think. Through the Queensland Government’s Career Start funding program, eligible students can access substantial government subsidies towards the cost of training. For students enrolling in the MED 2 – Near Coastal qualification with QMTS Training, the current student gap fee is $1370, representing significant savings compared to the full-fee cost of the program.
As an approved provider, QMTS Training can assist you in determining your eligibility and guide you through the enrolment process. Combined with our flexible distance learning model, extensive trainer support, Zoom mentoring sessions, and specialist maritime workshops, Career Start funding provides an excellent opportunity to gain the qualifications required to progress your maritime career and work towards command positions within the commercial marine industry.
Career Start Funding Eligibility
To be eligible for Career Start funding, applicants must generally:
- Be aged 15 years or older.
Have completed or left secondary school.
• Permanently reside in Queensland.
• Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), eligible New Zealand citizen, or hold an eligible visa with work rights and a pathway to permanent residency.
• Not be currently enrolled in another qualification (excluding certain foundation skills programs).
• Not have completed a Certificate III or higher qualification within the previous 10 years (qualifications completed at school generally do not count).
• Meet any additional entry requirements applicable to the qualification.
Eligibility requirements are determined by the Queensland Government and supporting documentation will be required to confirm eligibility. QMTS Training can assist prospective students in assessing their eligibility prior to enrolment.
Career Boost Funding
For students who are not eligible for Career Start funding but already hold a Certificate III or higher qualification, the Queensland Government’s Career Boost funding program may provide an alternative pathway to subsidised training. Career Boost is designed to support existing workers and experienced individuals wishing to upskill, retrain, or transition into occupations experiencing skills shortages, including opportunities within Queensland’s growing maritime industry.
Career Boost Funding Eligibility
To be eligible for Career Start funding, applicants must generally:
- aged 15 years or older
- not be a school student
- permanently reside in Queensland
- be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
- not already have a certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualifications) completed within the last 10 years* (qualifications completed as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications don’t count) not be enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, (foundation skills qualifications and self-funded/fee-for-service qualifications do not impact eligibility).
Eligibility requirements are determined by the Queensland Government and supporting documentation will be required to confirm eligibility. QMTS Training can assist prospective students in assessing their eligibility prior to enrolment.
If you have any questions about course requirements, study options or enrolment, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be pleased to discuss your training goals and recommend the most suitable pathway to help you achieve your maritime qualifications.
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Unit Code |
Unit of Competency |
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BSBTWK201 |
Work effectively with others |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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MARB031 |
Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems |
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MARB032 |
Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems |
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MARC033 |
Complete engine room tasks |
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MARC034 |
Maintain hull out of water |
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MARC035 |
Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment |
|
MARC036 |
Operate deck machinery |
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MARC039 |
Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems |
|
MARC040 |
Manage fuel systems |
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MARC041 |
Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems |
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MARC042 |
Operate electrical systems |
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MARF060 |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
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MARF028 |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
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MARF029 |
Meet work health and safety requirements |
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MARF030 |
Survive at sea using survival craft |
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MARJ006 |
Follow environmental work practices |
MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Careers & Pathways:
The Maritime Industry within Australia has identified vocational outcomes and/or areas of local demand in transport, construction, shipping, and tourism sectors around the coast of Australia.
Employment Pathway:
Operate a commercial vessel as Chief Engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power up to 750 kw in waters to the outer limits of the EEZ.
Higher qualification Pathways:
MAR40224 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
MAR40324 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering – Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal – Engineer Watchkeeper – Electro-Technical Officer
aXcelerate Student Learner Portal
QMTS Training utilises the user-friendly digital learning management system aXcelerate to provide their students with everything they need to complete their certificate course.
From their aXcelerate profile, students are provided with a comprehensive, structured Learning Plan, containing a collection of structured modules based on the Units of Competency required for the certificate. Each module contains all the reading, resources and on-line assessments required to complete the module
A combination of Practical, Oral and Theory assessments will be undertaken. These assessments may consist of written projects, picture portfolios, quizzes, assignments and exams.
All students will access all on-line assessments via their aXcelerate Student Learner Portal.
Practical Assessment
Students will have two (2) 0ptions to complete the practical assessments required by the course –
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- Completing a Remote Practical Assessment or
- Attending a 2-3 day Assessment in Brisbane depending on experience
- QMTS Training reserves the right cancel practical assessments if a minimum number of 6 students are not enrolled
Private Practical Assessment
Private practical assessments are available at a cost to students who require a private practical assessment outside the scheduled sessions provided. Please refer to our Client Handbook, or call the QMTS Training customer service team, for more information.
Learners can have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this qualification through the following arrangements:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is recognition of prior learning or skills obtained from previous study or work/life experience.
Learners, who through prior learning or experience believe they have gained competence in any of the skill areas, may be granted RPL upon substantiation of that claim.
QMTS Training offers RPL on enrolment and the trainer will work with the student to define the potential for a successful application process.
NB: RPL does not give the student a discount in course fees.
Credit Transfer
Students may also apply for a credit transfer upon enrolment.
Learners who have evidence in the form of AQF certification from any other RTO or authenticated VET transcripts issued by the Registrar or from an AQF authorised issuing authority for units of competency relevant to this qualification will be given credit upon enrolment.
For more information about QMTS Training Recognition Process please refer to the Client Handbook or Phone QMTS Training on 07 3186 6930.
When enrolling into a QMTS Training course it is a requirement that all enrolment documentation is received before enrolment confirmation can occur. The required documents and information are listed below:
• Online Enrolment form
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment
• Enrolment Induction Checklist
• Copy of Driver’s Licence (front and back) or Passport
Please also note that students will be required to provide QMTS Training with their Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolment can be completed.
Intending students should possess the following skills
- A general command of spoken and written English, as well as the ability to write a simple report is required.
- As a safety consideration, QMTS Training recommends all students be physically fit to carry out all the roles and responsibilities of a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as defined in Marine Order 505.
- Students should also be able to swim (any stroke) a minimum of 25 metres fully clothed.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy
It is a requirement of this course that all enrolling students undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment.
Technology
As the delivery of the course relies on access to the aXcelerate Student Learner Portal, students must have access to their own computer, laptop or iPad (with Microsoft Office 365 software).
Students will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage. This includes how to access the internet, download documents, save files to a hard drive and upload files into the Student Learner Portal. On enrolment, all students receive a Student Learner Portal Learner Guide.
