Central Regional TAFE

MAR30821

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

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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.

Delivery mode

Central Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Corner Murat Road and Truscott Crescent, Exmouth
  • 133 Separation Point Close, Beachlands

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $618 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$618
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$618
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Central Regional TAFE to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $618 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) will prepare you for the following role.

Second Engineer

A Second Engineer performs repairs and maintenance on equipment on a ship or marine vessel. You might work on a range of vessel systems from mechan...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About Central Regional TAFE

Whatever your time in life, wherever you are in your career, whoever you want to be, however you want to get there. At Central Regional TAFE we will help you find your career, find your calling, find your start.

It all starts with short courses that give you a stepping stone, with qualifications that open doors right where you need them, with pathways towards degree courses and beyond. It all starts with teachers who know their field—and know how to share it well. It all starts with training programs developed for industry—and delivered alongside them. It all starts with flexible learning that meets you wherever you are—whatever your challenges. It all starts with a community of trainers and learners working together. It all starts with a fair chance—to make a go of the road you choose.

Because it is all about where you’re going. And it all starts when you choose Central Regional TAFE to help you get there. It all starts with options as big as our region — from Exmouth to Geraldton from Northam to Kalgoorlie — and then taking you anywhere in Australia or the world.