Seafood and Maritime Industries Training
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Marine engineers are responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing engines, machinery and other mechanical and electronic equipment aboard ships and offshore structures. They operate and maintain a ship’s engine according to orders from the ship’s captain.
This certificate opens up possibilities for employment in various sectors such as commercial shipping, tourism, fishing, and offshore industries.
Completing this training enables individuals to pursue a career as a Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer’s Assistant or Engine Room Worker on vessels with propulsion power up to 750 kW within the EEZ, managing the operation and maintenance of the vessel’s engines and associated systems, ensuring that they are running efficiently and safely.
Delivery mode
Seafood and Maritime Industries Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 10-12 / 110 Reichardt Rd, Winnellie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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...
About Seafood and Maritime Industries Training
Seafood & Maritime Industries Training Ltd. (SMIT) is a not-for-profit, industry based provider established in 1995.
SMIT provides a range of training courses as well as being involved in national projects for the development of the maritime certificate curriculum.
The qualifications gained through SMIT are credit transferable and articulated all around Australia. SMIT is endorsed to facilitate the new national MAR (Maritime – Release 10) Industry Training Package.
English language, literacy and numeracy support is offered to learners who do not speak English as a first language – and to other groups who require assistance to become proficient in the use of industry specific language.
Professional development programs for trainers, supervisors, executives and managers are available and every effort is made to provide for innovative and flexible methods of training. Courses are conducted as face-to-face classes at SMIT training rooms. However, the organisation can customise courses for industry, community and individual requirements and deliver at your work place or at SMIT facilities.
