Qualification Description
| This qualification applies to people working in the 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. Licensing/Regulatory Information This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. AMSA certification will require: achieving MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC sea service consisting of: 180 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA-approved task bookor360 days qualifying sea service or 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA-approved task book while holding a Coxswain 1 (Cox 1), Coxswain 2 endorsed for 500 kW inboard propulsion (Cox 2 500 kW), or Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED 3) or 240 days qualifying sea service while holding a Cox 1, Cox 2 500 kW or MED 3 or 90 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA-approved task book while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification or 180 days qualifying sea service while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and assessment by an AMSA-approved assessor using the AMSA-mandated practical assessment (AMPA). |
