Category: MED 2 MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)


27/01/2026 10/02/2026

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 Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal.

Duties and Functions

Duties and functions for which AMSA certificate of competency is required are listed in the MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505.

AMSA certification will require:

  • achieving MAR30824 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal,
  • qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505,
  • meeting the medical requirements specified in Marine Order 505 and
  • having passed final assessment as specified in Marine Order 505.

Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging rules

BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems
MARC033 Complete engine room tasks
MARC034 Maintain hull out of water
MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
MARC036 Operate deck machinery
MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
MARC040 Manage fuel systems
MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
MARC042 Operate electrical systems
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices

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