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Marine Engineering Workshop Skills Equivalent Skill Set

Marine Engineering Workshop Skills Equivalent Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
MARSS00031
State Code
AE346
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
27/10/2020
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
130
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/10/2020 Current Approved
Description
This Skill Set reflects additional maintenance responsibilities for people who are an Engineer Watchkeeper.
Pathway Information
This MAR Marine Engineering Workshop Skills Equivalent Skill Set is part of the MAR Maritime Training Package.This Skill Set meets the workshop skill equivalent requirement for pathways from the MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) to the MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper). This is a requirement for Engineering Cadet program in accordance with Marine Order 72.Before undertaking this Skill Set, candidates seeking certification should check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to determine additional certification requirements.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Candidates should ensure they have also read the part of the Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.
Target Group
People who do not hold a workshop skills equivalent qualification under Marine Orders, have AMSA certification to work on a vessel with propulsion power of less than 3000 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), are required to undertake additional maintenance and trade skill responsibilities, and who wish to progress to the MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper).
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This MARSS00031 Marine Engineering Workshop Skills Equivalent Skill Set reflects additional maintenance and trade skill responsibilities undertaken by someone with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Marine Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal.
General notes
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AC034 MARSS00005 Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set Skill set