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Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set
Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
MARSS00005
MARSS00005
State Code
AC034
AC034
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
07/10/2013
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
130
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/10/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set reflects additional maintenance responsibilities for people who are an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal.
Pathway Information
The MAR Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set is part of the MAR Maritime Training Package.
This Skill Set meets the workshop skill equivalent or trade requirement for entry to progress from the MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal) to the MAR50213 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper).
Before undertaking this Skill Set, candidates seeking certification should check with AMSA to determine additional certification requirements.
This Skill Set meets the workshop skill equivalent or trade requirement for entry to progress from the MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal) to the MAR50213 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper).
Before undertaking this Skill Set, candidates seeking certification should check with AMSA to determine additional certification requirements.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Readers should ensure that they have also read the part of the Training Package that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.
Target Group
People who hold a MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal), have Australian Maritime Safety Authority (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 MAR50213 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper).
Suggested words for statement of attainment
The MAR Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set reflects additional maintenance and trade skill responsibilities undertaken by someone with AMSA certification as a Marine Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH825 | MARC018 | Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WH806 | MARB013 | Maintain and repair marine electrical and electronic equipment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH807 | MARB014 | Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE346 | MARSS00031 | Marine Engineering Workshop Skills Equivalent Skill Set | Skill set |