Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
National ID:
MAR30824
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State ID:
BJZ0
Gain real-world skills in leading facilities
Nestled in the vibrant port city of Fremantle, our Fremantle campus stands as a beacon for comprehensive maritime training. Boasting some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in the country with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced equipment, and seasoned lecturers, the SM TAFE maritime program blends simulator technology with a fleet of vessels, labs, and workshops.
Steer your career as a chief or second engineer with job-ready skills.
This certificate will allow you to work as:
- chief engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
- second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ.
- chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines within the EEZ.
- an assistant under the direct supervision of the chief engineer.
- in the engine room of a vessel up to 80 meters long with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts.
Gain these skills
- maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
- undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems
- complete engine room tasks
- maintain hull out of water
- operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
- operate deck machinery
- operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
- operate electrical systems
- apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
- meet work health and safety requirements
- survive at sea using survival craft
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
This qualification is aligned to the educational requirement for Certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade II as described in Part D of the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal)
Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist)
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) (Engineer Class 1 (Motor))
Course overview
Last updated on
April 29, 2026