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

National ID: MAR30824 | 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

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Fremantle

Duration: Five weeks

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Fremantle Five weeks No No selection criteria
Last updated on April 29, 2026