MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
This qualification is suitable for people who wish to work as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
The qualification covers theoretical and practical knowledge of the operations of mechanical equipment in an engine room of a small vessel including:
Training and assessment is conducted in a classroom environment, workshop and on vessels, activities will include:
The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D—Crew Competencies requires that a seafarer pass a final assessment prior to the issue of a certificate of competency – learn more here.
From $ 1900
Includes ESS & First Aid
For eligible Tasmanian residents, this training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.
The following additional AMSA fees apply:
As there is an AMSA licencing requirement for participants to have sea time accrued consisting of:
The qualification requires nineteen workshop days which includes the 2 days for the ESS course and 2 days for the first aid course.
All courses run from 9am to 5pm each day.
Participants should also expect to
complete some self-study and assignments outside of class hours.
All equipment, training and assessment materials that participants need will be provided by SMT.
Participants must bring their own writing materials and wear work-style clothing and enclosed footwear suitable for a Vessel and wet weather gear appropriate for the weather conditions forecast.












People who complete this will receive the qualification MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal).
In order to obtain the credentials, the following must also be submitted to AMSA:
Please note that AMSA will contact you once all your paperwork is approved to book in a time for your final oral assessment – fees apply – learn more here.
A registered training organisation – National Provider Code 7074.
We provide nationally accredited training and assessment from the Seafood Training Package – SFI and the Maritime Training Package – MAR.