Marine Engine Driver Courses
A Marine Engine Driver is responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring the mechanical and electrical systems on small commercial vessels, such as fishing boats, ferries, and charter boats.
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How do I become a Marine Engine Driver
Get qualified to work as a Marine Engine Driver with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
MAR30821
Duration
2 weeks - 6 months
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Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Get your AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC with the nationally recognised MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal). This hands-on qualification will teach you how to carry out maintenance work on private and commercial vessels including the engines, propulsion plant, auxiliary systems, electrical systems, hull and wheelhouse, deck machinery, and fuel systems. You’ll also gain a full set of emergency response skills and learn how to s...
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Duration
2 weeks - 6 months
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Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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MAR30824
Duration
3 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Online
This qualification is designed for individuals working in, or entering, the maritime and seafood sectors. It provides the skills to command commercial vessels up to 12 metres in length, with unlimited outboard or 100kW inboard power, provided no passengers are carried. Holders may operate in sheltered waters, near aquaculture leases, or within 5 nautical miles of the coast. It also permits service as an auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles of a parent craft or shore base. Enquire now for the full list...
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Duration
3 weeks - 12 months
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MAR31021
Get the skills you need to skipper inland commercial vessels (up to 24 metres) with the MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters). This nationally recognised qualification is accredited with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The course covers: routine vessel maintenance, navigating inland waters, navigational watch duties, vessel environmental management, seamanship operations, manoeuvring vessels within near coastal waters, shipboard safety and vessel abandonme...
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MARF037
The MARF037 Follow Vessel Security Procedures (Security Awareness Training) is designed for seafarers serving on ships that must comply with the ISPS Code. This course, mandatory since 1st January 2014, meets international standards under STCW 78 as amended, and is approved by AMSA. It provides essential security knowledge required for obtaining the AMSA-issued Certificate of Safety Training (CoST), the minimum qualification needed to work on vessels in international waters.
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A Marine Engine Driver is responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring the mechanical and electrical systems on small commercial vessels, such as fishing boats, ferries, and charter boats. Their duties include starting and shutting down engines, checking fuel and oil levels, performing basic repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Marine Engine Drivers work closely with other crew members and must be able to respond quickly to mechanical issues while at sea. Depending on the class of license held (Grade 1, 2, or 3), they may operate different sizes and types of vessels with varying engine power limits.
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