Who is it for

For people working in maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency in the capacity of:

• Chief engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
• Chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ.
• Second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ.
• An assistant under the general supervision of the chief engineer.
• In the engine room of a vessel with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts within the EEZ.

• Our average student, aged 25 with lots of boating behind them, and lots of work and life experience could probably expect to complete 2 weeks face to face with practical training, and 2 tutorial sessions.. Total time at least 260 hours. Learner is expected to spend 100 hours in directed flexible study and 100 hours completing Taskbook

AMSA Licensing

You need to show you have experience working at sea in an engineering capacity, performing duties as an engineer, engine driver, assistant to an engineer or engine driver, or as a general purpose hand.

You can reduce the amount of sea service you need by completing an AMSA task book. If you have completed a task book, you must attach a copy of the seafarer details page to your application.

With a completed AMSA task book, you will need:

• 180 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts
• 90 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification

Without an AMSA task book, you will need:

• 360 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts
• 180 days on commercial vessels with inboard diesel engines at least 150 kilowatts while holding a workshop skills equivalent qualification

If you have an existing certificate of competency or qualification, you must attach a copy to your application.

Course entry requirements

Marine Engine driver 3 or a trade background in engineering and Marine experience, ASQA: Nil

A training and support plan is created and updated during their enrolment.by the RTO manager

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate which is AMSA approved. They can then apply to AMSA for a licence.

Pathway

The next higher qualification is MED1.

Language Literacy Numeracy

Consideration of LLN requirements are managed in accordance with the policy. Students doing this qualification require good maths and writing skills. Students occasionally have reading difficulty with the technical terms. Those with moderate difficulties are referred to the SEE programme. After consultation those with minor difficulties are offered mentoring.

Duration

One of the first questions we get asked is “How long is the course?” We deliver a set course at Coast Training Cannonvale OVER TWO WEEKS MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Every student arrives with different abilities, skill and knowledge levels. We assess these and create an individual training plan which is only as long as needed to ensure you have the ability and knowledge required by regulations to carry out your job. During the course we re-evaluate where you are at, in case your plan needs adjusting with more/less training.

Course Structure

• Booking instructions given to the trainee prior to commencement of the course
• Pre course interview held for enrolment, sea time and LLN assessment.
• Trainer completes induction on start day.
• Trainer distributes learning material, explains assessment process and confirms induction understood.
• Deliver content as in lesson plan
• Written assessments completed and marked.
• Assignments completed and marked. Tutorials.
• Practical assessment conducted
• After each course records are reviewed for completion and stored.

Certificate is issued upon full payment and satisfactory completion of above

Subjects

• Work effectively with others
• 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
• Manage fuel systems
• Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
• Operate electrical systems
• Follow environmental work practices

Shipboard safety is extra and is required. That’s because most students already have it

RPL

Learners may have extensive mechanical experience, perhaps in automotive or electrical work and only a boat licence. These learners will understand the engineering knowledge and practical issues readily. They may have also tinkered with mechanical vehicles such as motorbikes, refrigeration and buggies giving them plenty of hands on ability. They are candidates for RPL. Also will be recreationally licensed persons who have dealt with lots of mechanical breakdowns. We have RPL kits and this is addressed as well in the pre enrolment interview. Charged at $99 per hour with time required depending on evidence collection and individual experience