AFA - Australian Fisheries Academy

Certificate III in Transport & Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Marine Engine Driver 1)

The Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 certificate is the acceptable basic qualification for:

Senior in Charge of Machinery on:

seagoing vessels with a propulsion power of less than 750kW, operating in waters up to 600 nautical miles from the Australian coast

seagoing vessels with a propulsion power of 750kW and over but less than 1500kW operating in waters up to 30 nautical miles from the Australian coast

Senior in Charge of Machinery on:

seagoing vessels with a propulsion power of 1500kW operating in waters up to 600 nautical miles from the Australian coast

seagoing vessels with a propulsion power of 750kW and over but less than 1500kW operating in waters up to 200 nautical miles from the Australian coast

To be eligible for the Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Certificate a student must:

be 19 years of age

have approved service on vessels of not less than 200kW propulsion power for:

24 months with no previous training or as a marine fitter;

15 months while holding a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 certificate;

9 months while holding a Marine Engine Drive Grade 2 certificate; or

3 months as a diesel mechanic, motor mechanic or refrigeration mechanic

have satisfactorily completed a Elements of Shipboard Safety course

have met the medical standards required

have provided character and sobriety testimonials

paid the appropriate fee to the relevant maritime authority

Pre-requisites:

Elements of Shipboard Safety (Senior First Aid; Survival & Fire)

TDMMR6207A MED 1 Welding and Cutting:

$185.00 For students who do not meet the recognition of prior learning (RPL) requirements

When and where:

Port Adelaide
May 10 - Jun 25
Oct 25 - Dec 10

Port Lincoln
Jul 26 - Sep 10

Other details:

Total course cost of $1785.00 includes exam fees and learning guides

For those students who would like more information about this course, please contact AFA. Students can also visit the Marine Careers section of the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure website.