CERTIFICATE II IN TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)
This qualification will assist students to fast track their maritime career in either marine engineering or as a deck officer. The units of competency completed during this course will gain credit toward a Coxswain or Marine Engine Driver 3 qualification, when students reach the age of 18 and have spent sufficient time at sea to undertake regulatory examinations.
INDUSTRY RELEVANCE
The current worldwide shortage of skilled seafarers makes this course particularly relevant to the maritime industry. It is expected that this course will prepare young and enthusiastic members of the community to enter the maritime industry with a range of employable skills and develop into industry leaders of the future.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Numeracy and Literacy requirements for this course are equivalent to year eleven.
COURSE TIME COMMITMENTS
Course duration: 15 days at the Australian Maritime and Fisheries Academy followed by 5 days at sea on the tall ship One &All. Some out of hours study may be required.
COURSE FEES
If you undertake this course as part of a vocational education pathway through SACE there will be no fees for you to pay.
HOW TO APPLY
Contact AMFA to register your interest.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Students must have satisfactorily completed Stage One of the Maritime Industry Pathway through SACE before they can be selected to undertake this course.
COURSE COMPLETION
On completion of this course you will receive a Certificate II in Transport & Distribution (Maritime Operations).
CONTRIBUTION TO SACE
Students who satisfactorily complete this course while undertaking SACE will gain between 50 and 75 SACE Credit Points.
Units of competency included in this course
SFICORE106A
Meet workplace OH&S requirements
TDMMF5407A
Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
TDMMR5407B
Carry out refueling and fuel transfer operations
TDMMU507B
Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel
TDMME507B
Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone
SFISHIP 207B
Operate and maintain outboard motors
Marine Engineering Elective Units of competency included in this course
TDMMR3007B
Operate and carry out basic service on a small vessel marine propulsion system
TDMMR3007B
Operate and carry out basic service on auxiliary systems
TDMMR3207B
Operate and carry out basic routine servicing on marine extra low voltage electrical systems
TDMMR6107A
Use and care for hand and power tools on a small vessel
TDMMR6207A
Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a small coastal vessel
Deck Officer Elective Units of competency included in this course
TDMMB4507A
Monitor condition and seaworthiness of small vessel
TDMMC707C
Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel
