Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 [4] there is a declaration of medical fitness that you must complete. This lets us know that you are medically fit, and that your eyesight meets the necessary standard, to work at sea.

Sea service must be done:

• on vessels with steam propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts
• while performing duties as an assistant to an engineer or engine driver, or as a general purpose hand.

You must show you have completed 100 hours and an approved steam task book.

Attach a copy of the seafarer details page from your task book to your application.

You need to submit at least one of the following as proof of qualifying sea service:

• Record of sea service form 771 [5]
• an approved sea service log book
• the on board sea service record from your task book
• a letter from the vessel operator, owner, master or chief engineer detailing your sea service.

Read more about qualifying sea service [6].

To get a task book

To get a steam task book contact us [16].

You must also hold:

• a valid HLTAID003 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent [10].
• hold a high risk work licence for standard boiler operation issued by a State or Territory authority responsible for work health and safety legislation.

Submit a copy of your existing certificate of competency

You can complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 [4] online or download a pdf version and then complete it. 

You need to complete all sections of the form. You must:

• respond yes or no to all questions and statements in the application form
• complete all boxes (if the information requested is unknown or not applicable insert N/A)
• download a pdf version of the form to generate your barcode
• print the form
• attach copies of all required documents
• sign the declaration
• submit your application and pay a fee [12] at an AMSA-contracted Australia post outlet [13]
• provide proof of identity [14] when you lodge your application.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate [15].

You need to pass a final assessment [17] before receiving this endorsement. Once we have assessed your application you will be invited to contact AMSA Connect [16] to book your final assessment. You will then by contacted by your chosen regional office who will take payment of the examination fee [12] and confirm your booking.

If you do not pass the final assessment you will be able to have further attempts. Your assessor will advise you when you can book your resit. You will have to pay the fee each time you sit for the final assessment.

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 [4] there is a declaration of medical fitness that you must complete. This lets us know that you are medically fit, and that your eyesight meets the necessary standard, to work at sea.

Sea service must be done:

• on vessels with steam propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts
• while performing duties as an assistant to an engineer or engine driver, or as a general purpose hand.

You must show you have completed 100 hours and specific tasks, in an approved steam task book, that we have determined as relevant for the vessel.

Attach a copy of the seafarer details page from your task book to your application.

You need to submit at least one of the following as proof of qualifying sea service:

• Record of sea service form 771 [5]
• an approved sea service log book
• the on board sea service record from your task book
• a letter from the vessel operator, owner, master or chief engineer detailing your sea service.

Read more about qualifying sea service [6].

Get a task book

To get a steam task book contact AMSA Connect [16].

You must also hold:

• a valid HLTAID003 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent [10].
• hold a basic boiler licence or a licence to operate a standard boiler issued by a State or Territory authority responsible for work health and safety legislation

You must submit a copy of your existing certificate of competency.

You can complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 [4] online or download a pdf version and then complete it. 

You need to complete all sections of the form. You must:

• respond yes or no to all questions and statements in the application form
• complete all boxes (if the information requested is unknown or not applicable insert N/A)
• download a pdf version of the form to generate your barcode
• print the form
• attach copies of all required documents
• sign the declaration
• submit your application and pay a fee at an AMSA-contracted Australia post outlet [13]
• provide proof of identity [14] when you lodge your application.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate [15].

You need to pass a final assessment [17] before receiving this endorsement. Once we have assessed your application you will be invited to contact AMSA Connect [16] to book your final assessment. You will then by contacted by your chosen regional office who will take  payment of the examination fee [18] and confirm your booking.

If you do not pass the final assessment you will be able to try again. Your assessor will advise you when you can book your resit. You will have to pay the fee each time you sit for the final assessment.