Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal

This qualification lets you act as a chief engineer, or a second engineer.

This certificate will allow you to work as:

Chief engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ.
Chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines within the EEZ.
An assistant under the direct supervision of the chief engineer.
In the engine room of a vessel up to 80 metres long with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal certificate you must:

Be at least 16 years of age on the certificate issue date.
Meet medical, eyesight, sea service and course requirements.

For more information, select what you need to apply for below.

Syllabus

Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal syllabus AMSA 1107

Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal is a domestic certificate of competency issued under Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2013.

Important disclaimer

These instructions provide summary information only. We make decisions about seafarer certificates under Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2013 and National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part D—Crew competencies. These documents have full details of the eligibility and other requirements for certificate applications.

What do you need to apply for?

New certificate

Revalidation

Endorsements and restrictions

Equivalent certificate

Change your name on your certificate of competency

Replace your lost, stolen or damaged certificate of competency

New certificate

What do I need to do?

To obtain this certificate you will need to:

Meet medical and eyesight requirements

Download the:

1. Eyesight test certificate

The Eyesight test certificate form 542 lets us know that your eyesight meets the necessary standard for working at sea.

2. Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers

Provide the medical practitioner with the Guidelines for the medical assessment of near coastal seafarers.

Get your eyesight tested by a qualified medical practitioner, and get the practitioner to complete the Eyesight test certificate for you.

If you have a current AMSA medical (Certificate of medical fitness form 303) you can use this in place of the Eyesight test certificate.

You must submit your completed form as part of your Certificate of competency application form 426.

Within the Certificate of competency application there is a declaration of medical fitness that you must complete. This lets us know that you are medically fit to work at sea.

Provide evidence of sea service

The sea service you require is dependent on whether you currently hold a certificate of competency or other qualification.

All your sea service must be:

working on commercial vessels with inboard diesel propulsion power greater than or equal to 150 kilowatts
performing duties as an engineer, an engine driver, an assistant to an engineer or engine driver, or as a general purpose hand.

If you do not hold a certificate of competency or other qualification you need to show that you have either:

180 days with a completed approved task book
360 days without a task book.

If you hold a Coxswain grade 1 near coastal, Coxswain grade 2 near coastal endorsed for 500 kilowatts inboard propulsion, or Marine engine driver grade 3 near coastal you need to show that you have either:

120 days with a completed approved task book
240 days without a task book.

If you hold a workshop skill equivalent qualification you need to show that you have either:

90 days with a completed approved task book
180 days without a task book.

You must complete at least half of the qualifying sea service required for the certificate in the five years before the application.

If you have completed a task book you must attach a copy of the seafarer details page to your application.

If you have an existing certificate of competency or qualification you must attach a copy 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
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.

If you want a task book

You can get a Marine engine driver grade 2 task book from us or from some registered training organisations. To order a task book directly from us, use the AMSA chargeable publications order form.

Certificate revalidation

A Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal certificate of competency expires five years after it is issued or renewed. To keep working using your certificate you need to renew it every five years.

What do I need to do?

To renew your certificate you will need to:

Meet medical and eyesight requirements

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 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.

Provide evidence of sea service

There is no sea service requirement to revalidate a Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal certificate of competency.

Provide existing certificates

As part of your renewal application you must submit a copy of your:

existing certificate of competency
valid HLTAID003 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.

Complete and submit a certificate of competency application

You can complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 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
provide proof of identity when you lodge your application.

Endorsements and restrictions

You may apply for the following endorsements on your certificate:

endorsement as chief engineer on vessels with steam propulsion less than 750 kilowatts
endorsement as chief engineer on specific vessel(s) with steam propulsion less than 750 kilowatts.

Endorsement as chief engineer on vessels with steam propulsion less than 750 kilowatts

What do I need to do?

To obtain an endorsement to command a vessel that is carrying passengers you will need to:

1. Meet medical and eyesight requirements

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 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.

2. Provide evidence of sea service

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
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.

To get a task book

To get a steam task book contact us.

3. Meet additional requirements

You must also hold:

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

4. Provide existing certificates

Submit a copy of your existing certificate of competency

5. Complete and submit a certificate of competency application

You can complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 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
provide proof of identity when you lodge your application.

6. Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

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

Endorsement as chief engineer on specific vessel(s) with steam propulsion less than 750 kilowatts

What do I need to do?

To obtain an endorsement to command a vessel that is carrying passengers you will need to:

1. Meet medical and eyesight requirements

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 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.

2. Provide evidence of sea service

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
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.

Get a task book

To get a steam task book contact AMSA Connect.

3. Meet additional requirements

You must also hold:

a valid HLTAID003 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.
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

4. Provide existing certificates

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

5. Complete and submit a certificate of competency application

You can complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 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
provide proof of identity when you lodge your application.

5. Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

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

Related information

If you would like to find out more about endorsements, refer to the National Regulator Endorsements Approval 2014.

Equivalent certificate

If you hold a Marine engine driver grade 2 certificate, issued by a state or the Northern Territory, we will give you a Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal certificate.

If your Marine engine driver grade 2 certificate has an endorsement or restriction, your Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal certificate of competency will be have the same endorsement or restriction.

What do I need to do?

To get a Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal you will need to:

Meet medical and eyesight requirements

Within the Certificate of competency application form 426 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.

Provide existing certificate

As part of your application for an equivalent certificate you must submit a copy of your:

existing certificate of competency
valid HLTAID003 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.

Complete and submit a certificate of competency application

You can complete a Certificate of competency application form 426 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 from
attach copies of all required documents
sign the declaration
submit your application and pay a fee at an AMSA-contracted Australia post outlet
provide proof of identity when you lodge your application.

Last updated:

Thursday 4 April 2019