Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal
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).
- 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.
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
- Be able to speak and understand English, including written documents
- Be medically fit for the duties, including eyesight
- Gain any needed sea service
- Complete training
For more information, select what you need to apply for below.
Syllabus
Trade qualification assessment
AMSA does not assess trade qualifications. If you hold a trade qualification not listed in Marine Order 505, you will need to get assessed as equivalent to one that is listed. An RTO who delivers one of the qualifications or trades listed in Marine Order 505 can do this through recognition of prior learning (RPL). We will accept a letter of equivalence from this RTO once your trade has been assessed as equivalent.
Please note: An RTO may request you to do skills gap training.
Important disclaimer
These instructions are summary information only. We make decisions about seafarer certificates under Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2022. This document has full details of the eligibility and other requirements for certificate applications.