MAR40224 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Become a chief engineer on domestic commercial vessels (Near Coastal)
This course provides the training and practical skills required to work as a chief engineer on domestic commercial vessels operating in near coastal waters, and supports eligibility for AMSA certification.
Gain real-world skills at our Fremantle campus, equipped with cutting-edge facilities, simulators, and experienced staff. Be job-ready with advanced technology and comprehensive training, ensuring compliance with national standards.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Where Fremantle
When Semester 2, 2026 | Semester 1, 2026
How On Campus
This qualification meets the educational requirements for Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal, as specified in Marine Order 505.
On successful completion of this course, graduates are eligible to complete the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) final assessment (oral examination). The Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (CoC) is issued by AMSA once all certification requirements are met.
A Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal CoC permits the holder to act in the following capacities on domestic commercial vessels operating within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ):
- as chief engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW
- as second engineer on a vessel with an inboard engine with propulsion power <3000 kW
- chief engineer on a vessel with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power
- assist an engineer in any tasks that may be required on board while working under the general supervision of the person in charge of the vessel’s engines
- in the engine room of a vessel with propulsion power <3000 kW
Study in specialist facilities
Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE’s Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for maritime training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. The SM TAFE maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.
You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job-ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world, and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.
- undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems
- manage refuelling
- undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems
- undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components
- complete engine room tasks
- maintain hull out of water
- operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
- operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
- operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
- operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems
- apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
Important information
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,200.00 | $473.25 | $1,673.25 |
| Concession | $367.68 | $473.25 | $840.93 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
| MARA024 Manage vessel stability | $32.40 | $9.60 | $11.75 |
| MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| MARB034 Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel | $113.40 | $33.60 | $22.25 |
| MARB041 Manage refuelling | $19.44 | $5.76 | $27.75 |
| MARB047 Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.00 |
| MARB048 Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components | $40.50 | $12.00 | $22.00 |
| MARC033 Complete engine room tasks | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC034 Maintain hull out of water | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC036 Operate deck machinery | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| MARC040 Manage fuel systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| MARC042 Operate electrical systems | $24.30 | $7.20 | $0.00 |
| MARC049 Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $29.50 |
| MARC050 Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW | $32.40 | $9.60 | $27.75 |
| MARC053 Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW | $72.90 | $21.60 | $27.75 |
| MARC054 Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW | $32.40 | $9.60 | $27.75 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $0.00 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $0.00 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $175.00 |
| MARG009 Manage an engine room and small engineering team in emergencies | $56.70 | $16.80 | $22.00 |
| MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel | $24.30 | $7.20 | $23.25 |
| MARL046 Carry out engineering calculations | $32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
| RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces | $38.88 | $11.52 | $24.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,200.00 | $473.25 | $1,673.25 |
| Concession | $367.68 | $473.25 | $840.93 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
| MARA024 Manage vessel stability | $32.40 | $9.60 | $11.75 |
| MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| MARB034 Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel | $113.40 | $33.60 | $22.25 |
| MARB041 Manage refuelling | $19.44 | $5.76 | $27.75 |
| MARB047 Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.00 |
| MARB048 Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components | $40.50 | $12.00 | $22.00 |
| MARC033 Complete engine room tasks | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC034 Maintain hull out of water | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC036 Operate deck machinery | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| MARC040 Manage fuel systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| MARC042 Operate electrical systems | $24.30 | $7.20 | $0.00 |
| MARC049 Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $29.50 |
| MARC050 Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW | $32.40 | $9.60 | $27.75 |
| MARC053 Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW | $72.90 | $21.60 | $27.75 |
| MARC054 Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW | $32.40 | $9.60 | $27.75 |
| MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements | $19.44 | $5.76 | $0.00 |
| MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft | $24.30 | $7.20 | $0.00 |
| MARF060 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $175.00 |
| MARG009 Manage an engine room and small engineering team in emergencies | $56.70 | $16.80 | $22.00 |
| MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel | $24.30 | $7.20 | $23.25 |
| MARL046 Carry out engineering calculations | $32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
| RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces | $38.88 | $11.52 | $24.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.