CIB - 738 Maritime - traineeships

Date of effect
17 August 2018

Updated
9 December 2022

Qualifications

MAR20121 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson)

MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

MAR20421 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)

MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)

MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations

Terms of traineeships

Full time:

MAR20121 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson)

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR20421 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time: 

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

School based

MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days on-the-job training.

Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• Up to and including 24 months duration - 2 months
• Greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
17 August 2018

Updated
9 December 2022

Qualification

MAR30122 Certificate III in Marina Operations

Terms of traineeship

Full time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary periods

2 months

Date of effect
9 December 2022

Qualification

MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering

Terms of traineeship

Full time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary periods

3 months

Date of effect
17 August 2018

Updated
9 December 2022

Qualifications

MAR30220 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)

MAR30320 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)

MAR40121 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)

MAR60120 Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)

MAR60220 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Terms of traineeships

Full time:

MAR30220 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR30320 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR40121 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR60120 Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MAR60220 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• Up to and including 24 months duration - 2 months
• Greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
9 December 2022

Qualification

MAR30022 Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services

Terms of traineeship

Full time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships

Probationary period

2 months

Certificate II level:

Linesperson - Trainees will conduct a range of tasks in vessel mooring and un-mooring operations, including working with automated line equipment and adhering to workplace health, safety, emergency, and security procedures.

Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal - Trainees will develop the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a coxswain. They will learn to command commercial marine vessels up to 12 metres in length with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 500 kW for an inboard engine. The vessel will carry passengers inshore or as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). For certification as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D, additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal - Trainees will be working in the maritime industry learning to be Chief Engineers on vessels with propulsion power up to 500 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 750 kW, in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). For certification as Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Certificate III level:

Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal - Trainees will be working in the maritime industry learning to be Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 750 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). For Certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal - Trainees will be working in the maritime industry learning to be Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). For Certification as a Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA athttps://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Master Inland Waters - Trainees will work in the maritime industry learning to be Master (Inland Waters) on commercial vessels up to 24 metres in length. For certification as a Master Inland Waters as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Certificate IV level:

Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal - Trainees will be working in the maritime industry learning to be Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). For certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 (Near Coastal) as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal - Trainees will be sailing as Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 80 metres in length. For certification as a Master up to 35 metres (Near Coastal) as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Diploma level:

Responsible for the day to day management of the appropriate fleet of vessels including shore based support for vessels masters, overseeing vessel maintenance, administration, scheduling and logistical support for field operations. Assists with the maintenance and safe operation of district vessels (<25m) in accordance with Australian Maritime Safety Authority requirements and departmental guidelines. Other activities include monitoring and reporting on maritime operations.

Level III trainee is suitable for people working in the marina industry performing a range of tasks such as berthing, mooring and storage of vessels and a range of boatyard tasks connected to sailing, cruising and general boating.

Diploma level trainees are responsible for the operation, and for the maintenance, of all propulsion systems whether steam, gas-turbine or marine-diesel and for all the cooling systems, heat-exchangers, lubricating systems, fuel-systems, water-treatment-systems, as well as electrical power [415Volt multi-alternator systems] generation and distribution on the ship, for all the diesel engines or steam-turbines that drive such alternators, for all hydraulic power systems, pneumatic systems, control systems, alarm systems and emergency systems.

Certificate III level:

Integrated Rating - Trainees will be working in entry level positions in the maritime industry as a general crew member on a ship, carrying out maintenance and lookout duties on decks and in commercial ship engine rooms. Integrated ratings steer a vessel under the direction of the officer of the watch and work in the engine room under the direction of engineering officers. For certification as an Integrated Rating as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications under the Australian Navigation Act 2012 check with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Marine Cookery - Trainees will be carrying out marine cook duties on a ship. For certification as a Marine Cook by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Certificate IV level:

Chief Integrated Rating - Trainees supervise Integrated Ratings and allocate labour to ensure effective, safe and timely completion of all deck operations and general maintenance aboard a marine vessel.

Advanced Diploma level:

Marine Engineering Class 1 - Trainees will be working as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area. For certification as an Engineer Class 1 as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Master Unlimited - Trainees will be working as a Master in the maritime industry on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area. For certification as a Master (Unlimited) as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications under the Navigation Act 2012 by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), additional requirements may be necessary. Please check with AMSA at https://www.amsa.gov.au/.

Certificate III level trainee - Vessel Traffic Services Officers (VTSO’s) are responsible for delivery of Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) accredited Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant movement of vessels within a Port.

VTSO’s are responsible for all scheduling, communication and visual surveillance relating to ship movements and port activities whilst acting as a liaison between the Port Authority, vessels, agents and other port stakeholders during the daily coordination of shipping related activities.

The MARr9.0 Maritime Training Package includes the following qualifications that support traineeship pathways:

Traineeships

• MAR20121 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson)
• MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
• MAR20421 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
• MAR30022 Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services
• MAR30122 Certificate III in Marina Operations
• MAR30220 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
• MAR30320 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
• MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
• MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
• MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)
• MAR40121 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating) 
• MAR40220 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
• MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
• MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering
• MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations
• MAR60120 Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
• MAR60220 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish apprenticeships whether full-time, part-time or school based will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

In NSW the key maritime industry apprenticeship and traineeship awards are:

• Dredging Industry Award 2020
• Fair Work Act 2009
• Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award 2020
• Marine Towage Award 2020
• Maritime Offshore Oil and Gas Award 2020
• Port Authorities Award 2020
• Ports, Harbours and Enclosed Water Vessels Award 2020
• Seagoing Industry Award 2020

• Stevedoring Industry Award 2020

All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission). The industrial instrument that applies is a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with the Commission. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94 or via their website.

This qualification is suitable for delivery in schools:

• MAR20321 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

For all school based part-time traineeships currently being delivered in New South Wales, refer to School Based Traineeships. For further information on the delivery of training for school based traineeships, refer to Training Arrangements.

The marine industry is tightly regulated by a range of international, national and state/territory conventions, codes and legislation. These regulations, license arrangements and codes of practice pertain to many different aspects of operations including safety, health, hygiene, security, anti-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, quarantine, and customs and immigration.
Examples of regulations relevant to various standards in the Training Package for maritime qualifications include but are not limited to Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Evidence of sea time/service on board a vessel will be required to obtain a certificate of competency from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. 

The regulator takes the lead in maritime safety regulation, maritime environmental emergencies and maritime and aviation search and rescue, as well as promoting and implementing safety and environmental policies.

For registered training providers which can deliver the traineeship qualifications go to training.gov.au.
A list of training organisations which are in contract with the NSW Department of Education to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.
When developing Training Plans, registered training providers should ensure that the training program satisfies the qualification packaging requirements and, at the same time, reflects the nature of the business. Training Plans should be customised so that workplace activities support and align with the qualifications units of competency.

From 1 January 2015 the NSW Government introduced new fee arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training (VET). Under Smart and Skilled, all apprenticeship and most traineeship qualifications are subsidised. For a full list of all the qualifications refer to the current NSW Skills List. Information on the types and levels of subsidies can be found in the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy. Training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised.

Training Services and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) transition arrangements are aligned and applied retrospectively from 1 September 2015.

Registered training organisations (RTOs) may commence training in either the new or superseded qualification but must meet the requirements of ASQA. For more information refer to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition.

A copy of each Vocational Training Order is available for inspection on this internet site below or at any Training Services centre of the NSW Department of Education.