TDM20207 Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving - Grade 3)

Qualification: Certificate II
Training Package: TDM07 - Maritime
TAFE NSW course no: 17455

This course is for people wanting to work as Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 on board commercial vessels with engines up to 250kW operating offshore and/or 500kW operating inshore.

You will learn how to take charge of the machinery aboard a seagoing vessel where the main propulsion machinery does not exceed 500kW.

Evidence of sea time/service on board a vessel will be required to obtain a Certificate of Competency from the state regulatory authority.

Career Opportunities/Vocational Outcomes: Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED 3). The next career step for a person with this qualification is to become a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 (MED 2).

Articulation: When you finish this course you may apply for advanced standing in: - TDM30207 Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Marine Engine Driving - Grade 2). TAFE NSW course no: 17456.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course.

Modules/Units
Group 1: Mandatory units: all units must be completed.
TDMMB1907B	Carry out basic hull servicing
TDMMB3607B	Prepare a small vessel's machinery for sea within the limits of responsibility of a Marine Engine Dr
TDMME1107A	Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel
TDMMF1007B	Provide elementary first aid
TDMMF1107B	Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
TDMMF3907B	Maintain running log within the limits of responsibility of a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3
TDMMF5407A	Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
TDMMF5507A	Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel
TDMMR1807B	Operate deck machinery installed on a small vessel of less than 750 KW propulsion power
TDMMR1907B	Safely handle and stow explosive and flammable materials
TDMMR3007B	Operate and carry out basic service checks on small vessel marine propulsion systems
TDMMR3107B	Operate and carry out basic servicing on auxiliary systems
TDMMR3207B	Operate and carry out basic routine servicing of marine extra low and low voltage electrical systems
TDMMR5407B	Carry out refueling and fuel transfer operations
TDMMR6107A	Use and care for hand and power tools on a small vessel
TDMMU507B	Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel
Group 2: you can choose to do units from this group but they do not count towards course completion.
3223A	Senior first aid
TDMMF1807B	Apply medical first aid on board a vessel
TDMMF1907B	Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances
TDMMF5607A	Observe personal safety and social responsibilities
TDMMF6107A	Manage marine fire fighting and prevention activities on board a vessel
TDMMF6207A	Prevent, control and fight fires on board an ocean-going vessel
TDMMO107A	Follow maritime security procedures

Applying and enrolling:

Semester 2 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Ballina - contact Rhett Turner on (02) 6681 8900.
Port Macquarie - contact Geoff Shelton on (02) 6581 6200.

Semester 1, 2009:

Campuses:

Ballina - Flexible delivery over 36 weeks (1 year).
You also need to attend the information and enrolment session on Tuesday 3 February 2009, 12.30 pm, Room HG.01.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6681 8900.

Port Macquarie - Flexible delivery with attendance at workshops and phone-in sessions.
You also need to attend the information and enrolment session - Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 5.30pm Room J.G.20
For more information contact Geoff Shelton on (02) 6581 6200.