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COMPANION VOLUME
IMPLEMENTATION
GUIDE FOR
MAR MARITIME TRAINING PACKAGE
Release 5.0
CONTENTS
Version Control and Modification History ..................................................... 5
Training Packages, the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and
competency standards ........................................................................... 14
Training Packages .................................................................................. 14
Australian Qualifications Framework ......................................................... 15
Competency Standards ........................................................................... 15
AQF qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of Competency in the MAR Maritime
Training Package ................................................................................... 15
Qualifications ......................................................................................... 15
Skill Sets ............................................................................................... 18
Units of Competency............................................................................... 19
Qualification Mapping Information ........................................................... 30
Skill Sets Mapping Information ................................................................ 30
Unit of Competency Mapping Information ................................................. 30
Prerequisite Units of Competency ............................................................ 30
Prerequisite Units of Competency ............................................................ 30
Imported units and their prerequisite units ............................................... 30
Key work and training requirements in the industry ................................... 33
Regulation and licensing implications for implementation ............................ 34
IMPLEMENTATION INFORMATION ........................................................35
Key features of the Training Package and the industry that will impact on the
selection of training pathways ................................................................. 35
Industry sectors and occupational outcomes of qualifications ...................... 35
Qualification entry requirements .............................................................. 35
Pathways advice .................................................................................... 36
Access and equity .................................................................................. 36
Foundation Skills ................................................................................... 37
FSK Foundation Skills Training Package ..................................................... 37
Health and safety implications in the industry ........................................... 37
Resources and equipment relevant to the Training Package ........................ 38
Legal considerations for learners in the workplace / on placements .............. 38
Supporting learner transition between education sectors ............................ 38
ATTACHMENT A: QUALIFICATION MAPPING .........................................38
ATTACHMENT B: SKILL SETS MAPPING .................................................39
ATTACHMENT C: UNITS OF COMPETENCY MAPPING ..............................39
ATTACHMENT D: SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
LICENSING/REGULATORY INFORMATION .............................................40
ATTACHMENT E: TRAINING PACKAGE PATHWAYS ADVICE ....................47

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 2

ATTACHMENT F: GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ...................48
ATTACHMENT G: COMPANION VOLUME IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE ........50
Quality Assurance Process ...................................................................... 50
ATTACHMENT H: COMPANION VOLUME IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
TEMPLATE .............................................................................................51

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ABOUT AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY STANDARDS (AIS)
Australian Industry Standards (AIS) provides high-quality, professional secretariat
services to eleven Industry Reference Committees (IRCs), in our role as a Skills Service
Organisation (SSO).

The eleven allocated IRCs cover the Gas, Electricity, Electrotechnology, Corrections,
Public Safety (including Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and Defence), Water,
Aviation, Rail, Maritime, and Transport and Logistics industries.

AIS was established in early 2016, 20 years after its predecessor the Transport and
Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) was established, in 1996. More information
about AIS can be found at www.australianindustrystandards.org.au.

OVERVIEW INFORMATION
This Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) is designed to assist assessors,
trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises in delivering the MAR
Maritime Training Package Release 5.0. It provides advice about the structure of the
Training Package, its key features and useful links to more detailed information on a
range of related topics.

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 4

Version Control and Modification History
Training Packages are dynamic documents and are amended periodically to reflect the
latest industry practices. Training Packages are version controlled and so it is essential
that the latest release is always used.

In the version control and modification history table below, the latest information is
provided first.

Release
Release Date Comments
Number
5.0 09/07/2018 Qualifications
Six qualifications updated to incorporate the
Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA)
certification requirements.
MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations
(Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations
(Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
MAR20418 Certificate II in Maritime Operations
(Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
MAR31018 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Master Inland Waters)
Eight qualifications updated to incorporate new
unit codes
MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime Operations
(General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
MAR30118 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Marine Engine Driver Steam)
MAR30218 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Integrated Rating)
MAR30318 Certificate III in Marina Operations
MAR40118 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations
(Marine Surveying)
MAR40218 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations
(Chief Integrated Rating)
MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations
(Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations
(Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
Skill Sets

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Release
Release Date Comments
Number
Four Skill Sets updated to incorporate the new Unit
of Competency codes (equivalent)
MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set
MARSS00010 Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF
Skill Set
MARSS00011 Marine Radio Operator's VHF Skill
Set
MARSS00017 Coxswains Grade 1 Skill Set
Units of Competency
35 Units of Competency revised to better describe
how the unit is applied, include improved
Licensing/regulatory information and strengthen
assessment requirements.
MARB027 Perform basic servicing and
maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary
systems
MARB028 Service marine internal combustion
engines and propulsion and auxiliary systems
MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a
vessel up to 24 metres
MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull
on a vessel up to 80 metres
MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion
engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of
electrical systems
MARC033 Complete engine room tasks
MARC034 Maintain hull out of water
MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low
voltage electrical systems and equipment
MARC036 Operate deck machinery
MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors
MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and
auxiliary systems
MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion
engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
MARC040 Manage fuel systems
MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal
combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary
systems
MARC042 Operate electrical systems

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Release
Release Date Comments
Number
MARC043 Transmit and receive information by
marine radio
MARC044 Transmit and receive information by
marine VHF radio
MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of
vessel abandonment
MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight
fires on board a vessel
MARF029 Meet work health and safety
requirements
MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel
up to 12 metres
MARH014 Apply weather information when
navigating inland waters as Master
MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational
watch on board vessels up to 80 metres
MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel
up to 80 metres
MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe
navigation
MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe
operation of a vessel up to 12 metres
MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe
operation of a vessel up to 80 metres
MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices
MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a
vessel
MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres
MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres
within Near Coastal waters
MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel
up to 12 metres
MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on
board a vessel up to 24 metres
Minor Changes:
All qualifications in MAR Maritime Training Package
have been updated to include the most current
imported Units of Competency.
4.0 24 February Three qualifications revised and transitioned to the
2016 Standards for Training Packages 2012.
Qualifications:

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Release
Release Date Comments
Number
MAR20116 Certificate II in Maritime Operations
(Linesperson)
MAR30116 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Integrated Rating)
MAR40116 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations
(Chief Integrated Rating)
Eighteen Units of Competency revised and
transitioned to the Standards for Training
Packages 2012 and five new Units of Competency:
Units of Competency:
MARB016 Contribute to routine engine
maintenance on a vessel
MARB017 Perform routine maintenance and
repairs on a vessel
MARB018 Implement vessel planned maintenance
system
MARB019 Manage stores for planned maintenance
system
MARB025 Maintain mooring equipment
MARB026 Apply knowledge of marine terminology
and port procedures
MARC022 Perform mooring and unmooring
activities
MARC027 Contribute to the operation of engine
equipment and associated propulsion plant
MARC028 Operate deck machinery, cargo handling
gear and equipment on a vessel
MARC029 Perform rigging on board a vessel
MARC030 Use and care for hand and power tools
MARC031 Shift mooring lines using mechanical
means
MARC032 Perform dogging on board a vessel
MARE002 Communicate during mooring and
unmooring activities
MARF017 Follow work health and safety and
emergency procedures during mooring and
unmooring activities
MARF018 Assist in an emergency response
MARF019 Operate emergency equipment and
apply emergency procedures
MARF026 Follow port and terminal security
procedures

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Release
Release Date Comments
Number
MARG005 Supervise a crew
MARK005 Steer a vessel under direction of the
Master
MARN007 Use seamanship skills on board a vessel
MARO005 Contribute to monitoring and controlling
a safe engine watch
MARO006 Contribute to monitoring and controlling
a safe navigational watch
Skill Sets:
New Skill Sets for Tanker Familiarisation and
dogging and Rigging:
MARSS00015 Marine Dogging and Rigging skill set
MARSS00016 Tanker Familiarisation skill set
MARSS00017 Coxswains Grade 1 skill set
MARSS00018 Marine Dogging skill set
MARSS00019 Marine Rigging skill set
ISC upgrade:
Amendments to the following Units of
Competency:
MARB009 Manage refuelling
MARF006 Observe personal safety and social
responsibility
MARF007 Operate survival craft and other
lifesaving appliances
MARF008 Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel
MARJ001 Follow environmental work practices.
3.0 7 September Four qualifications transitioned to the Standards
2015 for Training Packages 2012 and one new
qualification.
Qualifications:
MAR30315 Certificate III in Marina Operations
MAR30415 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Marine Cookery)
MAR50315 Diploma of Maritime Operations
(Watchkeeper Deck)
MAR50415 Diploma of Maritime Operations
(Master up to 500 GT)
MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime
Operations (Master Unlimited)

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 9

Release
Release Date Comments
Number
Twelve Units of Competency transitioned to the
Standards for Training Packages 2012 and eight
new Units of Competency.
Units of Competency:
MARA009 Manage stability of a vessel 500 gross
tonnage or more
MARA010 Manage loading, unloading and stowage
of cargo
MARB020 Manage repairs and maintenance of a
vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
MARB021 Perform routine tasks in a marina
MARB022 Refuel a vessel
MARB023 Maintain marina infrastructure
MARB024 Undertake basic boatyard operations
MARC026 Operate remote controls of propulsion
plant and engineering systems
MARD003 Manage legal requirements of a vessel
MARF020 Coordinate search and rescue operations
MARF021 Manage safety and security of vessel
crew and passengers
MARF023 Apply safe work practices in a marina
MARF024 Classify marina infrastructure, vessels
and staffing structure
MARF025 Respond to marina emergencies
MARG006 Manage a vessel and its crew
MARH011 Forecast weather and oceanographic
conditions to plan a safe passage
MARH012 Manage the navigation of a vessel 500
gross tonnage or more
MARJ005 Manage compliance with environmental
management legislation
MARK006 Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage
or more
MARN006 Manage cargo operations
ISC upgrade:
Amendments to the following Units of
Competency:
MARH004 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel
up to 80 metres
MARH005 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe
navigation

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Release
Release Date Comments
Number
MARJ002 Monitor environmental management on a
vessel
2.0 27 February Seven qualifications transitioned to the Standards
2015 for Training Packages 2012.
Qualifications:
MAR30115 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Marine Engine Driver Steam)
MAR30215 Certificate III in Maritime Operations
(Marine Surveying)
MAR40115 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations
(Marine Surveying)
MAR50115 Diploma of Maritime Operations
(Engineer Watchkeeper)
MAR50215 Diploma of Maritime Operations
(Marine Surveying)
MAR60115 Advanced Diploma of Maritime
Operations (Marine Engineering Class 2)
MAR60215 Advanced Diploma of Maritime
Operations (Marine Engineering Class1)
Fifty Units of Competency transitioned to the
Standards for Training Packages 2012 and two
new Units of Competency.
Units of Competency:
MARF022 Apply maritime resource management
principles
MARL037 Demonstrate knowledge of ships and
ship routines
New units for Radio Operator and Fast Rescue
Craft:
MARC019 Transmit and receive information by
marine VHF radio within Australian Territorial
Waters
MARC043 Transmit and receive information by
marine radio
MARC044 Transmit and receive information by
marine VHF radio
MARF016 Carry out fast rescue craft operations
New units for Offshore Familiarisation:
MARA007 Contribute to safe cargo operations on
offshore support vessels
MARA008 Contribute to safe anchor handling and
towing operations

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Release
Release Date Comments
Number
Skill Sets:
New Skill Sets for Radio Operator and Fast Rescue
Craft:
MARSS00009 Australian Territorial Waters VHF
Radio Operators
MARSS00010 Marine Radio Operators VHF and HF
MARSS00011 Marine Radio Operators VHF
MARSS00012 Fast Rescue Craft Operations
New Skill Sets for Offshore Familiarisation:
MARSS00013 Cargo Handling Skill Set
MARSS00014 Anchor Handling and Cargo
Operations Skill Set
ISC upgrade:
Amendments to the following Skill Set:
MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set

Amendments to the following Units of

Competency:
MARB004 Perform routine maintenance on a
vessel up to 24 metres
MARB006 Maintain marine internal combustion
engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
MARF001 Apply basic survival skills in the event of
vessel abandonment
MARF002 Follow procedures to minimise and fight
fires on board a vessel
MARF004 Meet work health and safety
requirements
MARF005 Survive at sea using survival craft
MARK001 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres
MARO003 Transmit and receive information by the
global maritime distress and safety system
1.1 3 December ISC upgrade
2013 Minor corrections to the following Units of
Competency:
MARA005 Maintain vessel stability
MARC008 Contribute to safe anchor handling and
towing operations
MARC009 Manage stability of a vessel 500 gross
tonnage or more

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 12

Release
Release Date Comments
Number
MARC010 Manage loading, unloading and stowage
of cargo
MARC011 Manage a propulsion unit using
appropriate engine systems and support services
MARC018 Employ tools, equipment and materials
in a shipboard context
1.0 7 October Primary release
2013 The MAR Maritime Training Package is the result of
the near coastal material in the MAR13 Maritime
Training Package being transitioned to the new
Standards for Training Packages 2012.
The remaining material in the MAR13 Maritime
Training Package will be transitioned to the MAR
Maritime Training Package over time.

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TRAINING PACKAGES, THE AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
(AQF) AND COMPETENCY STANDARDS

Training Packages
Training Packages:

• specify the qualifications determined by industry groups and when required, by

regulatory requirements, to be most relevant for employment within the industry
• are developed by the relevant national IRCs in consultation with a range of
stakeholders
• are recommended to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for
endorsement by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Industry and Skills
Council (CISC)
• enable nationally recognised qualifications to be awarded through direct assessment
of workplace competencies
• encourage the development and delivery of flexible training to suit individual needs
and industry requirements
• support learning, training and assessment in a work-related environment, leading to
verifiable workplace outcomes.

The title of each endorsed Training Package is unique and relates to the broad industry
coverage of the Training Package.

Each Training Package has a unique national code assigned when the Training Package is
endorsed, for example MAR.

Training and assessment using Training Packages must be conducted by a Registered

Training Organisation (RTO) that has the qualification/s or specific Unit/s of Competency
on its scope of registration.

New Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 came into effect on 1
April 2015 and are located on the Australian Government ComLaw website.
Information about these standards can be found at the:

• Department of Education and Training

• Australian Skills Quality Authority.
Standards for Training Packages 2012 apply to the design and development of Training
Packages for endorsement by the authorising body.

Information about these current standards, including applicable templates, can be found
at the Department of Education and Training website (www.education.gov.au/training-
packages).

These templates describe mandatory and optional information that applies to Units of
Competency, assessment requirements and qualifications.

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Australian Qualifications Framework
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) provides a comprehensive, nationally
consistent framework for all qualifications in post-compulsory education and training in
Australia. In the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, the AQF enables
national recognition of qualifications and Statements of Attainment.
The packaging rules are defined within each qualification in a Training Package.

Competency Standards
The broad concept of industry competency is the ability to perform particular tasks and
duties to the standard of performance expected in the workplace. Competency standards
cover all aspects of workplace performance and involve:
• performing individual tasks
• managing a range of different tasks
• responding to contingencies or breakdowns
• dealing with the responsibilities of the workplace, including working with others.
Workplace competency is the ability to apply relevant skills and knowledge consistently
over time and in the required workplace situations and environments.

Competency standards are determined by industry to meet industry skill needs and
focus on what is expected of a competent individual in the workplace.

AQF QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL SETS AND UNITS OF COMPETENCY IN THE

MAR MARITIME TRAINING PACKAGE

Qualifications
The MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 provides details of the Units of
Competency and their Assessment Requirements that must be achieved to award AQF
qualifications.
The rules around which Units of Competency can be combined to make up a valid AQF
qualification are referred to as the packaging rules. The packaging rules must be
followed to ensure the integrity of nationally recognised qualifications issued.

Codes and titles

There are mandatory conventions specified in the Standards for Training Packages 2012
for the titles and codes used in Training Packages and their components.

Extract from the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Extract from the Training Package Products Policy.

Each qualification has an eight-character code where the:

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• first three characters identify the Training Package
• First number identifies the AQF qualification level
• second and third numbers identify a qualification’s position in the sequence of
qualifications at that AQF qualification level
• fourth and fifth numbers identify the year in which the qualification was endorsed.
For example: MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near
Coastal).
The title of each endorsed Training Package qualification is unique. Qualification titles
use the following sequence:
• first, the qualification is identified as either Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III,
Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate
Diploma
• this is followed by the words ‘in’ for Certificates I to IV and Graduate Certificate, and
‘of’ for Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma
• then, the industry descriptor, for example Maritime Operations
• then, if applicable, the occupational or functional stream in brackets, for example
MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal).

AQF Qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0

The following AQF qualifications are in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0:

Code Qualification Title

AQF 1

MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)

AQF 2

MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

MAR20418 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near

Coastal)

MAR20116 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson)

AQF 3

MAR30118 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)

MAR30128 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)

MAR30215 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)

MAR30318 Certificate III in Marina Operations

MAR30415 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)

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Code Qualification Title

MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near
Coastal)

MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near

Coastal)

MAR31018 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)

AQF 4

MAR40118 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)

MAR40128 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)

MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near

Coastal)

MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near

Coastal)

AQF 5

MAR50115 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper)

MAR50215 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)

MAR50315 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)

MAR50415 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500GT)

MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near

Coastal)

MAR50713 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal)

AQF 6

MAR60115 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 2)

MAR60215 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class1)

MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

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Skill Sets
Skill Sets are single Units of Competency or combinations of Units of Competency from
an endorsed Training Package/s that link to a licensing or regulatory requirement or a
defined industry need.

Source: Training Package Products Policy.

A Skill Set is awarded with the issuing of a Statement of Attainment.
Each Skill Set has a code that is automatically issued by www.training.gov.au (TGA)
where the:
• first three characters identify the Training Package
• next two characters indicate that it is a Skill Set
• numbers identify the Skill Set’s position in the sequence of Skill Sets.

For example: MARSS00013 Cargo Handling Skill Set

Skill Sets in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0

The following Skill Sets are in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0:

Code Title

MARSS00004 Marine Emergency Care, Craft and Communication Skill Set

MARSS00005 Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set

MARSS00006 Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Shipboard Safety Skill Set

MARSS00007 Safety Training Certification Skill Set

MARSS00008 Shipboard Safety Skill Set

MARSS00009 Australian Territorial Waters VHF Radio Operator’s Skill Set

MARSS00010 Marine Radio Operator’s VHF and HF Skill Set

MARSS00011 Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Skill Set

MARSS00012 Fast Rescue Craft Operations Skill Set

MARSS00013 Cargo Handling Skill Set

MARSS00014 Anchor Handling and Cargo Operations Skill Set

MARSS00015 Marine Dogging and Rigging Skill Set

MARSS00016 Tanker Familiarisation Skill Set

MARSS00017 Coxswains Grade 1 Skill Set

MARSS00018 Marine Dogging Skill Set

MARSS00019 Marine Rigging Skill Set

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Units of Competency
Units of Competency are nationally agreed statements about the skills and knowledge
required for effective performance in the workplace. They outline work outcomes as
defined by regulatory requirements and agreed by industry.

As such, they identify the skills and knowledge (as outcomes) that contribute to the whole
job function  they do not describe how to perform a particular role.

Each Unit of Competency covers a specific work activity, the range of conditions under
which the activity is conducted and the foundation skills essential to performance.
The same Unit of Competency (i.e. specific work activity) can be relevant across a range
of AQF qualification levels. It is important to check the packaging rules in qualifications
to establish how units can apply.

Extract from the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Extract from the Training Package Products Policy.

Codes and titles

There are mandatory conventions specified in the Standards for Training Packages 2012
for the codes and titles used in Training Packages and their components.

The codes are assigned to Units of Competency when the Training Package is endorsed,
or when new Units of Competency are added to an existing endorsed Training Package.

Each Unit of Competency has a specific character code where the:

• first three characters identify the Training Package, for example: MAR
• next character/s indicates the competency field
• numbers identify a unit’s position in the sequence of units in the competency field in
the Training Package.

For example: MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft.

Assessment Requirements
Each Unit of Competency has its own assessment requirements that identify the:

• Performance evidence
• Knowledge evidence
• Assessment conditions.

The same code is used for the Unit of Competency and its associated assessment
requirements.

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Units of Competency in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0

The following Units of Competency are in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release
5.0:

Code Title

MARA Handling Cargo and Vessel Stability

MARA001 Contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers

MARA002 Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers

MARA003 Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo

MARA004 Manage vessel stability

MARA005 Maintain vessel stability

MARA006 Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

MARA007 Contribute to safe cargo operations on offshore support vessels

MARA008 Contribute to safe anchor handling and towing operations

MARA009 Manage stability of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

MARA010 Manage loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

MARB Equipment Checking and Maintenance

MARB001 Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel

MARB008 Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a
coastal vessel

MARB009 Manage refuelling

MARB010 Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres

MARB011 Undertake maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical

systems

MARB012 Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural

components

MARB013 Maintain and repair marine electrical and electronic equipment

MARB014 Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment

MARB015 Maintain firefighting appliances

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Code Title

MARB016 Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel

MARB017 Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel

MARB018 Implement vessel planned maintenance system

MARB019 Manage stores for planned maintenance system

MARB020 Manage repairs and maintenance of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

MARB021 Perform routine tasks in a marina

MARB022 Refuel a vessel

MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems

MARB023 Maintain marina infrastructure

MARB024 Undertake basic boatyard operations

MARB025 Maintain mooring equipment

MARB026 Apply knowledge of marine terminology and port procedures

MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and
auxiliary systems

MARB028 Service marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary
systems

MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres

MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres

MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary
systems

MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems

MARC Equipment Operations

MARC011 Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support
services

MARC012 Monitor and manage vessel operations

MARC013 Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW

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Code Title

MARC014 Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres

MARC015 Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to

1500 kW

MARC016 Operate propulsion transmission systems up to 1500 kW

MARC017 Operate 240 to 440 voltage alternating current electrical systems

MARC018 Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context

MARC019 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio within Australian
Territorial Waters

MARC022 Perform mooring and unmooring activities

MARC023 Operate and maintain a boiler

MARC024 Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary
equipment

MARC025 Operate and maintain engines for auxiliary systems other than steam
auxiliary systems

MARC026 Operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems

MARC027 Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion

plant

MARC028 Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel

MARC029 Perform rigging on board a vessel

MARC030 Use and care for hand and power tools

MARC031 Shift mooring lines using mechanical means

MARC032 Perform dogging on board a vessel

MARC033 Complete engine room tasks

MARC034 Maintain hull out of water

MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and
equipment

MARC036 Operate deck machinery

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MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors

MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems

MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary
systems

MARC040 Manage fuel systems

MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant
and auxiliary systems

MARC042 Operate electrical systems

MARC043 Transmit and receive information by marine radio

MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio

MARD Administration and Human Resources

MARD001 Manage business and administration on vessels limited by tonnage or near

coastal operations

MARD002 Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near

coastal operations

MARD003 Manage legal requirements of a vessel

MARE Communication

MARE001 Communicate effectively when performing engineering duties

MARE002 Communicate during mooring and unmooring activities

MARF Operational Quality and Safety

MARF003 Follow vessel security procedures

MARF006 Observe personal safety and social responsibility

MARF007 Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances

MARF008 Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF009 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF010 Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel

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MARF011 Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel

MARF012 Control safe access to and on vessel

MARF013 Provide medical first aid on board a vessel

MARF014 Respond to emergencies

MARF015 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel

MARF016 Carry out fast rescue craft operations

MARF017 Follow work health and safety, and emergency procedures during mooring
and unmooring activities

MARF018 Assist in an emergency response

MARF019 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

MARF020 Coordinate search and rescue operations

MARF021 Manage safety and security of vessel crew and passengers

MARF022 Apply maritime resource management principles

MARF023 Apply safe work practices in a marina

MARF024 Classify marina infrastructure, vessels and staffing structure

MARF025 Respond to marina emergencies

MARF026 Follow port and terminal security procedures

MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements

MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft

MARG Teamwork

MARG001 Work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres

MARG002 Manage a small crew

MARG003 Manage an engine room and small engineering team

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MARG004 Provide leadership to crew

MARG005 Supervise a crew

MARG006 Manage a vessel and its crew

MARH Navigation

MARH006 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions

MARH007 Apply command navigation procedures on vessels limited by tonnage or

near coastal operations

MARH008 Plan and conduct a passage

MARH009 Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely

MARH010 Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position

MARH011 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

MARH012 Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres

MARH014 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master

MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80

metres

MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres

MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

MARI Regulations and Port Operations

MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12

metres

MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres

MARJ Environment

MARJ003 Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation

MARJ004 Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel

MARJ005 Manage compliance with environmental management legislation

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MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices

MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel

MARK Manoeuvring Vessels

MARK003 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres

MARK004 Perform basic vessel manoeuvres

MARK005 Steer a vessel under direction of the Master

MARK006 Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters

MARL Marine Engineering

MARL001 Carry out engineering calculations

MARL002 Apply basic principles of naval architecture

MARL003 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers

MARL004 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and

equipment

MARL005 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine control systems and automation

MARL006 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems

MARL007 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems

MARL008 Demonstrate basic knowledge of ships and ship routines

MARL009 Perform basic marine engineering calculations

MARL010 Apply basic principles of marine electrotechnology

MARL011 Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics

MARL012 Apply basic principles of marine mechanics

MARL013 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers

MARL014 Apply intermediate principles of marine electrotechnology

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MARL015 Apply intermediate principles of marine engineering thermodynamics

MARL016 Apply intermediate principles of marine mechanics

MARL017 Apply intermediate principles of naval architecture

MARL018 Apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology

MARL019 Apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics

MARL020 Apply advanced principles of marine mechanics

MARL021 Apply advanced principles of naval architecture

MARL022 Demonstrate basic knowledge of ship construction

MARL023 Demonstrate basic knowledge of ship operation and maintenance

MARL024 Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers

MARL025 Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and

systems

MARL026 Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine control systems and

automation

MARL027 Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems

MARL028 Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine electrical systems

MARL029 Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of marine steam turbines and main

boilers

MARL030 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers

MARL031 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and

systems

MARL032 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and

automation

MARL033 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems

MARL034 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems

MARL035 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine steam turbines and main

boilers

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MARL036 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of ship operation and maintenance

MARL037 Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines

MARM Marine Surveying

MARM001 Apply knowledge of safety management system legal framework in the

workplace

MARM002 Apply vessel construction theory to marine survey tasks

MARM003 Identify factors that affect a commercial vessel’s fitness for purpose

MARM004 Work in the marine surveying sector

MARM005 Assess compliance with marine environment protection requirements

MARM006 Assist in the survey of commercial vessels

MARM007 Assist in the survey of vessel mechanical features

MARM008 Evaluate vessel stability

MARM009 Implement a systematic approach to the audit of safety management

systems

MARM010 Survey lifesaving appliances, fire and other safety systems

MARM011 Calculate, assess and report on vessel trim and stability

MARM012 Conduct a range of surveys on domestic commercial vessels

MARM013 Conduct an audit of safety management systems

MARM014 Develop marine survey reports

MARM015 Participate in investigating marine incidents

MARM016 Survey hull and superstructure of a commercial vessel

MARM017 Survey vessel operational systems

MARM018 Undertake a periodic statutory survey

MARM019 Establish a marine surveyor practice

MARN Seamanship

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MARN001 Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a vessel

MARN004 Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres

MARN005 Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel

MARN006 Manage cargo operations

MARN007 Use seamanship skills on board a vessel

MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

MARO Watchkeeping

MARO001 Perform basic lookout duties

MARO002 Maintain a safe navigational watch

MARO003 Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety
system

MARO004 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

MARO005 Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch

MARO006 Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

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QUALIFICATION MAPPING INFORMATION
The qualification mapping information maps the MAR Maritime Training Package Release
5.0 qualifications to qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 4.0.

Attachment A: Qualification mapping information

SKILL SETS MAPPING INFORMATION

The Skill Sets information maps the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 Skill
Sets to Skill Sets in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 4.0.
Attachment B: Skill Sets mapping information

UNIT OF COMPETENCY MAPPING INFORMATION

The Unit of Competency information maps the MAR Maritime Training Package Release
5.0 Units of Competency to Units of Competency in the MAR Maritime Training Package
Release 4.0:

Attachment C: Units of Competency mapping information

PREREQUISITE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

There are no prerequisite units in maritime specific units in the MAR Maritime Training
Package.

Where imported units have prerequisites, these units have been listed in the qualification
packaging rules.

PREREQUISITE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

There are no prerequisite units in maritime specific units in the MAR Maritime Training
Package.

Where imported units have prerequisites, these units have been listed in the qualification
packaging rules.

IMPORTED UNITS AND THEIR PREREQUISITE UNITS

The MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 includes imported Units of Competency
from other Training Packages.
Please check the relevant assessment requirements of the source Training Package by
accessing the national training website www.training.gov.au (TGA) or a physical copy
regarding any special conditions that may apply to the assessment of imported Units of
Competency.

For up-to-date releases of the imported units, refer to www.training.gov.au or the

respective SSO.

Where any of the units listed below are used to form a qualification or Skill Set they do
not count as units imported under the qualification packaging rule:

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• Elective units may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package. The
elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification

Where imported Units of Competency are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all
prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Code Title

AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package

AURREA2001 Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in a marine workplace

CHC Community Services Training Package

CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships

BSB Business Services Training Package

BSBADM307 Organise schedules

BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace

BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers

BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBINN201 Contribute to workplace innovation

BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet
legislative requirements

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others

BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development

HLT Health Training Package

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package

MEM11010B Operate mobile load shifting equipment

MEM50003B Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment

MEM50004B Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes

MSA07 Manufacturing Training Packages

MSAPMPERC200C Work in accordance with an issued permit

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MSAPMPER205C Enter confined space

PUA12 Public Safety Training Package

PUALAW003B Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

PSP Public Sector Training Package

PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management

PSPREG201A Carry out inspections and monitoring under guidance

PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks

PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

TAE Training and Education Training Package

TAEASS402 Assess competence

TLI Transport & Logistics Training Package

TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package

SITHCCC102 Prepare simple dishes

SITHCCC201 Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC207 Use cookery skills effectively

SITHKOP101 Clean kitchen premises and equipment

SITXCCS303 Provide service to customers

SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXINV202 Maintain the quality of perishable items

SITXINV401 Control stock

SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices

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KEY WORK AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY
The Maritime industry is a highly-regulated environment and has a diverse range of
occupations, business types, sizes and locations. People with a MAR Maritime Training
Package qualification and/or Skill Sets are well placed to work in the maritime industry
as a seafarer. The range of occupations include Linesperson, Deck Hands, Coxswains,
Marine Engine Drivers, Marine Engineers, Cooks, Integrated Ratings, Marine Surveyors,
Deck Officers and Ships Master.
Please click here to download the 2017 Maritime Skills Forecast.

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REGULATION AND LICENSING IMPLICATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Most Units of Competency, Skill Sets and qualifications in MAR Maritime Training Package
Release 5.0 align to national and international legislation. Where regulation and/or
licensing does not apply, the following statement is included:

• No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification Unit of

Competency at the time of publication

The Training Package has direct links to the National Standard for Commercial Vessels
(NSCV). NSCV Part D is the prescribed standard in Marine Order 505 for crew
competencies.
The Near Coastal (NC) qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package are cited as
meeting the certification requirements defined by NSCV Part D. Certification is the
responsibility of the AMSA.

For a qualification, Skill Set or Unit of Competency to be accepted for AMSA certification
under NSCV Part D or Marine Order (MO) 506, the National law requires the RTO issuing
the qualification, Skill Set or Unit/s of Competency to be approved by AMSA.

For certification purposes, credit transfer cannot be provided for qualifications, Skill Sets
or Unit/s of Competency issued by a non-approved AMSA RTO. However, evidence that
the candidate has been assessed as competent via a challenge test or skills recognition
carried out by an approved AMSA RTO would be accepted. People seeking certification
should check with AMSA.

The MAR Maritime Training Package also has direct links to the Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) which are reflected in Marine Orders 70-73
(2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the AMSA.

If qualifications are cited as meeting AMSA certification requirements defined by Marine

Orders 70-73, this is noted in the qualification description (under licensing/regulatory
information).

The Radiocommunications Act 1992 (the Radcomm Act), through the

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2015
requires that operators of very high frequency (VHF) maritime ship stations are
appropriately qualified to operate the stations. This means that operators are required to
hold a relevant Australian maritime radio operator's certificate of proficiency or an
equivalent overseas qualification.

The Australian Maritime College (AMC) acts as the ACMA delegate in providing marine
radio certificate services under the Radcomm Act including the issue of Short Range
Radio Operator’s Certificates of Proficiency (SROCPs). Operators who have attained a
statement of attainment from an RTO for one of the following Units of Competency can
apply to the AMC for the issue of a SROCP without the need to sit a further examination.
• MARC043 Transmit and receive information by marine radio
• MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio
Attachment D: Summary of qualification licensing and regulatory requirements
(optional)

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IMPLEMENTATION INFORMATION
KEY FEATURES OF THE TRAINING PACKAGE AND THE INDUSTRY THAT
WILL IMPACT ON THE SELECTION OF TRAINING PATHWAYS
Pathways define a sequence of learning or experience that can be followed to attain
competency and describe the way in which training and assessment is undertaken in an
education or training program. They are not mandatory and may vary depending on
the qualification or training program, the needs of the individual and the industry.
The structure of qualifications maximises flexibility between qualifications at the same
AQF level (horizontal) and between qualifications at different levels (vertical). The
Training Package is flexible and in many ways pathways can be constructed to align with
individual requirements and business needs of industry. RTOs can work with their clients
to apply the flexibility available in the qualifications to ensure ‘fit for purpose outcomes’.

The Training Package also contains Units of Competency imported from other Training
Packages to enable organisations with broader needs to ensure qualifications are
relevant to their operation.

INDUSTRY SECTORS AND OCCUPATIONAL OUTCOMES OF

QUALIFICATIONS
The MAR Maritime Training Package contains 26 qualifications comprising 202 industry-
specific Units of Competency aligned to occupations across the following sectors:

• Near Coastal (NC)

• Blue water/Ocean going
• Off-shore
• Ports (Linesperson)
• Marinas.

QUALIFICATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry requirements are the knowledge, skills or experience required to enter a
qualification. They may be expressed as Units of Competency, qualifications or
vocational outcomes and must be demonstrated prior to commencing the qualification.

In the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 entry requirements apply to the
following qualifications:

• MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near

Coastal) is an entry requirement for MAR50713 Diploma of Maritime Operations
(Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal)

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PATHWAYS ADVICE
Attachment E provides qualification pathways guidance. Information about specific
pathways relevant to qualifications in the Training Package is best provided by RTOs
delivering the qualifications and state/territory advisory bodies.

Generally, all qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 are
suitable for delivery via an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

The Australian Apprenticeships website offers information about traineeships and

apprenticeships and includes links to State and Territory Training Authorities (STAs) that
monitor provision.
VET in Schools programs are packaged and delivered in a variety of ways across Australia.
However, it is highly recommended that schools work together in partnership with an RTO
where qualifications or Skill Sets result in strong transferable skills relevant to the needs
of the individual and commercial enterprises.
The following qualifications have been identified as being suitable for VET in Schools:

• MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

• MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
• MAR30318 Certificate III in Marina Operations.

VET in Schools programs are packaged and delivered in a variety of ways across
Australia. However, it is highly recommended that schools work together in partnership
with an RTO with the above qualifications on their scope of registration.

Currently there are no credit transfer arrangements between qualifications in this

Training Package and higher education qualifications.
Attachment E: MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 pathways advice

ACCESS AND EQUITY

Good vocational education and training, and assessment include making adjustments to
meet the learning and assessment needs of individuals. An open mind, common sense
and tailoring training and assessment to individual circumstances should ensure
individuals achieve the standards employers and RTOs expect.

Adjustments can be made to assist learners to access and participate in vocational

education and training. Adjustments are reasonable if they achieve this purpose and
take into account factors such as the nature of the learner’s ability and disability, the
views of the learner, the potential effect of the adjustment on the learner and others,
and the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.

Reasonable adjustments need only be that – reasonable. It is about identifying what

adjustments might reasonably be made and how they may be put into place.
Assessment processes and techniques should be modified for distance-based learners,
be culturally appropriate and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy
and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

An individual’s access to the assessment process should not be adversely affected by

restrictions placed on the location or context of assessment.

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FOUNDATION SKILLS
Foundation skills is the term that the Australian Government uses in a number of
different contexts, including vocational Units of Competency, to capture language,
literacy and numeracy skills and employment skills.

Language, literacy and numeracy skills can make the difference between whether or not
someone succeeds in training and at work. These important skills are now called
‘foundation skills’ because they are the foundation to other more specific technical skills.
All Units of Competency in MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 clearly describe
the foundation skills that are essential to performance in the elements and performance
criteria of the units.

This is achieved with the use of key words or phrases to indicate foundation skills that
are essential to performance. It is important to note that foundation skills may not have
the same meaning in every instance and do need to be considered in the relevant job
context.

Foundation skills are also explicit in the assessment requirements and are written into
the performance evidence. For example:

• ‘reading and interpreting written information’ involves literacy skills

• ‘effective verbal, written and visual communication strategies’ involves language
skills and literacy skills
• ‘using calculators to perform calculations’ involves numeracy skills
• ‘applying relevant work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS)
requirements and work practices’ involves employment skills.
The significance of each of these skills will also vary in respect to job roles and the
strengths of individuals. It is important for users of the Training Package to contextualise
relevant foundation skills identified in Units of Competency and performance criteria.

FSK Foundation Skills Training Package

The FSK Foundation Skills Training Package allows RTOs to choose and deliver
foundation skills Units of Competency, qualifications and Skill Sets that will enable
learners to build the specific foundation skills they need to achieve vocational
competency.

Foundation skills units provide additional information about the types of language,
literacy and numeracy skills that are needed to meet the requirements of vocational
units.
The Training Package can be downloaded from www.training.gov.au.

HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPLICATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) has been used in
Units of Competency to refer to the relevant legislation. As not all jurisdictions have
implemented the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act the combined term is used to
recognise that either the national model or existing state/territory instrument will apply,
as specified by the relevant regulatory authority.

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In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Act has not been implemented, RTOs are advised
to contextualise the Unit of Competency by referring to the existing state OHS legislative
requirements.

RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT RELEVANT TO THE TRAINING PACKAGE

The assessment requirements relevant to each Unit of Competency refer to the relevant
resources and equipment required for assessment.

Where specific equipment is referred to, it must be used in the relevant assessment.
In particular, for assessment, access is required to:

• applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of

practice and operation manuals
• relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) that
replicate and are currently used in industry.

Specific assessment requirements and strategies are defined in the relevant unit where
applicable.

RTOs can only conduct training and/or assessment of the qualifications and/or Units of
Competency in this Training Package provided they are covered by their Scope of
Registration.

The assessment requirements for each Unit of Competency specify the relevant
resources and equipment required to achieve the vocational outcomes of the MAR
Maritime Training Package Release 5.0.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LEARNERS IN THE WORKPLACE / ON

PLACEMENTS
Legal requirements that apply to specific industries and VET vary across each state and
territory, and the Commonwealth.
Contact relevant state/territory and Commonwealth departments to determine specific
legal requirements.

SUPPORTING LEARNER TRANSITION BETWEEN EDUCATION SECTORS

The MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
and MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 NC) provide
school leavers with an introduction to the Maritime industry.
There are currently no formal transition arrangements between VET and Higher
Education.

ATTACHMENT A: QUALIFICATION MAPPING

Mapping information for Qualifications can be found in the MAR CVIG Mapping
Information Attachments A–C spreadsheet

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ATTACHMENT B: SKILL SETS MAPPING
Mapping information for Skill Sets can be found in the MAR CVIG Mapping Information
Attachments A–C spreadsheet

ATTACHMENT C: UNITS OF COMPETENCY

MAPPING
Mapping information for units of competency can be found in the MAR CVIG Mapping
Information
Attachments A–C spreadsheet

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ATTACHMENT D: SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
LICENSING/REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory authority at the time of publication of this Training Package is AMSA.

For AMSA certification purposes the qualifications listed below must be delivered and
assessed by an RTO approved by AMSA.

People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near

Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for
certification as a General Purpose Hand Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR10318 Certificate I in Maritime
Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) and an AMSA approved first aid
certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near

Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain

Grade 2 Near Coastal (NC) as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels
(NSCV) Part D.

AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2
Near Coastal)
• sea service consisting of:
o 7 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
or

o 60 days qualifying sea service

• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical
assessment (AMPA) conducted on a vessel ≥5.0 m in length.
For AMSA certification purposes this qualification and all core units must be assessed by
a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA.

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MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near
Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Coxswain

Grade 1 Near Coastal (NC) as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels
(NSCV) Part D.

AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1
Near Coastal)
• sea service consisting of:
o 30 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task
book;
or
o 240 days qualifying sea service
• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical
assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥5.0 m in length.
For AMSA certification purposes this qualification and all core units must be assessed by
a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA.

MAR20418 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3

Near Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Marine

Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal (NC) as defined in the National Standard for
Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR20418 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver

Grade 3 Near Coastal)
• sea service consisting of:
o 20 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
or

o 60 days qualifying sea service

• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical
assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel
propulsion power ≥75 kW.
For AMSA certification purposes this qualification and all units must be assessed by a
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA.

MAR30118 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification
as a Marine Engine Driver (Steam) by the AMSA.
Certification will require achievement of other requirements; people seeking certification
should check with AMSA.

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MAR30215 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for accreditation
as a statutory marine surveyor of domestic commercial vessels by the AMSA.
Accreditation will require achievement of other requirements, people seeking
accreditation should check with AMSA.

MAR30415 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification
as a Marine Cook by the AMSA.
Certification will require the successful achievement of the MAR30415 Certificate III in
Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery), the completion of the AMSA Basic Safety Training
course (which includes Security Awareness Training) and hold the following valid
certificates:
• Certificate of Safety Training, and
• AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
• People seeking certification should check with AMSA

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MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2
Near Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver

Grade 2 Near Coastal (NC) as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels
(NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver

Grade 2 NC
• sea service consisting of:
o 180 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task
book
or
o 360 days qualifying sea service
or
o 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task
book, while holding a Coxswain 1 (Cox 1), Coxswain 2 endorsed for 500
kW inboard propulsion (Cox 2 500 kW), or Marine Engine Driver Grade 3
(MED 3)
or

o 240 days qualifying sea service while holding a Cox 1, Cox 2 500 kW or
MED 3
or

o 90 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
while holding a workshop skill equivalent qualification
or

o 180 days qualifying sea service while holding a workshop skill equivalent
qualification
• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical
assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel
propulsion power ≥150 kW.
For AMSA certification purposes this qualification and all units must be assessed by a
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA.

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MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near
Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master

<24 metres Near Coastal (NC) as defined in the National Standard for Commercial
Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
AMSA certification of competency will require:

• achieving MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master <24 m Near

Coastal)
• sea service consisting of:
o 120 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task
book
or

o 600 days qualifying sea service

• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical
assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m in length.
For AMSA certification purposes this qualification and all units must be assessed by a
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA.

MAR31018 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as a Master

Inland Waters as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part
D.

AMSA certification will require:

• achieving MAR31018 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland

Waters)
• sea service consisting of:
o 60 days qualifying sea service and a completed AMSA approved task book
or
o 120 days qualifying sea service
• meeting the medical and eyesight requirements specified in the NSCV Part D and
• assessment by an AMSA approved assessor using the AMSA mandated practical
assessment (AMPA) conducted on a commercial vessel ≥7.5 m in length.

For AMSA certification purposes this qualification and all core units must be assessed by
a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by AMSA.

MAR40118 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for accreditation
as a statutory marine surveyor of domestic commercial vessels by the AMSA.
Accreditation will require achievement of other requirements, people seeking
accreditation should check with AMSA.

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MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1
Near Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for
certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part
D.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime
Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and
completed AMSA approved task book or qualifying sea service or qualifying sea service
and a workshop skill equivalent qualification, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA
approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near

Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for
certification as a Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D.

Certification as a Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal (as defined by the NSCV Part
D) will require achievement of the MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations
(Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 24 metres
Near Coastal, an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and
an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with the
AMSA.

This level of qualification is also currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for
certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D.

Certification as a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal will require achievement of the
MAR40618 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal),
qualifying sea service and completed AMSA approved task book or qualifying sea service,
an appropriate radio certificate of proficiency, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA
approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.
MAR50115 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper)

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification
as an Engineer Watchkeeper by the AMSA. People seeking certification should check
requirements with AMSA.

MAR50215 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying)

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for accreditation
as a surveyor of domestic commercial vessels by the AMSA.
Accreditation will require achievement of other requirements; people seeking
accreditation should check with AMSA.
MAR50315 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)

This qualification meets some of the requirements for the certification as a Watchkeeper
(Deck) as described in Marine Orders 70 and 71 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012
by the AMSA. People seeking certification should check the requirements with AMSA.

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MAR50415 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500GT)

This qualification meets some of the requirements for certification as a Master <500 GT
as described in Marine Order 70 and 71 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012 by the
AMSA. People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near

Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information
This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for
certification as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D.
Certification will require achievement of the MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations
(Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed AMSA
approved task book or qualifying sea service or qualifying sea service and a workshop
skill equivalent qualification, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid
certificate; people seeking certification should check with AMSA.

Certification will also require either MAR40518 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations

(Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) or a trade (as specified in NSCV Part D).

MAR50713 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near

Coastal) Licensing/Regulatory Information

This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for
certification as a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal as defined by the NSCV Part D.

Certification will require achievement of the MAR50713 Diploma of Maritime Operations

(Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal), certification as a Master less than 35 metres
Near Coastal, qualifying sea service and completed AMSA approved task book or
qualifying sea service, AMSA final assessment, an appropriate radio certificate of
proficiency and an AMSA approved first aid certificate; people seeking certification
should check with AMSA.

MAR60115 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering

Class 2)

This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as an Engineer Class 2
as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014): under the Navigation Act 2012 by the
AMSA. People seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

MAR60215 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering

Class 1)

This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as an Engineer Class 1
as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014): under the Navigation Act 2012 by the
AMSA. People seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)

This qualification meets some of the requirements for certification as a Master
(Unlimited) as described in Marine Orders 70 and 71(2014) under the Navigation Act
2012 by the AMSA. People seeking certification should check with AMSA.

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ATTACHMENT E: TRAINING PACKAGE PATHWAYS
ADVICE

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ATTACHMENT F: GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND
DEFINITIONS

Radio Units of Competency

ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aids

MARPA Manual Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

ECS Electronic Chart System

Terms

Inshore operations Operations of a vessel that are conducted laterally along the
coast from either the base or a regular port of departure of the
vessel that is within 15 nm to seaward from:
• the baseline of any of the following:
o the Australian mainland
o the Tasmanian mainland
o a recognised island
• sheltered waters limits.

Sheltered waters Sheltered waters means waters comprising designated smooth

operational areas or partially smooth waters.

Sheltered waters operational area means either of the following

areas:

• partially smooth water operations

• smooth water operations.

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Water Areas

Jurisdiction Name of island or island group

New South Wales Lord Howe Island

Western Australia Houtman-Abrolhos Group

Tasmania Furneaux Group

Kent Group

King Island

Waterhouse Island

Northern Territory Any island that is part of the Northern Territory

Commonwealth Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Definitions of water areas

NSCV Part B General requirements – Part B has a dictionary with definitions, including
waters and operational areas.

The following documents have information on specific waters:

NSCV Part B (Specified Areas) Determination 2016, and schedules listed

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ATTACHMENT G: COMPANION VOLUME
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS
A CVIG is initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Standards for Training
Packages 2012.

The steps in the Quality Assurance (QA) process as they apply to the CVIG are:

1. The CVIG is developed by the SSO in accordance with Standards 11 and 12:

• Standard 11: A quality assured Companion Volume Implementation Guide

produced by the Training Package developer is available at the time of
endorsement and complies with the Companion Volume Implementation Guide
template
• Standard 12: Training Package developers produce other quality assured
companion volumes to meet the needs of their stakeholders as required.

2. Content is validated and amended as part of the validation stage in the

implementation of the Standards.

3. The CVIG is submitted for external QA with the Training Package changes, to ensure
it is available at the time of endorsement.

4. The CVIG is reviewed by the SSO to ensure mapping tables are updated and any
additional information is added as required. Proposed changes are subject to
industry validation as part of the endorsement process.

5. Where changes are made to a Training Package and minor amendments are required
for the CVIG, the SSO includes amendments as part of the validation phase and
incorporates the reference in the version control modification history at the front of
the CVIG.

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ATTACHMENT H: COMPANION VOLUME
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE TEMPLATE
COMPANION VOLUME IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE FOR THE MAR MARITIME TRAINING
PACKAGE

Mandatory field
OVERVIEW • Version control and modification history.
INFORMATION • List of AQF qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of Competency
in the Training Package.
Mandatory field
• Unit mapping information, including equivalence table linking
old to new Units of Competency.
• Qualification mapping information, including equivalence table
linking old to new qualification.
• List of imported and prerequisite units in the Training
Package.
• Key work and training requirements in the industry.
• Regulation and licensing implications for implementation.

IMPLEMENTATION • Information on the key features of the Training Package and

INFORMATION the industry that will impact on training pathways selection.
• Industry sectors and occupational outcomes of qualifications.
Mandatory field
• Explanation of any mandatory entry requirements for
qualifications.
• Pathways advice, particularly in line with requirements of the
AQF Pathways Policy.
• Access and equity considerations.
• Foundation Skills.
• Advice on any health and safety implications in the industry.
• Resource and equipment relevant to the Training Package.
• Legal considerations for learners in the workplace/on
placements.
• Other information relevant to implementation of the Training
Package.

LINKS • Resources supporting the Companion Volume Implementation

Guide.
Optional field
• Other companion volumes as required including:
o Learning strategies guidance, describing the diversity of
learners and learning strategies.
o Knowledge guidance, identifying contextual information
such as knowledge requirements and resources.
o Assessment strategies, providing guidance on
implementation of assessment requirements.
• Training Package developer’s quality assurance process for
companion volumes.

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