Electro-technical officer

Person must:

(a) be at least 18 years old; and

(b) hold:

 (i) an Australian electrical trade certificate; or

 (ii) an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate in the same classification as an Australian electrical trade certificate; or

 (iii) an Engineer Watchkeeper, Engineer Class 2 or Engineer Class 1 certificate of competency; or

 (iv) a foreign certificate AMSA considers to be at least equivalent to an Engineer Watchkeeper, Engineer Class 2 or Engineer Class 1 certificate of competency

Note   For the definition of foreign certificate — see section 4.

Person must also satisfy either of the following 2 sets of eligibility requirements:

Option 1

Person must:

(a) have completed an approved training course of at least 12 months duration that includes a program of workshop skills training of at least 6 months; and

(b) have completed qualifying seagoing service that is:

 (i) of at least 6 months on vessels with a total installed electrical generation  capacity of ≥750 kW as part of an approved training program under the supervision of a person holding an Electro-technical officer certificate, an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate, an Engineer Class 1 certificate or an Engineer Class 2 certificate; and

 (ii) documented in an approved Training Record Book

Option 2

Person must:

(a) have completed an approved training course that includes a program of workshop skills training of at least 6 months; and

(b) have completed at least 30 months qualifying seagoing service in the engine department on vessels with a total installed electrical generation capacity of ≥750 kW;

For both options

The approved training course completed by the person must:

(a) comply with STCW Code section A-III/6; and

(b) include the following:

 (i) training in advanced fire fighting (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/3);

 (ii) training in medical first aid (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 1 to 3);

 (iii) security awareness training (that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/6 paragraph 4)

Also, the person must:

(a) have completed an approved course of basic safety training (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/1 paragraph 2); and

(b) hold a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4); and

(c) hold a certificate of medical fitness; and

(d) have passed a final assessment

Engineer Watchkeeper (Motor)

Engineer Watchkeeper (Steam)

Engineer Watchkeeper (Steam and Motor)

Person must:

(a) be at least 18 years old; and

(b) have completed at least 1 of the following engineer training programs:

 (i) an engineer cadet program of at least 3 years duration;

 (ii) a trainee engineer program;

 (iii) an engineering experience training program; and

(c) if the person has only completed the engineering experience training program — hold or have held for at least 12 months an Engineer Class 3 NC certificate of competency or an unrestricted Engineer Class 3 certificate of competency issued by a State before 1 July 2013;

Note   On 1 July 2013 the national law commenced, introducing NC (near coastal) certificates to replace the certificates that had previously been issued by the States and the Northern Territory.

An engineer cadet program consists of the following:

(a) an approved training course that complies with STCW Code section A‑III/1 and includes a program of workshop skills training of at least 36 weeks duration in the following competencies specified in STCW Code Table A‑III/1 column 1:

 (i) maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment;

 (ii) appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board;

 (iii) maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment;

(b) qualifying seagoing service that is:

 (i) of at least 36 weeks on vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power, performing engineer watchkeeper duties or functions in an engine room and under the supervision of a person holding an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate, an Engineer Class 1 certificate or an Engineer Class 2 certificate, of which (except for the holder of an Engineer Class 1, Engineer Class 2 or Engineer Watchkeeper grade of certificate of the other kind) at least 16 weeks was on a vessel using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates; and

 (ii) documented in an approved Training Record Book;

(c) the engineer training program short courses;

(d) holding a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4);

(e) holding a certificate of medical fitness;

(f) passing a final assessment

A trainee engineer program consists of the following, of which the combined program of workshop skills and qualifying seagoing service must be of at least 12 months duration:

(a) an approved training course that:

 (i) complies with STCW Code section A‑III/1; and

 (ii) either:

 (A) if the person holds a workshop skills equivalent qualification — does not include a program of workshop skills training; or

 (B) if the person holds a qualification that is not workshop skills equivalent — includes a program of workshop skills training, as determined by the seafarer training organisation providing the course taking into account any relevant education, skills or practical experience of the person, in the following competencies mentioned in STCW Code Table A‑III/1 column 1:

 (I) maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment;

 (II) use of appropriate hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board;

 (III)  maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment;

(b) qualifying seagoing service that is:

 (i) of at least 36 weeks on vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power, performing engineer watchkeeper duties or functions in an engine room and under the supervision of a person holding an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate, an Engineer Class 1 certificate or an Engineer Class 2 certificate, of which (except for the holder of an Engineer Class 1, Engineer Class 2 or Engineer Watchkeeper grade of certificate of the other kind) at least 16 weeks was on a vessel using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates; and

 (ii) documented in an approved Training Record Book;

(c) the engineer training program short courses;

(d) holding a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4);

(e) holding a certificate of medical fitness;

(f) passing a final assessment

An engineering experience training program, for a person with a State unrestricted Engineer Class 3 certificate of competency or an Engineer Class 3 NC certificate of competency, consists of the following, of which the combined program of workshop skills and qualifying seagoing service must be of at least 12 months duration:

(a) an approved training course that:

 (i) complies with STCW Code section A‑III/1; and

    (ii) includes a program of workshop skills training, as determined by the seafarer training organisation providing the course taking into account any relevant education, skills or practical experience of the person, in the following competencies specified in STCW Code Table A‑III/1 column 1:

 (A) maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment;

 (B) use of appropriate hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board;

 (C) maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment;

(b) qualifying seagoing service that is:

 (i) of at least 26 weeks while holding a State unrestricted Engineer Class 3 certificate of competency or an Engineer Class 3 NC certificate of competency on vessels ≥ 750kW propulsion power, of which (except for the holder of an Engineer Class 1, Engineer Class 2 or Engineer Watchkeeper grade of certificate of the other kind) at least 16 weeks was on a vessel using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates; and

 (ii) documented in an approved Training Record Book;

(c) the engineer training program short courses;

(d) holding a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4);

(e) holding a certificate of medical fitness;

(f) passing a final assessment

For endorsement as Second Engineer (<3000 kW), the holder of the certificate must:

(a) have at least 12 months documented qualifying seagoing service in vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power; and

(b) have completed an approved program of study that meets the standards specified in STCW Code section A-III/3

For endorsement as Chief Engineer NC (<3000 kW), the holder of the certificate must:

(a) have at least 24 months qualifying seagoing service on vessels ≥375 kW propulsion power of which at least 12 months was while holding an endorsement as Second Engineer (<3000 kW), a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC certificate of competency or an unrestricted Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 certificate of competency issued by a State before 1 July 2013; and

Note   For information about NC certificates — see note for Engineer Watchkeeper grades of certificates.

(b) have completed an approved program of study that meets the standards specified in STCW Code section A-III/3

Engineer Class 2 (Motor)

Engineer Class 2 (Steam)

Engineer Class 2 (Steam and Motor)

Person must:

(a) hold or have held any of the following certificates:

 (i) an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate of competency;

 (ii) a foreign certificate AMSA considers to be at least equivalent to an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate of competency;

Note   For the definition of foreign certificate — see section 4.

 (iii) an Engineer Class 3 NC of competency;

 (iv) an unrestricted Engineer Class 3 certificate of competency issued by a State before 1 July 2013; and

Note   For information about NC certificates — see note for Engineer Watchkeeper grades of certificates.

(b) have completed the following documented qualifying seagoing service:

 (i) if holding a certificate mentioned in subparagraph (a)(i) or (ii) — at least 12 months qualifying seagoing service on vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power while holding an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate or its equivalent of which at least 9 months was on vessels using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates; or

 (ii) if holding a certificate mentioned in subparagraph (a)(iii) or (iv) — at least 24 months qualifying seagoing service on vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power while holding the certificate of competency, of which at least 9 months was on vessels using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates; or

 (iii) qualifying seagoing service that is a combination of the kinds of seagoing service mentioned in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) that AMSA considers equivalent to the qualifying seagoing service mentioned in subparagraph (i) or (ii); and

(c) have completed an approved program of study appropriate for the certificate that meets the standards specified in STCW Code sections A‑III/1 and A‑III/2 and includes the following:

 (i) training in advanced fire fighting (that complies with STCW Code A‑VI/3);

 (ii) training in medical first aid (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 1 to 3);

 (iii) security awareness training (that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/6 paragraph 4); and

(d) if holding only the certificate mentioned in subparagraph (a)(iii) or (a)(iv) — have completed the engineer training program short courses; and

(e) hold a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4); and

(f) hold a certificate of medical fitness; and

(g) have passed a final assessment

Engineer Class 1 (Motor)

Engineer Class 1 (Steam)

Engineer Class 1 (Steam and Motor)

Person must:

(a) hold or have held any of the following certificates:

 (i) an Engineer Class 2 certificate;

 (ii) a foreign certificate AMSA considers to be at least equivalent to an Engineer Class 2 certificate; and

Note   For the definition of foreign certificate — see section 4.

(b) have completed the following documented qualifying seagoing service:

 (i) qualifying seagoing service that is:

 (A) at least 36 months in charge of an engine room watch on vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power while holding either an Engineer Watchkeeper or Engineer Class 2 certificate of competency, of which at least 12 months was served on vessels ≥3000 kW using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates; and

 (B) at least 12 months while holding a certificate of competency as Engineer Class 2; or

 (ii) at least 24 months in charge of an engine room watch on vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power of which at least 12 months was served as first engineer on vessels ≥3000 kW propulsion power using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates while holding an Engineer Class 2 certificate of competency; or

 (iii) at least 42 months in charge of an engine room watch on vessels ≥750 kW propulsion power of which at least 18 months was served on vessels ≥ 3000 kW propulsion power using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates while holding an Engineer Class 2 certificate of competency and at least 24 months was served while holding an Engineer Class 3 NC certificate of competency or an unrestricted Engineer Class 3 certificate of competency issued by a State before 1 July 2013; or

Note   For information about NC certificates — see note for Engineer Watchkeeper grades of certificates.

 (iv) qualifying seagoing service that is a combination of the kinds of seagoing service mentioned in subparagraphs (i) and (iii) that AMSA considers equivalent to the qualifying seagoing service mentioned in subparagraph (i) or (iii); and

(c) have completed an approved program of study appropriate for the certificate that meets the standards specified in STCW Code sections A‑III/1 and A‑III/2 and includes the following:

 (i) training in advanced fire fighting (STCW Code A‑VI/3);

 (ii) training in medical first aid (STCW Code A‑VI/4 paragraphs 1 to 3);

 (iii) security awareness training (that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/6 paragraph 4); and

(d) hold a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4); and

(e) hold a certificate of medical fitness; and

(f) have passed a final assessment