Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED III)
MED III
Do you have a passion for mechanics, though sick of the same old things? Come join us on the water. An MED 3 or marine engine driver looks after the engines on a vessel; you can then motor around the many waterways AND keep your mechanical passion alive.
FUNCTION
In general terms: Engineer of vessels with propulsion machinery of maximum continuous power of less than
- 500 kW up to 15 nautical miles from the coast, or
- 250 kW up to 100 nautical miles from the coast
- For off shore and in shore commercial crew; and recommended for recreational boaters
CONTENT
- First ensure the vessel, hull and its equipment is operable and identify any faults. Next, rectify or replace
- Be prepared to get dirty, learn about engine components, outboard maintenance, small diesel engines, principles of operation and learn about troubleshooting small engine problems.
- Monitoring and calculation of fuel availability becomes critical to planning and daily operations. Remember, 1/3 there, 1/3 back and 1/3 for 'Justin' ...just in case!
- The machinery on deck must be maintained; the anchor is not just for show, it's for emergency stopping. The winches and pulleys must be kept in good working order or you may have to retrieve your anchor manually!
- Most of us know how to use tools and brushes. However, be amazed ... you'll learn lots of easy methods to save time.
COURSE
This intensive course operates every month at Pyrmont and combines:
- 3 parts:
Week 1, 3 days: training units within Certificate I GPH
Week 2, 4 days: training units within Certificate II Coxswain
Week 3, 4 days: 7 bridging units within Certificate II MED III (9am to 5pm)Activities on board our training vessels as well as classroom theory, plus
Plus home study tasks
Training cost 7 units: $990 - Included in course cost Small Ships Manual $35
TIMETABLE - Click here for course dates and arrival times
ENROLMENT - Click here to enrol
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Once your booking has been processed you will be sent by email an enrolment and payment form, OHS requirements and directions to the venue
BRING
- Pen, small pocket sized notepad, diary
- For engine work: work clothes, work boots
- Money for lunch at Sydney Fish Markets or BYO lunch box, $2 drinks available onsite. Morning and afternoon tea provided.
REQUIREMENTS
- To gain endorsement the candidate must successfully complete twenty (20) units of competency, as listed below.
- You are then awarded a Certificate II in Marine Engineering
- For those who wish to be a Marine Engine Driver internationally, additional units of competency are required for off shore crew ...this is while the industry waits for the updated version of Maritime Training Package to align with STCW95 endorsement
OTHER MARITIME AUTHORITY PREREQUISITES
Candidates seeking a MED III Certificate of Competency should consult the maritime authority web site for guidance. In general terms, the candidate must;
- have attained 15 years of age
- have completed a declaration of medical fitness (pass a eye test and/or vision and colour-vision test)
- provide two recent (within one year) colour passport photographs
- pay the prescribed fees
- pass an examination conducted by the State Maritime Authority
| TDM20201 | Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Marine Engineering) Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED III) | |||
| FIELD | No. | Unit Code | Element of Competency | |
| B | Equipment Checking & Maintenance | 1 | TDMMB1901A | Carry out basic hull servicing |
| 2 | TDMMB3601A | Prepare small vessel's machinery sea | ||
| E | Communications | 3 | TDMME101A | *Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties |
| F | Operational Quality and Safety | 4 | TDMMF701B | *Observe safe working practices and procedures |
| 5 | TDMMF801B | *Comply with emergency procedures | ||
| 6 | TDMMF1001A | *Provide first aid - Equivalent: WorkCover Senior First Aid | ||
| 7 | TDMMF1101A | *Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment | ||
| 8 | TDMMF1201A | *Minimise the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations | ||
| 9 | TDMMF5302A | *Fight and extinguish fires on board a commercial vessel | ||
| 10 | TDMMF3901A | Maintain running log incl fuel calculations and written reports | ||
| L | Human Resources | 11 | TDMML201A | *Contribute to effective human relationships |
| R | Carry Out Operations on Equip & Systems | 12 | TDMMR1901A | Safely handle & stow explosive and flammable material |
| 13 | TDMMR201A | Use and maintain deck machinery installed on a vessel | ||
| 14 | TDMMR3001A | **Operate and carry out basic maintenance on small vessel marine propulsion systems | ||
| 15 | TDMMR3101A | **Operate and carry out basic maintenance on auxiliary systems | ||
| 16 | TDMMR3201A | **Maintenance on extra low voltage electrical systems, starter motors and alternators | ||
| 17 | TDMMR5402A | **Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations | ||
| 18 | MEM 18.1 A | Use hand tools | ||
| 19 | MEM 18.2 A | Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
| U | Environment | 20 | TDMMU502A | **Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel |
| Elements required for completion of the combined qualification = 20 | ||||
| Elements required for completion of MED III qualification = 7 | ||||
| * | Certificate I training elements (GPH Deckhand) week 1 of every month | |||
| ** | Certificate II training elements (Coxswain) week 2 of every month | |||
GETTING STARTED
The MED III course is all about the first steps in marine engineering. The following is an extract from our MED III course:
Industrial Valves
Most industrial valves - gate vales and globe valves - are made of brass and will 'de-zinc' if exposed to salt water. Even vales with bronze bodies nearly always have brass or steel internal components. They have a tendency to jam, and the stem corrodes. The only place on your vessel where these types of valves should be used is as flow control faucets in the vessels domestic freshwater system. They are not suitable for any other service on the vessel.
MARINE SEACOCKS and THROUGH-HULLS
- Sea-valve refers to any positive closure device specifically designed for marine use.
- Seacock refers to a sea-valve with a flanged base that allows the valve body to be fastened directly to the hull.
- A through-hull is a threaded pipe with a flange that is mounted through the hull and secured with a retaining nut.
- A sea-valve that is threaded onto a through hull is called an in-line sea-valve.