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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of: Navigational Watch Rating (STCW Reg II/4)Engine Room Watch Rating (STCW Reg III/4)Able Seafarer Deck (STCW Reg II/5)Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/5)Integrated Rating (STCW Reg II/4, III/4 and II/5, III/5). Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist unit group selected from the group choice below. Licensing /Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification. This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by the AMSA as Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine and Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Integrated Rating as defined in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require: completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4, A-II/5, A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Certificate III in Maritime Operations Integrated Rating)holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitnessmeeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73. This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Deck as defined in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require: completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-II/4 and A-II/5 (Able Seafarer Deck)holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitnessmeeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73. This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Able Seafarer Engine as defined in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require: completing an approved program of study that meets regulations STCW A-III/4 and A-III/5 (Able Seafarer Engine)holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 73qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 73completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 73holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitnessmeeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 73. Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

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Qualification overview
MAR30220
LevelAQF 3Certificate III
Units
PackageMARMaritime Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in MAR30220. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Integrated Rating

    Perform maintenance on deck and in the engine room while supporting watchkeeping and cargo operations on ocean-going vessels.

  • 02

    Able Seafarer Deck

    Execute advanced deck duties, including navigational watchkeeping and vessel berthing operations under STCW standards.

  • 03

    Able Seafarer Engine

    Support engine room watchkeeping and maintain mechanical systems to ensure the safe operation of the vessel's propulsion.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Detailed maritime CV or resume
  • Position descriptions for deck or engine room roles
  • Verified sea service logs or discharge papers

Safety & Emergency Response
  • Records of emergency drill participation
  • Fire prevention and firefighting logs
  • Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

Maintenance & Engineering
  • Vessel machinery maintenance logs
  • Records of hand and power tool usage
  • Photos or videos of on-board repair work

Cargo & Security Operations
  • Cargo handling manifests or logs
  • Vessel security procedure compliance records
  • Confined space entry permits

Survival & First Aid
  • Current First Aid certification
  • Proficiency in survival craft documentation
  • Personal survival technique records

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

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What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.