If you hold any of the following certificates, we welcome you to apply for a Marine engine driver grade 2 certificate of competency as an equivalent certificate:

• Electro-technical officer

What do I need to do?

To get a Marine engine driver grade 2 near coastal, you will need to:

Meet medical and eyesight requirements

You must complete a declaration of medical fitness on the Certificate of competency application form 426. This lets us know that you are medically fit, and that your eyesight meets the necessary standard, to work at sea.

Provide existing certificate

As part of your application for an equivalent certificate you must submit a copy of your:

• existing certificate of competency
• valid HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate, or equivalent.

Complete and submit a certificate of competency application

To apply, complete and submit the Certificate of competency application form 426.

Read more about completing and submitting your application for a domestic certificate.