Changes to the transition period for maritime qualifications

ASQA recently published a decision reducing the transition period for training products from the MAR Maritime Training Package.

In response to stakeholder and industry feedback, ASQA has agreed not to proceed with the reduced transition period for these training products.

The standard transition period will continue to apply for the following qualifications:

• MAR10413 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
• MAR20313 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
• MAR20413 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
• MAR30913 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
• MAR31013 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)
• MAR30813 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

Further information is available by emailing transitionrequest@asqa.gov.au.