此资格适用于在专属经济区（EEZ）中担任船舶动力总功率1500 kW的船舶总工程师和担任第二工程师的船舶动力的人员。目前，此级别的资格被认为满足了《国家商用船标准》（NSCV）D部分所定义的近海船用发动机驾驶员1级认证的某些要求。认证将需要在海上获得MAR40513证书IV运营（近海岸的1级船用发动机驾驶员）
This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry operating as Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This level of qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal as defined by the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. Certification will require achievement of the MAR40513 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal), qualifying sea service and completed Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved task book or qualifying sea service or qualifying sea service and a workshop skill equivalent qualification, AMSA final assessment and an AMSA approved first aid certificate, people seeking certification should check with AMSA.