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Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) - (Motor) will help you to develop the practical skills and in-depth knowledge required to perform various specialised tasks when working as an Engineer Class 1.
Learn to plan and schedule operations and organise safe maintenance and repair procedures, and develop the skills necessary to operate and maintain electrical machinery, electronic control and engine equipment. You will also learn to manage the vessel's administration, including its business, legal and personnel aspects.
This course has been designed specifically to help you meet the licensing requirements of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). While you will also need to meet other requirements, including sea time hours and medical requirements, this course provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be prepared.
For further information regarding Engineer Officers courses please visit: AMSA - Marine Order 72 Engineer Officers
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 19 parts
- Packaging Rules
- Total Number of units = 14 units
- Engineer Class 1 (Motor) = 14 units: 13 core units
- plus one unit from Group A
- Core Units
- MARD006- Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
- MARF039- Manage safety and security of vessel
- crew and passengers
- MARF045- Provide leadership and managerial capability
- MARB044- Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1
- 000 volts
- MARL038- Apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology
- MARL049- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation
- MARL051- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems
- MARL039- Apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
- MARL040- Apply advanced principles of marine mechanics
- MARL047- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers
- MARL048- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and systems
- MARL041- Apply advanced principles of trim
- stability and stress
- MARL053- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of ship operations and maintenance
- MARL050- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems
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Admissions
- Year 12 or equivalent Other requirements: - Certificates of Competency in Deck or Engineer Officers courses can only be achieved via a definite pathway. Certificates are issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as per requirements laid down in Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) a convention of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). - These courses are only part of the prerequisites for AMSA. It is an AMSA requirement to have the specific and necessary training and sea service prior to final oral assessment and the issuing of the Certificates of Competency. Students need to apply for Qualifying Sea Service (QSS) approval from AMSA once they receive a letter of offer from TAFE NSW. - AMSA requirements and their contact details are obtainable from the AMSA website. TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview.
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