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Diploma of Marine Engineering
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper) equips you with the skills to join the international maritime industry. You will strengthen your technical skills to work on large ocean going ships as well as develop your leadership and communication capabilities to work with and manage your crew.
This 9 month, intensive program has been developed in consultation with industry.
A highly practical course, you will gain basic knowledge of low pressure steam boilers, control systems and ship automation, naval architecture, marine electrical systems, marine mechanics, and thermodynamics principles. You will also be equipped with a broad range of skills to identify and fix complex machinery issues and operate and maintain equipment in large ships in the industry.
Choose a diesel engine or steam engine pathway and learn how to maintain internal combustion engines, propulsion plants and auxiliary systems, and undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems and/or steam machinery.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 33 parts
- Packaging Rules
- Total Number of units - 28 units
- Engineer Watchkeeper 28 units:19 core units
- plus all units from Group A
- Core Units
- HLTAID011- Provide first aid
- MARF031- Apply leadership and team working capability
- MARF035- Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
- MARF037- Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
- MARF041- Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
- MARF043- Operate survival craft
- rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
- MARF044- Prevent
- control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
- MARF046- Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
- MARF047- Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
- MARJ008- Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
- RIIWHS202E - Enter and work in confined spaces
- MARL045- Apply basic principles of naval architecture
- MARL061- Perform basic marine engineering calculations
- MARL054- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers
- MARL055- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and equipment
- MARL057- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems
- MARL056- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine control systems and automation
- MARL058- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems
- MARL060- Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines
- MARL043- Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
- MARL044- Apply basic principles of marine mechanics
- MARL059- Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers
- MARB038- Maintain and repair marine electrical and electronic equipment
- MARB044- Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1
- 000 volts
- MARL042- Apply basic principles of marine electrotechnology
- MARA012- Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers
- MARA013- Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical)
- MARF032- Apply medical first aid on board ship
Career & PR pathway
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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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