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Diploma of Marine Engineering

This qualification is for people seeking AMSA certification as Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal, Engineer Watchkeeper or Electro-Technical Officer. It covers marine diesel engines, boilers, auxiliary machinery, electrical and control systems, naval architecture basics, engineering calculations, compliance, pollution prevention and sea safety. Marine engineers already working at sea could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MAR Maritime
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MAR50115 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper) (equivalent); MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal) (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Marine engineers and electro-technical staff working on vessels who want a qualification for their engineering skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Marine engineer
  • Engineer watchkeeper
  • Electro-technical officer
  • Ship's engineer

Qualification structure

Total number of units. Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal = 19 core units. Engineer Watchkeeper = 28 units: 19 core units, plus all units from Group A. Electro-Technical Officer = 32 units: 19 core units, plus all units from Group B. Electro-Technical Officer and Engineer Watchkeeper = 34 units: 19 core units,. All units from Group B, plus 2 units from Group A: MARL043 Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics and MARL044 Apply basic principles of marine mechanics. AMSA specialisation – Group C. Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Specialist = 21 units: 19 core units, plus 2 units from Group C. Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist = 30 units: 19 core units, plus all units from Group A, plus 2 units from Group C. Electro-Technical Officer Specialist = 34 units: 19 core units, plus all units from Group B, plus 2 units from Group C. Electro-Technical Officer and Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist = 36 units: 19 core units, plus all units from Group B, plus 2 units from Group A: MARL043 Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics and MARL044 Apply basic principles of marine mechanics, plus 2 units from Group C.

Core units

19 units
  1. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  2. MARF031Apply leadership and team working capability
  3. MARF035Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
  4. MARF037Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
  5. MARF041Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
  6. MARF043Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
  7. MARF044Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
  8. MARF046Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
  9. MARF047Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
  10. MARJ008Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
  11. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
  12. MARL045Apply basic principles of naval architecture
  13. MARL061Perform basic marine engineering calculations
  14. MARL054Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers
  15. MARL055Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and equipment
  16. MARL057Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems
  17. MARL056Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine control systems and automation
  18. MARL058Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems
  19. MARL060Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines

Elective units

34 units

GROUP A: Engineer Watchkeeper

  1. MARL043Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
  2. MARL044Apply basic principles of marine mechanics
  3. MARL059Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers
  4. MARB038Maintain and repair marine electrical and electronic equipment
  5. MARB044Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts
  6. MARL042Apply basic principles of marine electrotechnology
  7. MARA012Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers
  8. MARA013Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical)
  9. MARF032Apply medical first aid on board ship

GROUP B: Electro-Technical Officer

  1. MARA012Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers
  2. MARA013Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical)
  3. MARF032Apply medical first aid on board ship
  4. MARB037Maintain and repair bridge navigation equipment and ship communication systems
  5. MARB040Maintain control and safety systems of hotel equipment
  6. MARB049Use internal communication systems, operate computers and computer networks on ships
  7. MARL038Apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology
  8. MARL049Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation
  9. MARL059Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers
  10. MARB038Maintain and repair marine electrical and electronic equipment
  11. MARB044Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts
  12. MARL042Apply basic principles of marine electrotechnology
  13. MARL051Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems

GROUP C: Specialist Electives

  1. MARA011Contribute to basic operations of ships in polar waters
  2. MARA014Contribute to basic operations of a ship subject to IGF Code
  3. MARA018Manage advanced chemical tanker cargo operations
  4. MARA019Manage advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
  5. MARA020Manage advanced oil tanker cargo operations
  6. MARA021Manage advanced operations of a ship subject to IGF Code
  7. MARB039Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment
  8. MARC046Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context
  9. MARC056Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel
  10. MARF034Carry out fast rescue craft operations
  11. MARF040Manage ship security (Ship Security Officer)
  12. MARN012Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification: This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505. This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as an Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) or Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited) as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505.

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