Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering
(22M)
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Duration:
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2 Years* |
Location:
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Launceston
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Study Areas
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This course has been designed to facilitate entry by international students, to take up a career in marine engineering in the international shipping industry. Graduates will become a Marine Engineer on commercial vessels. The course will provide you with the knowledge and skill to safely operate and maintain machinery on modern commercial vessels.
Course content includes engineering fundamentals, marine engineering, marine legislation, shipboard safety, controls systems and marine structures. The course is fully compliant with the training and educational requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 as amended.
* Does not include qualifying sea service.
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Special Requirements
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Satisfactory completion of:
- Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with a pass in Mathematics Applied (or equivalent) and Physics, Chemistry or a Physical Science subject.
- Australian Year 10 pass in English (or equivalent)
Those who do not possess the prerequisites can undertake relevant foundation units free of charge through the University to meet the required standard.
Minimum ATAR: 60
Students who have English as a second language require IELTS score of 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
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Further study options
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On successful completion of the Advanced Diploma students will be able to articulate into the Year 3 of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering).
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Career opportunities
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A graduate can pursue a career as a Marine Engineer on any type of commercial vessels of unlimited power.
On completion of the course, students will be eligible to undertake a final assessment with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and obtain a certificate of competency as an Engineering Officer (requirements specified by Marine Orders, Part 3). #
# Subject to ratification of MO3 by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA
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Further Information
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