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Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) (Engineer Class 1 (Motor))

  • Diploma

Advance to one of the top tier roles in the maritime industry and become a Chief Marine Engineer in international waters..

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
MAR60120
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$1,761 total

About this course

Advance to one of the top tier roles in the maritime industry and become a Chief Marine Engineer in international waters.

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Forge your career in marine engineering and be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are maritime specialists, as you learn to lead the operations of engine room machinery and all engineering equipment throughout a vessel, to ensure a safe and smooth journey at sea.

Grow practical knowledge of how to operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts; apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology, mechanics and control systems, learn managing safety of a vessel, crew and passengers and grow your leadership and managerial capability.

This qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 1 as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012.

Visit the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) website

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for details regarding required sea service and certification requirements.Learn in specialist facilities

Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE's Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. SM TAFE's maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.

You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.

Entry requirements

School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) Certificate III

Prospective students should hold a Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

  • operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts
  • monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
  • manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers
  • provide leadership and managerial capability
  • apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology
  • apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
  • apply advanced principles of marine mechanics
  • demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers
  • demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation
  • demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems

Career pathways

  • Marine Engineer | Chief Marine Engineer

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

SM TAFE has key maritime connections which give students strong employability opportunities in oil and gas, shipbuilding and defence industries, alongside partnerships with Shell, Rio Tinto, Royal Oman Police, MMA Offshore Marine, BHP, INPEX and Australian Offshore Solutions.