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Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist

Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AC62
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Marine Engineering
National Code
MAR50120
State Code
BFV7
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
27/10/2020
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
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Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
Nominal Hours
1283
Description
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as an Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules

Total number of units
- Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal = nineteen (19) core units.
- Engineer Watchkeeper = twenty eight (28) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus all units from Group A.
- Electro-Technical Officer = thirty two (32) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus all units from Group B.
- Electro-Technical Officer and Engineer Watchkeeper = thirty four (34) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus all units from Group B, plus two (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 = twenty one (21) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus two (2) units from Group C.
- Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist = thirty (30) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus all units from Group A, plus two (2) units from Group C.
- Electro-Technical Officer Specialist = thirty four (34) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus all units from Group B, plus two (2) units from Group C.
- Electro-Technical Officer and Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist = thirty six (36) units: nineteen (19) core units, plus all units from Group B, plus two (2) units from Group A: MARL043 Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics and MARL044 Apply basic principles of marine mechanics, plus two (2) units from Group C.
1. Core units
All nineteen (19) core units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH20 MARL045 Apply basic principles of naval architecture 50 Unit of competency
OCH55 MARF031 Apply leadership and team working capability 65 Unit of competency
OCH51 MARF035 Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) 25 Unit of competency
OCH14 MARL054 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers 40 Unit of competency
OCH13 MARL055 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and equipment 60 Unit of competency
OCH12 MARL056 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine control systems and automation 60 Unit of competency
OCG50 MARL057 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems 60 Unit of competency
OCH09 MARL058 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems 70 Unit of competency
OCH06 MARL060 Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines 50 Unit of competency
OCH40 MARJ008 Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements 20 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
OCG73 MARF037 Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training) 9 Unit of competency
OCH57 MARF047 Monitor compliance with legislative requirements 35 Unit of competency
OCG72 MARF041 Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) 12 Unit of competency
OCG92 MARF043 Operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft) 45 Unit of competency
OCG69 MARL061 Perform basic marine engineering calculations 35 Unit of competency
OCH18 MARF044 Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting) 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCH58 MARF046 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST) 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Engineer Watchkeeper
All Group A units must be selected.
Please see the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH23 MARL042 Apply basic principles of marine electrotechnology 50 Unit of competency
OCG56 MARL043 Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics 50 Unit of competency
OCH22 MARL044 Apply basic principles of marine mechanics 50 Unit of competency
OCH65 MARF032 Apply medical first aid on board ship 40 Unit of competency
OCH30 MARA012 Contribute to basic cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers 50 Unit of competency
OCG77 MARA013 Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical) 50 Unit of competency
OCH07 MARL059 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers 70 Unit of competency
OCH45 MARB038 Maintain and repair marine electrical and electronic equipment 50 Unit of competency
OCH27 MARB044 Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts 35 Unit of competency
3. AMSA Specialisation - Group C (Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist)
Two (2) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of packaging options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH32 MARF034 Carry out fast rescue craft operations 40 Unit of competency
OCH74 MARA014 Contribute to basic operations of a ship subject to IGF Code 20 Unit of competency
OCH44 MARA011 Contribute to basic operations of ships in polar waters 25 Unit of competency
OCH48 MARC046 Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context 35 Unit of competency
OCH31 MARB039 Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment 45 Unit of competency
OCG70 MARA018 Manage advanced chemical tanker cargo operations 35 Unit of competency
OCH29 MARA019 Manage advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations 35 Unit of competency
OCG55 MARA020 Manage advanced oil tanker cargo operations 35 Unit of competency
OCH52 MARA021 Manage advanced operations of a ship subject to IGF Code 35 Unit of competency
OCG99 MARN012 Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters 40 Unit of competency
OCH62 MARF040 Manage ship security (Ship Security Officer) 25 Unit of competency
OCH68 MARC056 Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel 25 Unit of competency
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Note
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) as defined in Marine Orders and STCW.

AMSA certification of competency will require:
- completing an approved program of study that meets regulation STCW A-III/1 (MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering - Engineer Watchkeeper)
- holding or have held certificates of competency as defined in Marine Order 72
- qualifying sea service as defined in Marine Order 72
- completing STCW short courses as defined in Marine Order 72
- holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
- having passed a final AMSA assessment
- meeting any other regulatory requirements as defined in Marine Order 72.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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