Engineer Watchkeeper

Pathway Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:52 PM AWST

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Pathway

National Code
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State Code
AC32

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) 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).

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules
Total number of units
- Engineer Watchkeeper = 28 units: 19 core units, plus all units from Group A.

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

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of packaging 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

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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.