Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Marine Engineering
Diploma of Marine Engineering
MAR50120
BFV7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/11/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:
Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal
Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited)
Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited).
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur the job role and specialisation, if applicable, selected from the group choice below.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) or completing an approved program of study that meets Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal at Diploma level
certificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 505
qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505
meeting the medical requirements specified in Marine Order 505
passed final AMSA assessment
meeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 505.
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) as specified in Marine Orders and STCW.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper) or completing an approved program of study that meets regulation STCW A-III/1
certificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 72
qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 72
completing STCW short courses as specified in Marine Order 72
holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
having passed final AMSA assessment
meeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 72.
This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited) as specified in Marine Orders and STCW.
AMSA certification of competency will require:
MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Electro-Technical Officer) or completing an approved program of study that meets regulation STCW A-III/6
certificates of competency or trade certificate as specified in Marine Order 72
qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 72
completing STCW short courses as specified in Marine Order 72
holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness
having passed final AMSA assessment
meeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 72.
Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.
Schedule
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.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AC31 | Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal |
| AC32 | Engineer Watchkeeper |
| AC62 | Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist |
| AD87 | Electro-Technical Officer and Engineer Watchkeeper |
1. Core units
All nineteen (19) core units must be completed.
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 |
3. GROUP B: Electro-Technical Officer
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of packaging options.
4. GROUP C: Specialist Electives
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of packaging options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVQ1 | MAR50115 | Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper) | Qualification |
| J718 | MAR50613 | Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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