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Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist)

National ID: MAR50120 | State ID: AC62

Navigate your career growth to engineer watchkeeper

Chart your course to success by advancing to the role of Engineer Watchkeeper. This course equips you with specialised skills, ideal for those in the maritime industry operating as Engineer Watchkeepers on seagoing ships with main propulsion machinery, regardless of power or operating area.

Propel your career forward with enhanced expertise and qualifications.

Advance to the supervisory role of Engineer Watchkeeper. This course will help you gain specialist skills to advance to the next level in your career.

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as an Engineer Watchkeeper on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are industry professionals, as you develop a skillset to maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment and identify and correct complex diesel problems. You’ll also learn to perform emergency survival strategies, firefighting technique, applying medical first-aid as well as leadership and team working capability.

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.

This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as an Engineer Watchkeeper by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). People seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Marine Engineer

Further Study Option(s)

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

Become a specialist in your field with university study

The information about university credit points and tuition costs provides a general guide only. SM TAFE recommends students discuss credit points with the university or college of their choice at the time of graduation.

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Fremantle Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Page last updated September 04, 2024