The MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) qualifies you to apply for the AMSA certificate of competency, enabling you to serve as a chief or second engineer on eligible ships in Australian waters. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Marine Engineer carries out maintenance and repairs on shipping equipment. You’ll work on a range of marine vessel systems from mechanical and hy...
A Chief Engineer oversees the repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment in a range of settings. You might design and create new equipment t...
A Second Engineer performs repairs and maintenance on equipment on a ship or marine vessel. You might work on a range of vessel systems from mechan...
An Operations Coordinator oversees the daily running of a business or organisation. You might be responsible for a particular department or for the...
Working primarily on commercial ships, ferries, or offshore platforms, vessel engineers ensure that all propulsion and auxiliary systems function e...
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