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

For a career in marine engineering, this is the qualification to choose. You will study mechanics, thermodynamics, electro technology and naval architecture. During your studies you will learn about electrical, electronic and control engineering along with the operation and maintenance of marine engineering plant and equipment. This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry who seek Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of:
engineer class 1 - Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) chief engineer unlimited; orengineer class 2 - STCW second engineer unlimited on ships.Successful completion of this course requires sea time (seagoing service time being the total of all of your individual working days onboard vessels), plus the AMSA oral examination that enables students to obtain the AMSA certificate.

​International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2

Completion of MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) OR MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist) is required for entry into this course.

Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

Students must submit a comprehensive Resume outlining their work experiences, employment history and qualifications in order for the application to be assessed for entry into this course.

You must have the following to be considered:

be part of an AMSA approved engineer cadet program of at least 3 years duration and appropriate qualifying sea-time OR have completed the following documented qualifying seagoing service – a Certificate of competency, which demonstrates at least 12 months of qualifying seagoing service on vessels at least 750 kW propulsion power while holding an Engineer Watchkeeper certificate OR its equivalent of which at least 9 months was on vessels using propulsion of the kind to which the certificate relates OR if holding an Engineer Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency or any other Certificate that AMSA considers to be at least equivalent to an Engineer Watchkeeper.

You will need a certificate of competency to be qualified to work in the Australian maritime industry and on Australian or international vessels in international waters. You must also be properly trained to work in your role in the maritime industry.

Based on any certificates or qualifications that you may already hold, you may be required to undertake additional short course qualifications as specified by AMSA. This is an AMSA requirement for certification for all seafarers. The fees may be up AUD dollar 10,000 depending on your training.