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1 year
Feb, Jul (2026); Feb, Jul (2027)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers
Provide leadership and managerial capability
Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts
Apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems
Apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
Apply advanced principles of marine mechanics
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and systems
Apply advanced principles of trim, stability and stress
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of ship operations and maintenance
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems
Specialty unit (Group A)
Common Questions
The course fee for international students ranges from $27,775 to $29,870 AUD. Additionally, there are extra costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials ranging from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
This course has been designed specifically to help you meet the licensing requirements of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). However, you will also need to meet other requirements, including sea time hours and medical requirements, as set by AMSA under Marine Order 72 Engineer Officers.
The Engineer Class 1 (Motor) qualification requires 14 units in total: 13 core units plus one additional unit selected from Group A (the specialty unit being 'Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems' MARL050).
Students will build practical experience in firefighting, survival techniques, life board practicals, and live electrical fault finding, in addition to theoretical coursework covering planning and scheduling operations, organising safe maintenance and repair procedures, and managing vessel administration.
TAFE NSW provides a range of support services including the TAFE NSW Disability Support Service, Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support, Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service, Smarthinking online tutor access, and LinkedIn Learning. Students also have access to an underground tunnel which is part of mining facilities to practise firefighting and emergency procedures.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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