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University of Tasmania

This degree is aimed at individuals who wish to embark on a career in the international shipping industry. Graduates will become a Marine Engineer on commercial vessels. It is suitable for students who complete Australian Year 12 studies (or equivalent), as well as pathways for trade personnel and existing seafarers wishing to upgrade their qualifications. Our degree provides the knowledge and skills required to safely manage, operate, and maintain shipboard machinery.Course content includes engineering fundamentals, maritime engineering, marine legislation and shipboard safety, controls systems, marine structures, and management.
General knowledge about marine engineering and its importance .
Major studies include learning to operate and maintain a vessel's structure, machinery and equipment to make sure the vessel is functioning safely and effectively at all times. Major studies also includes development of high-tech skills required to manage a number of distinct job activities on board a ship.
Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with a pass in Mathematics Applied (or equivalent) and Physics, Chemistry or a physical science subject.Australian Year 10 pass in English (or equivalent).Those who do not possess the prerequisites can undertake relevant foundation units free of charge through the University to meet the required standard. Minimum ATAR: 60 , Students who have English as a second language require IELTS score of 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
The students who have completed the Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering can articulate into the following degrees offered by AMC's National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics at AMC with up to two years credit dependent upon their achieving specified grades in maths related units which are Bachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore Systems), Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering),Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture),Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies.
The graduates will have the ability to not only adapt to the changing technical and commercial need of the global shipping industry, but also take the lead where appropriate.
3.5 Years