What will I learn?

The Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper) equips you with the skills to join the international maritime industry. You will strengthen your technical skills to work on large ocean going ships as well as develop your leadership and communication capabilities to work with and manage your crew.

A highly practical course, you will gain basic knowledge of low pressure steam boilers, control systems and ship's automation, naval architecture, marine electrical systems, marine mechanics, and thermodynamics principles. You will also be equipped with a broad range of skills to identify and fix complex machinery issues, operate and maintain equipment in large ships in the industry.

Choose a diesel engine or steam engine pathway and learn how to maintain internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems, and undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems and/or steam machineries.

Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:

Maintain a safe engineering watch
Adjust marine automations
Check shipboard plant and equipment, maintenance, fabrication and repairs
Operate alternators, low pressure steam boiler, generator and control systems to supply shipboard electrical power, pumping systems, main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems
Using a state-of-the-art Kongsberg simulator for real time fault finding

Strengthen your real-world skills in operating and maintaining large ocean going ships and build your specialisation in international waters:

Identify and fix advanced engine problems on a diesel inboard engine
Survival skills – life jacket techniques, jumping from heights, helping others in distress, abandon a vessel, onboard firefighting.
Handle a survival craft through rough sea conditions
Trace electrical diagram to find faults

Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of soft skills that equip you with the confidence to lead teams on the open waters:

Love of the open water
Resilience to meet the challenges of life at sea
Strong communication and leadership skills
An investigative approach to problem solving

The international maritime industry is expected to grow 3.4% each year by 2024. This growth is primarily driven by increased maritime trade in containerised, dry bulk and gas cargoes.

US career resource and recruitment website, Zippia has identified the most important skills for marine engineers in 2020. These are:

Maintain and troubleshoot engine room equipment
Maintain diesel engines
Coordinate deck crew
Coordinate safety procedures
Implement relevant ISO quality standards

As technological capability advances, the maritime industry is also seeing a rise in the use of data analytics for driving operations. The increased use of sensors, network devices, and digital communication channels allows ships to use data in real-time.

STUDY PATHWAYS
Master your skills with the Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) - (Motor).