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Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)

Australia

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What will I learn?

This program of study is provided for students who intend to embark on a career in the maritime industry as Marine Engineer Officers on commercial vessels. It provides the knowledge and skills required to safely manage, facilitate, and undertake operation and maintenance linked to the shipboard marine engineering systems. Course content includes marine engineering and systems, vessel structure and operations, cargo and passenger transport, vessel management, marine legislation, marine survey and shipboard safety. The program is designed to integrate with professional short courses and training at sea so that successful students will not only obtain an Advanced Diploma or bachelor degree but also an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency.

Learning Outcomes

Operate the main propulsion system of a ship and maintain the auxiliary systems using marine engineering knowledge to ensure the safety of a commercial ship.

Solve marine engineering problems in standard operational and emergency scenarios by interpreting a range of data sources to meet stakeholders requirements.

Support the safe operation of a ship and care for its people by using management theories and leadership skills required of an engineering officer.

Comply with international maritime regulations and ethical codes into marine engineering practices that contribute to protecting the natural environment and the safety of persons.

Career outcomes

The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) is the recognised pathway to becoming an AMSA certified marine engineering officer. This degree provides additional knowledge and skills that will be of benefit to students seeking a career at sea. The degree will also equip professional engineering officers with the additional knowledge and skills that they are likely to require to take up senior shore-based professional positions such as:

Governmental or intergovernmental regulators and organisations such as AMSA, EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency), IMO (International Maritime Organization)
Senior position in a shipyard
Technical manager in a shipping company
Marine superintendent or safety manager in a shipping company
Product, R&D, sales and service managers in companies manufacturing marine engines and equipment.
Surveyor in a Classification Society
Marine Surveyor with a Port State Control authority such as AMSA
Work in Marine insurance companies
Maritime Education and Training, research and teaching positions

Which department am I in?

College of Sciences and Engineering

CRICOS

093282D

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Start date

17 June 2024

Venue

Launceston Campus

Newnham Drive, Newnham,

LAUNCESTON,

Tasmania,

7250, LAUNCESTON, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Course Specific Requirements

The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: Mathematics General (MTG ) or equivalent, and Physical Sciences (PSC ) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM Chemistry OR PHY Physics).

IELTS Score 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0)
TOEFL (iBT) 54 (no skill below: Reading 6; Listening 5; Speaking 15; Writing 16)
PTE Academic 43 with no score lower than 36
UTAS Access-English Level 5 - 60% (no individual score less than 50%)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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