Responsible faculty or institute:
Australian Maritime College (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Launceston:
Course Duration: Minimum
1 yrs, Maximum
1 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
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Introduction
The ten month study program covers all the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirements of the STCW 95 Engineer Class 1 & 2 Certificates of Competency including all the required short courses.
Graduates are also awarded an internationally accredited Advanced Diploma/Diploma. Students wishing to qualify for a Diploma in Maritime Engineering complete their studies in October. Provided that they meet the AMSA requirements for eligibility, they may then attempt the Class 2 Oral examinations. Alternatively, they can complete the full Advanced Diploma and meet the academic requirements for BOTH Class 1 and Class 2, before attempting Class 2 orals. Class 1 candidates must complete the full course.
Commences
Friday 9th January 2009 (Steam Component)
Friday 30th January 2009 (No Steam)
Mid Year Intake
Friday 10th July 2009
* Exact date depends on safety units undertaken. Students wishing to qualify as Second Engineer complete studies in October.
Admission & Prerequisites
- Diploma of Marine Engineering (Watchkeeper) or Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved certificate of competence;
- Sea experience determined by AMSA. See
www.amsa.gov.au ;
- Students with English as a second language require an IELTS score of at least 6.0;
- AMSA approved medical requirements and eyesight test.
Students may commence the course in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. However, both semesters must be completed before the AMSA Oral examination is attempted.
Career Outcomes
The Diploma and Advanced Diploma are internationally-accredited engineering qualifications. Graduates who have additional AMSA Certificates of Competency qualify for marine engineering careers at sea.
Articulation to/from Course
After completion of the ADME, students have the option of enrolling in the degree program with up to 2 years exemptions.
