Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) at the Australian Maritime College equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage and maintain shipboard marine engineering systems. The program includes professional short courses, hands-on training at sea, and leads to an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency. Graduates are prepared for careers as Engineer Class 1/Class 2 (Motor), Engineer Watchkeeper, or in senior shore-based professional positions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) at the Australian Maritime College equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely manage, facilitate, and conduct operations and maintenance of shipboard marine engineering systems. The program aligns with professional short courses and hands-on training at sea, leading to an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certificate of Competency upon successful completion.

Outline:

Year 1 (Pre Sea - Engine):

• Core Units: Engineering Design and Presentation, Shipboard Operations (Engine), Marine Mathematics I
• Short Course Units: Elementary First Aid, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Personal Survival Techniques, Security Awareness, Marine Confined Space Entry, Marine Damage Control, Tanker Familiarisation (Liquefied Gas), Tanker Familiarisation (Oil and Chemical)
• Practical Units: Component Fabrication, Fundamentals of Marine Fabrication, Marine Construction Techniques, Marine Fabrication Techniques, Electrical and Electronics Maintenance and Repair, Machinery Condition Analysis, Marine Heavy Fitting, Marine Machinery Maintenance and Repair

Year 2 (Watchkeeper - Engine):

• Core Units: Electrical Electronics and Control Systems, Ship and Engine Resource Management, Naval Architecture and Marine Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Marine Thermodynamics, Operational Marine Engineering (General), Operational Marine Engineering (Motor), Operational Marine Engineering (Steam)
• Short Course Units: Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats, Maritime Environmental Awareness, Teamworking and Leadership Skills, Medical First Aid at Sea
• At Sea Unit: Shipboard Operational Experience (Engine)

Year 3 (Class2 Class1 Chief Engineer):

• Core Units: Managerial and Leadership Skills, Advanced Applied Mechanics, Advanced Electro-technology, Advanced Marine Thermodynamics, Advanced Marine Engineering (General), Advanced Marine Electrical Engineering, Advanced Marine Control and Automation, Advanced Marine Engineering (Motor), Advanced Naval Architecture and Ship Construction

Assessment:

Assessment methods include examinations, assignments, practical assessments, and oral presentations.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and industry-based training. The faculty includes experienced marine engineers and industry professionals.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for careers as Engineer Class 1/Class 2 (Motor), Engineer Watchkeeper, or in senior shore-based professional positions such as government regulators, shipyard managers, or marine surveyors.