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About the course
This diploma prepares you for marine engineering roles on near‑coastal vessels, building the technical and safety capability needed to work in engine rooms and progress toward Engineer Class 3 outcomes. You develop skills in firefighting, vessel security, survival craft and rescue boat operations, pollution prevention, compliance monitoring, and marine engineering calculations, alongside leadership and teamwork for shipboard operations. This is a Diploma in marine engineering. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue work in marine engineering and engine-room operations on near‑coastal vessels, including assisting under supervision and progressing toward chief or second engineer duties depending on vessel type and propulsion limits. Typical employment is in commercial maritime operations where compliance, safety, and maintenance of marine engines and auxiliary systems are critical. This is a Diploma pathway in marine engineering. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
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