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About the course
This diploma prepares you for work in the maritime industry as an engineer watchkeeper through a technically challenging program focused on marine engineering operations and safety. It is delivered full time with a heavy timetable over 4–5 days per week and supports progression to a higher-level marine engineering qualification. This is a Diploma in marine engineering within the maritime sector. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting engineering operations on a range of vessels, with opportunities to work on larger vehicular ferries and tourist vessels, coastal cargo vessels servicing remote or island communities, and some fishing mother-ships. The training also aligns with pathways into offshore oil and gas supply boat operations and progression toward higher marine engineering certification. This is a Diploma leading to marine engineering careers. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
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