Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist)

This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry as an Engineer Watchkeeper on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area. This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as an Engineer Watchkeeper by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). People seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

• apply leadership and team working capability
• contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
• follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
• observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
• operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
• prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
• survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
• apply basic principles of naval architecture
• demonstrate basic knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and equipment
• demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines

• Marine Engineer