South Metropolitan TAFE
Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) Combine your passion for machines and engines with the marine industry and pursue your career as a chief engineer or second engineer on a vessel. Be guided by our team of expert lecturers as you gain extensive practical experience in knowledge of marine systems and machinery as well as naval architecture. You’ll learn shipboard safety from fire prevention and firefighting to operating survival craft, providing first aid, and leadership techniques.Delivery mode
South Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1 Fleet St, Fremantle, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Non-School Leaver: Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)
AQF: Certificate III Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) will prepare you for the following roles.
Marine Engineer
A Marine Engineer carries out maintenance and repairs on shipping equipment. You’ll work on a range of marine vessel systems from mechanical and hy...
Chief Engineer
A Chief Engineer oversees the repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment in a range of settings. You might design and create new equipment t...
Second Engineer
A Second Engineer performs repairs and maintenance on equipment on a ship or marine vessel. You might work on a range of vessel systems from mechan...
Operations Coordinator
An Operations Coordinator oversees the daily running of a business or organisation. You might be responsible for a particular department or for the...
Vessel Engineer
Working primarily on commercial ships, ferries, or offshore platforms, vessel engineers ensure that all propulsion and auxiliary systems function e...
About South Metropolitan TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 300 qualifications, from foundation courses to apprenticeships and traineeships, to diplomas and skill sets. We have over 25,000 students across our Perth campuses and more students in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America through partnerships offshore.
