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Nationally RegisteredAdvanced Diploma
MAR60120 · Maritime & Seafood
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
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Your mastery of complex marine propulsion and auxiliary systems is the result of years of dedicated sea service. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a recognition pathway for this advanced maritime qualification.
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About This Qualification
This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of: Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited)Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited) on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited)
Managing the entire engineering department and main propulsion machinery on ships of any propulsion power in any operating area.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- Verified AMSA Sea Service records and discharge papers
- Detailed resume outlining roles on vessels of various propulsion power
- Position descriptions for Chief or Second Engineer roles
- Maintenance logs for main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
- Reports on ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts
- Documentation of marine control systems and automation management
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- Verified AMSA Sea Service records and discharge papers
- Detailed resume outlining roles on vessels of various propulsion power
- Position descriptions for Chief or Second Engineer roles
Technical Engineering
- Maintenance logs for main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
- Reports on ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts
- Documentation of marine control systems and automation management
Compliance & Safety
- Records of monitoring and controlling legislative compliance
- Vessel safety and security management plans
- Emission and engine waste monitoring reports
Leadership & Management
- Evidence of crew management and leadership capability
- Training and mentoring records for junior engineering officers
- Operational maintenance schedules and resource management plans
Operations & Stability
- Calculations for vessel trim, stability, and stress
- Records of marine electrical system fault-finding and repair
- Supervision of machinery installation or major overhauls
Interested in this qualification?
Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.
Register Your InterestPathway comparison
RPL and Traditional Study
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Additional licensing requirements may apply
This qualification is a core requirement for obtaining an AMSA Certificate of Competency. Please note that achieving this qualification through recognition is one part of the regulatory requirements; AMSA also requires sea service, medical fitness, and final assessments.
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Interest Registration
Register Your Interest in MAR60120
Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.
- Priority notification about MAR60120 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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When will RPL for the Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering be available?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that hold this qualification on their scope. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when we can begin the skills review process.
Why should I register my interest now?
Registering allows us to gauge demand and accelerate the partnership process with relevant RTOs. It also ensures you receive direct guidance on gathering your evidence portfolio as soon as the pathway is active.
Is RPL the same as completing a maritime study program?
RPL is a formal assessment of the skills you have already acquired through your career at sea. It meets the same national standards as a study-based pathway, meaning the resulting qualification is equally recognised by AMSA.
Does this qualification automatically grant me a Class 1 Licence?
No. While this Advanced Diploma is a mandatory component for AMSA certification, you must also meet their requirements for sea service, medical fitness, and pass a final AMSA assessment.
Can I use my international sea service as evidence for RPL?
Yes, sea service on international vessels is highly relevant evidence. Your consultant will guide you on how to document this experience to meet the requirements of the Australian Maritime Training Package.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
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Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.