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Diploma of Marine Engineering

This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification in the capacity of: Engineer Class 3 Near CoastalEngineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited)Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited). Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur the job role and specialisation, if applicable, selected from the group choice below. Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this qualification: This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505. This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification by AMSA as an Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) or Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited) as defined in Marine Orders and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). This qualification is required to obtain AMSA certificate of competency as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505. AMSA certification of competency will require: MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal) or completing an approved program of study that meets Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal at Diploma levelcertificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 505qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 505meeting the medical requirements specified in Marine Order 505passed final AMSA assessmentmeeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 505. This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) as specified in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require: MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper) or completing an approved program of study that meets regulation STCW A-III/1certificates of competency as specified in Marine Order 72qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 72completing STCW short courses as specified in Marine Order 72holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitnesshaving passed final AMSA assessmentmeeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 72. This qualification is required to obtain an AMSA certificate of competency as an Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited) as specified in Marine Orders and STCW. AMSA certification of competency will require: MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering (Electro-Technical Officer) or completing an approved program of study that meets regulation STCW A-III/6certificates of competency or trade certificate as specified in Marine Order 72qualifying sea service as specified in Marine Order 72completing STCW short courses as specified in Marine Order 72holding a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitnesshaving passed final AMSA assessment meeting regulatory requirements as specified in Marine Order 72. Seafarers seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

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Qualification overview
MAR50120
LevelAQF 5Diploma
Units
PackageMARMaritime Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in MAR50120. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Engineer Class 3 (Near Coastal)

    Managing the operation and maintenance of engines and equipment on vessels within near-coastal waters.

  • 02

    Engineer Watchkeeper

    Ensuring the safe and continuous operation of the engine room and auxiliary systems during designated shifts.

  • 03

    Electro-Technical Officer

    Specialising in the maintenance and repair of complex electrical, electronic, and control systems on board.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Detailed CV and sea service logs
  • Position descriptions for watchkeeper or engineer roles
  • Statutory declarations of maritime experience

Technical Documentation
  • Maintenance logs for diesel engines and auxiliary machinery
  • Engine room watchkeeping records and handover reports
  • Boiler water test results and chemical treatment records

Safety & Compliance
  • Confined space entry permits and risk assessments
  • Pollution prevention and engine waste management records
  • Safety meeting minutes and emergency drill logs

Systems & Calculations
  • Electrical system fault-finding and diagnostic reports
  • Marine engineering calculation worksheets
  • Control system and automation maintenance records

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
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

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What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.