MAR60120 Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) (Engineer Class 1 (Motor))
Become a Class 1 Engineer in the Maritime Industry
Elevate your maritime career to Chief Marine Engineer status in international waters with this comprehensive qualification.
Guided by experienced maritime specialists, master the leadership of engine room operations, including machinery and engineering equipment. This qualification, meeting AMSA standards, is ideal for those aiming for Engineer Class 1 roles on ships worldwide.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
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Overview
Where Fremantle
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On Campus
Advance to one of the top tier roles in the maritime industry and become a Chief Marine Engineer in international waters.
Forge your career in marine engineering and be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are maritime specialists, as you learn to lead the operations of engine room machinery and all engineering equipment throughout a vessel, to ensure a safe and smooth journey at sea.
Grow practical knowledge of how to operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts; apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology, mechanics and control systems, learn managing safety of a vessel, crew and passengers and grow your leadership and managerial capability.
This qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 1 as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012.
Visit the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) website(opens in a new tab) for details regarding required sea service and certification requirements.
Learn in specialist facilities
Situated in the port city of Fremantle, SM TAFE’s Fremantle campus includes some of the most comprehensive facilities for training in the country, with advanced training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. SM TAFE’s maritime training integrates simulator technology, a fleet of three vessels, biological and computing laboratories, along with engineering, seamanship and aquaculture workshops.
You can learn real-world skills in the ship, bridge and engineering simulator training suite and become job ready for your role. The technology used features the most advanced mathematical modelling and shipping databases in the world and the hardware replicates the current equipment installed on seagoing ships.
- operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts
- monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
- manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers
- provide leadership and managerial capability
- apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology
- apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
- apply advanced principles of marine mechanics
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems
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good time management and the ability to work with tight deadlines
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ability to strictly follow workplace safety standards
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a keen eye for detail
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logical problem solving skills
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good communication skills
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a strong interest in boats, ships and maritime
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $594.75 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $594.75 )
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARD006 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARF045 Provide leadership and managerial capability | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARL038 Apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL039 Apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL040 Apply advanced principles of marine mechanics | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL041 Apply advanced principles of trim, stability and stress | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL053 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of ship operations and maintenance | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $842.40 | $276.50 | $1,118.90 |
| Concession | $249.60 | $276.50 | $526.10 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARB044 Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARF039 Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers | $72.90 | $21.60 | $81.25 |
| MARL047 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARL048 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and systems | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL049 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL050 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL051 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $769.50 | $318.25 | $1,087.75 |
| Concession | $228.00 | $318.25 | $546.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $594.75 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $594.75 )
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARB044 Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARF039 Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers | $72.90 | $21.60 | $81.25 |
| MARL047 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARL048 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery and systems | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL049 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL050 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL051 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine electrical systems | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $769.50 | $318.25 | $1,087.75 |
| Concession | $228.00 | $318.25 | $546.25 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARD006 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARF045 Provide leadership and managerial capability | $56.70 | $16.80 | $39.50 |
| MARL038 Apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL039 Apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL040 Apply advanced principles of marine mechanics | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL041 Apply advanced principles of trim, stability and stress | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
| MARL053 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of ship operations and maintenance | $145.80 | $43.20 | $39.50 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $842.40 | $276.50 | $1,118.90 |
| Concession | $249.60 | $276.50 | $526.10 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.