Bachelor
This degree is aimed at individuals wanting a career in the international shipping industry. Graduates will become Electro-Technical Officers on commercial vessels. It is suitable for students who complete an Australian State recognised electrical trade licence and existing seafarers wishing to upgrade their qualifications.
On completion of the course, graduates will have the knowledge and skills required to undertake Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) oral examination for Certificate of Competency as ETO.
Course content includes engineering fundamentals, marine electrical engineering, marine legislation, shipboard safety, controls systems, and management. This course is fully compliant with the education and training requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 as amended.
Course Coordinator: Gamini Lokuketagoda / G. Lokuketagoda@amc. edu. au
Domestic: Australian/State issued Electrical Trade Licence (or equivalent) or STCW Engineer Certificate of Competency / Engineer Watchkeeper or higher issued under regulation III/1 or III/2 (or equivalent).
International students: STCW Engineer Certificate of Competency / Engineer Watchkeeper or higher issued under regulation III/1 or III/2 (or equivalent)
International students require IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)