Operational Marine Engineering (Motor) unit (JNE242)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, manage and carry out engineering operations, maintenance, and repairs on diesel engine and ancillary systems on commercial vessels. This includes the design, operational principles, construction, safety, statutory requirements, trouble shooting, testing and measurements, repairs and maintenance to enable safe and efficient operation of the machinery from an operational level engineer. It also includes liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-III/1 of the STCW code.

Summary

Unit name	Operational Marine Engineering (Motor)
Unit code	JNE242
Credit points	6.25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Nageetha Jayathilake
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand and describe the working principles, construction, and operating procedures (under normal, transient, and emergency situations) of Diesel engines and their associated systems.
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to operate on board auxiliary machinery and their associated systems, including routine inspections, testing, and maintenance.
• Identify safe watch keeping routines; collect and analyse data to evaluate operating conditions.
• Apply best practice of theoretical and practical knowledge in monitoring and responding to various operational emergencies.
• Evaluate safe working practices in accordance meeting legislative requirements, codes of practice, permits to work and environmental concerns (including LSA, FFE and machinery).

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE123

Teaching

Assessment	Assignment (20%)|Class Test 1 (20%)|Final Examination (60%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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