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Operational Marine Engineering (Motor) unit (JNE242)

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Location: 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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. 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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
031705 $596.00 $596.00 not applicable $1,717.50
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE123

Teaching

AssessmentAssignment (20%)|Class Test 1 (20%)|Final Examination (60%)
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Textbooks

Required

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

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