Operational Marine Engineering (Steam) unit (JNE243)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit has been designed to provide the learner with the required basic knowledge and skills to contribute to the safe operation of the Ship as a watch-keeping Engineer. This unit will provide students with an understanding of the construction, operating principles, and characteristics of the Steam ship's power plant and their associated auxiliary systems, to enable safe and efficient operation, at the Engineer Watchkeepers level during steady state, transient, and fault conditions. This unit will also provide the basis for the further study required by higher qualifications.

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 and AIII/2 of the STCW Code.

Summary

Unit name	Operational Marine Engineering (Steam)
Unit code	JNE243
Credit points	6.25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Stanoje Marriott
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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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 Boilers and Steam turbines 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 the safe watch-keeping routines; collect and analyze data to evaluate operating conditions.
• Apply best practice of theoretical and practical knowledge in monitoring and responding to various operational emergencies.
• ¿Identify and follow safe working practices in accordance with WHS/OHS and ¿other legislative requirements, Codes of Practice, Safety Management ¿Systems, and environmental considerations.¿
• ¿Interpret data and communicate effectively using written content and sketches.¿

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

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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

Teaching Pattern	2-hr online classes weekly and 1-hr x 8 workshops
Assessment	Assignment 1 (20%)|Assignment 2 (20%)|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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