Advanced Marine Control and Automation unit (JNE315)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit will provide students with the required theoretical and practical knowledge to operate control and automation equipment and systems onboard a modern ship as an Engineer officer at the management level. A student completing this unit will be able to understand and operate the control systems onboard. Also, students will be able to manage troubleshooting and restoration of control equipment to operating condition.

This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the Maritime Training Package MAR60120, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Marine Control and Automation
Unit code	JNE315
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Muhammed Iraz
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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

• Identify the components of a control system and apply control theory.
• Analyse the operation of the components of a control system with different control mediums.
• Evaluate the performance of machinery space monitoring and control system on-board ship with PLC and PID controllers
• Apply theoretical and practical knowledge and analytical techniques to resolve control system problems on-board ship.

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
031799	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,435.00

• 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

JNE231 Electrical Electronics and Control Systems

Teaching

Assessment	Practical Exercise|Assignment (5%)|Class test 1 (10%)|Class test 2 (15%)|Final Examination (70%)
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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