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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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

• 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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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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