Shipboard Operational Experience (Engine) unit (JVE234)

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Introduction

This is an on-board study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It is a guided study program and has been structured in a way that enables the candidates to perform and familiarise themselves with on board tasks at operational level. This training should enhance the learning experience, setting out the ground work for Year 2 studies, it should be completed during the sea service phase of the program. This unit meet 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	Shipboard Operational Experience (Engine)
Unit code	JVE234
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	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
AMC MT Main Block 1	31/1/2027	10/6/2027	11/6/2027	12/6/2027
AMC MT Main Block 3	13/6/2027	18/11/2027	19/11/2027	20/11/2027

* 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

• Familiar with on-board tasks at operational level.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JVD170 - Elementary First Aid AND JVD171 - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting AND JVD172 - Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities AND JVD173 - Personal Survival Techniques

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-board study program where students work under the guidance and observation of the chief engineer of a ship and complete prescribed activities.
Assessment	Onboard Training
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Instruction booklet given to the student once they enrol in the unit.

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