Marine Heavy Fitting, Machinery Maintenance and Repair unit (JVE149)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides students with the comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to plan, manage, and execute maintenance and operational tasks for marine diesel engines, steam systems, and auxiliary machinery on commercial vessels and related platforms. Key areas covered include marine diesel engines, auxiliary boilers, steam plants, pumping, refrigeration, and other marine engineering systems.   

Students will learn to liaise with shore-based sub-contractors, develop maintenance schedules, troubleshoot issues, perform measurements and monitor, disassemble and reassemble components, and commission systems whilst adhering to safety and statutory requirements.  

This unit meets the knowledge, understanding, and proficiency standards set out by the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments), Table A-III/1 of the STCW Code, and relevant AMSA Marine Orders. 

Summary

Unit name	Marine Heavy Fitting, Machinery Maintenance and Repair
Unit code	JVE149
Credit points	12.5
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	Introductory

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 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

• Comply with WHS/OHS, Safety Management Systems, and environmental standards by performing risk assessments and safely using tools and equipment during sh ipboard maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on main and auxiliary machinery and marine systems in compliance with standard workplace safety procedures and with required documentation completed before commencing activities.
• Complete repairs by coordinating complex repair tasks, communicating with team members, and utilising available resources under safety protocols.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JVE145, JVE146

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus:¿¿Weekly 35 hours practical.¿Attendance is mandatory.
Assessment	Practical (40%)|Technical Report writing and accumulation of data and records (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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