Advanced Diploma

his certificate allows you to perform the duties or functions of Master, Chief mate or Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.

Holding a Watchkeeper deck or Master less than 500 GT certificate of competency may allow you to receive up to 15 units credit or recognition of prior learning with continued sea service and competencies. This may potentially reduce the duration of the course up to 14 weeks.

This qualification runs for a duration between 27 and 40 weeks. 

Gain these skills

• manage trim, stability and stress of a vessel
• manage reported defects, damage, repairs and maintenance of a vessel
• apply medical first aid on board ship
• coordinate search and rescue operations
• follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
• operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
• survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST
• manage a vessel and its crew
• forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage
• use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
• transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

This qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 1 as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012. People seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA.

Required short courses: 

• Medical First Aid
• Proficiency in Survival Craft
• Advanced Fire Fighting

Want to work on international engineering projects?

Gain advanced skills in the design and drafting of engineering plans to Australian and New Zealand standards and you could be working on local, interstate or international engineering projects.

This comprehensive qualification in civil and structural engineering could see you working on projects ranging from skyscrapers to intricate road designs.

This course will extend your study of the design and construction of civil works like dams, structures and pipe networks that is covered in the Diploma course.

While the emphasis is on producing working drawings for civil works which are used to communicate the engineers designs to the workers involved in constructing the works, you can participate more in the design decisions that are made.

You will learn a range of engineering drafting standards and receive exposure to CAD programs selected from autocad, Revit and 12D. You will extend your ability to address technical issues beyond what is achieved in the Diploma course.