Ship's Engineer
ANZSCO 231212
1,900
8%
4%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Marine Engineers control and manage the operation and maintenance of ship's plants and equipment.
What they typically do
- Plans, controls and co-ordinates the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment.
- Operates plant and equipment and performs routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Ship's Engineer.
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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
MAR20424 · AQF 2 · 26 providers
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR30824 · AQF 3 · 28 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
MAR60120 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Diploma of Marine Engineering
MAR50120 · AQF 5 · 6 providers
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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
MAR40224 · AQF 4 · 11 providers