Ship's Engineer
OSCA 313431·ANZSCO 231212
2,000
8.3%
4%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal), Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal), Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1), and Diploma of Marine Engineering.
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About this career
Controls and manages the operation, maintenance and repair of a ship's machinery and equipment.
What they typically do
- Manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-generating and fire control systems
- Conducts regular inspections of machinery and equipment, and diagnoses issues on board the ship
- Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out repair and maintenance activities
- Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and procedures in the operation of equipment
- Keeps records of equipment performance, fuel consumption and maintenance activities
- Orders and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies for the ship's machinery
Where they work
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 · 25 providers
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
MAR30824 · AQF 3 · 27 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