AMC Course Guide 2010/11

10/11

Maritime Way, Newnham, Tasmania 7248 Locked Bag 1399, Launceston, Tasmania 7250

Phone (within Australia) 1300 363 864 Phone (International) +61 3 6324 3503

CRICOS Code 00586B

www.amc.edu.au

PrinciPal/Pro vice chancellor WelcomeWelcome to the AMC!This is an exciting time to join the Australian Maritime College (AMC). With the maritime industry booming, the courses offered by AMC provide you with the opportunity to gain employment in exciting and well-paid careers. AMC is a specialist institute of the University of Tasmania and if you choose to study with us, you will have access to world-class teaching and research facilities.

Our engineering graduates are in very high demand with a recruitment rate of 100%. Our business and maritime logistics and technology management students are finding jobs all over the world. Our new marine environment degree will provide graduates with the skills needed to manage the ocean’s environments and resources sustainably for future generations. Our seafaring courses continue to provide the Australian shipping industry with highly qualified staff.

I believe going to university is also about experiencing life. If you choose to study with us you will be located in Launceston – a beautiful, safe and thriving regional city.

With easy access to Tasmanian icons, such as Cradle Mountain National Park and award winning restaurants and entertainment on your doorstep, I believe your time studying at AMC will be enriching and fulfilling.

That’s why I believe the AMC is your ticket to the world.

Malek Pourzanjani

Top 5 reasons for choosing AMC

1. You’ll be educated by a globally recognised institution with strong industry links.

2. Our graduate employment rate approaches 100%.

3. You’ll be based in Launceston, a thriving regional city with lower living expenses than capital cities.

4. You’ll have access to world-class teaching and research facilities.

5. We offer a very generous scholarships program worth a total of more than $4 million.

The amc is an institute of the University of Tasmania

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liFeSTYleLaunceston is thriving, with all the trimmings that you would come to expect from a big city.

The Seaport precinct offers lively bars and cafés, Aurora Stadium is the home to AFL in Tasmania and is the Tasmanian ground for Hawthorn Football Club. Cataract Gorge is an awe inspiring must see and is known to hold some very special music events due to the amazing acoustics.

Plenty of action happens around the Tamar River with a number of festivals running throughout the year. You will soon discover that Launceston has the best of an urban lifestyle surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country.

For instance, a short drive will take you to Cradle Mountain, a region that offers some of the most astonishingly beautiful bushwalking imaginable. Launceston has all the clubs and community groups that you would come to expect from a city.

Located only two hours from Hobart there is always something to do on or off campus. So whether you are seeking the hustle and bustle of a busy shopping precinct, the buzz of waterfront bars and cafés or perhaps you simply want to indulge in recreational activities amongst great scenery, Launceston has what you’re looking for.

COURSE GUIDE

CONTENTSABOUT ThE AUSTRAlIAN MARITIME COllEGE 02

OUR fACIlITIES 04

NATIONAl CENTRE fOR MARITIME ENGINEERING AND hYDRODYNAMICS 06

NATIONAl CENTRE fOR MARINE CONSERvATION AND RESOURCE SUSTAINABIlITY 10

NATIONAl CENTRE fOR PORTS AND ShIPPING – MARITIME BUSINESS 14

NATIONAl CENTRE fOR PORTS AND ShIPPING – SEAfARING COURSES 18

ADDITIONAl INfORMATION 26

AUSTRAlIAN MARITIME COllEGE 10/11 COURSE GUIDE 1

ABOUT ThE

AUSTRAlIAN MARITIME COllEGE

ABOUT ThE AUSTRAlIAN MARITIM

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ABOUT AMCThe Australian Maritime College (AMC) is an institute of the University of Tasmania. AMC is a world-renowned maritime institute that prides itself on its industry relevant education and strong industry links.

AMC is structured around three national centres: The National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics, The National Centre for Ports and Shipping and The National Centre for Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability.

With a graduate employment rate approaching 100%, AMC is ranked in the top ten maritime education institutions in the world.

CAMPUS SITESThe main campus is located in the thriving regional city of Launceston. The second is in Beauty Point which houses most of AMC’s seafaring and short courses. The third is in Bell Bay where all AMC maritime firefighting training takes place.

AMC’s campus sites are in the most practical locations to offer our students easy access to facilities, amenities and recreational activities, so that we can provide a well-rounded university experience.

lOCATIONTasmania is renowned as a great place to live, work and study. With everything big cities have to offer combined with natural beauty, Tasmania has it all. AMC is located in Launceston, which is in the north of Tasmania, a beautiful and vibrant region.

Launceston is an intimate community offering amazing scenery, live music, festivals, national sporting events, community groups and much more. There are many students studying here so there is always something happening. Whether it’s a quiet backdrop to study in or a bustling pub to have a few drinks with your friends, Launceston offers it all.

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TRAINING vESSElSAMC has a range of seafaring vessels to allow a hands on experience for students across a range of courses.

Bluefin is a 35m training vessel that can accommodate up to 20 students.

Reviresco has a 14m steel hull and is used for training students in prawn trawling techniques and for research and development.

Stephen Brown is a former collier moored permanently at Beauty Point and is used as a stationary training ship. This vessel comprises three floodable compartments to provide damage control training.

MARINE fIREfIGhTINGThe Marine Firefighting Centre is equipped with a full range of modern marine firefighting equipment and specialises in practical training, including the control of liquid and gas fires and the use of self-contained breathing apparatus. Students learn to fight fires in a mock ship structure. The training is conducted by experienced training officers.

SURvIvAl CENTREThe Survival Centre is located on the Launceston campus and consists of an indoor heated pool and a mock ship’s superstructure, complete with life raft launching facilities and other lifesaving devices. A classroom is equipped with life rafts and typical lifesaving devices currently in use at sea. The centre is used for testing new lifesaving equipment and for conducting research activities.

OUR fACIlITIES

wORlD-ClASS lABORATORIESAMC boasts world-class laboratories dedicated to providing the most accurate training possible. It is these state-of-the-art laboratories that help our students reach their objectives and are also used for postgraduate studies as well as industry research and development.

ShIP SIMUlATORTo get accustomed to handling a ship in a controlled environment AMC has the world-renowned Centre for Maritime Simulation. The recently refurbished centre boasts a full mission bridge, tug bridge and six smaller, fully integrated simulators capable of reproducing busy ports in a range of conditions. The hydrodynamic models used in the simulators react realistically to the environment and to the engine, rudder, thrusters, anchor and winch orders of the pilot.

hYDRODYNAMIC RESEARChIt is important for students to be able to research and assess hydrodynamic designs in a controlled environment. AMC has a globally recognised suite of facilities for this purpose. There is a 100m Towing Tank, the longest in Australia, for measuring ships’ strength, durability and efficiency. The large Model Test Basin allows for much larger model testing in a range of simulated conditions while the recently opened Cavitation Research Laboratory is not only a major teaching and research tool for students but also a major asset to defence research in Australia.

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E ENGINEERING AND hYDRODYNAMICS

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MARITIME ENGINEERINGAND hYDRODYNAMICSBAChElOR Of ENGINEERING (MARINE AND OffShORE SYSTEMS) BAChElOR Of ENGINEERING (OCEAN ENGINEERING) BAChElOR Of ENGINEERING (NAvAl ARChITECTURE)

The National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics (NCMEH) offers Australia’s premier maritime engineering degrees.

NCMEH courses are tailored to service the maritime industry and the graduate employment rate is 100%, with an average starting salary of $70,000.

If you are good at maths and science, enrol in an AMC Maritime Engineering degree. AMC Engineering graduates are in high demand and will often find employment before they finish their studies.

The Bachelor of Engineering degrees are four-year professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia and are recognised worldwide with graduates working in all continents. AMC has small class sizes, which means more individual attention for students. The courses have a high proportion of practical learning, utilising AMC’s world-class facilities, which include fully operational seafaring vessels and model testing tanks.

Degrees are structured around 8 subjects of study per year. Students meeting the required standards of achievement throughout the course may qualify for an Honours Award. Students also complete 12 weeks of practical experience in the industry.

The first year of the degree is common, introducing general engineering topics, with a ship and maritime engineering flavour. In year two, students build on their chosen area of study, which may include ocean, marine, offshore, and naval architecture. In years three and four of the individual disciplines, real industry contact is developed.

ENGINEERING COURSE STRUCTURE AND DElIvERYAreas of study include:

Marine and Offshore SystemsThis pathway is suited to students interested in mechanical and mechanical–electrical equipment, such as fuel-injected turbocharged engines, large gas turbine generators, or massive oil and gas rig topsides.

Ocean EngineeringOcean Engineers are involved in the design of some of the largest, most complex and expensive structures produced by mankind including offshore structures such as oil and gas platforms, subsea pipelines, submersible vehicles and ports and harbours.

Naval ArchitectureNaval Architects are professional engineers that design and oversee the construction and repair of marine craft and various offshore structures. This includes naval craft, passenger and cargo ships, submarines, high-speed ferries and catamarans, tugs and yachts and offshore drilling platforms.


BAChElOR Of ENGINEERING (MARINE AND OffShORE SYSTEMS)

Duration: 4 years full time

About the course: This degree is unique to AMC and focuses upon the innovative design, manufacture, deployment and commissioning of systems associated with the marine and offshore oil and gas industries.

It is suited to students interested in mechanical and mechanical–electrical equipment, such as fuel-injected turbocharged engines, large gas turbine generators or massive oil and gas rigs.

There are many exciting developments driven by increased fuel costs and the need to lower the environmental impact of vessels and oil rigs. You can get involved in engineering alternative marine power systems or improving crude oil extraction to reduce emissions while maximising yield.

Career Opportunities: Top international jobs are offered to all quality applicants by the booming oil and gas industry. For those interested in boats, the Australian high speed ferry industry offers rewarding careers. There is international demand from the ship building, alternative energy, marine survey, statutory bodies, military, industrial process and power generation sectors. Graduates can also apply for any suitable position open to mechanical engineers.

Year 1

• Mathematics I

• Design and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

• Programming and Problem Solving for Engineers

• Statics

• Materials Technology

• Mathematics II

• Dynamics

• Electrical Fundamentals

Year 2

• Calculus of Several Variables

• Thermal Engineering

• Project Engineering

• Hydrostatics

• Marine and Offshore Engineering and Design

• Instrumentation and Process Control

• Mechanics of Solids

• Fluid Mechanics

Year 3

• Materials for Engineering Design

• Noise and Vibration

• Marine Engineering

• Offshore Operations

• Applied Control Engineering

• Integrated Process and Production Systems

• Marine Thermal Energy Systems

• Finite Element Analysis

Year 4

• Applied CFD

• Maritime Engineering Design

• Marine Electrical Powering and Systems

• Research Project

• Systems Design Project

• Design of Offshore Systems

BAChElOR Of ENGINEERING

(OCEAN ENGINEERING)


About the course: Ocean Engineers are involved in the design and management of some of the largest, most complex and expensive structures produced by mankind.

Career Opportunities: Highly paid jobs are available in Australia, Europe, USA, UK and Asia designing and managing huge installations for the offshore oil and gas industry and generating power from the oceans. There are also careers with engineering consultancy firms specialising in coastal engineering, underwater vehicles, and port and harbour design. Graduates can apply for any suitable position open to structural engineers.

Year 1

• Mathematics I



• Statics


• Mathematics II

• Dynamics


Year 2




• Hydrostatics

• Marine and Offshore Engineering and Design

• Instrumentation and Process Control


• Fluid Mechanics

Year 3


• Structural Analysis


• Offshore Operations

• Design of Offshore Systems

• Geotechnology and Concrete Structures

• Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures


Year 4

• Systems Design Project

• Coastal Engineering

• Design of Offshore Structures


• Floating and Deepwater Structures

• Subsea Engineering

BAChElOR Of ENGINEERING

(NAvAl ARChITECTURE)


About the course: Naval Architects are responsible for the design and construction of marine craft such as high-speed ferries, submarines, racing yachts, cruise liners and cargo and military ships.

Career Opportunities: Australia leads the world in the design and construction of high-speed aluminium craft and Naval Architects are in huge demand. Naval Architects are also in demand in companies that design and build leisure craft, sailing and power yachts, and marine surveying. Many of the vessels of the Royal Australian Navy deployed in the defence of the nation have been built in Australian yards with considerable Australian design input; these include patrol boats, mine hunters, frigates and submarines.

Year 1

• Mathematics I



• Statics


• Mathematics II

• Dynamics


Year 2




• Hydrostatics

• Ship Production

• Ship Design


• Fluid Mechanics

Year 3


• Structural Analysis

• Ship Resistance and Propulsion


• Ship Dynamics

• Applied Ship Design

• Hydrodynamics


Year 4

• Advanced Ship Structures

• Ocean Vehicle Design Project


• Design of Marine Machinery Systems

• Yacht Design and Technology

• Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

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MARITIME ENGINEERING AND hYDRODYNAMICSCOURSE INfORMATIONBAChElOR Of ENGINEERING (MARINE AND OffShORE SYSTEMS)

BAChElOR Of ENGINEERING (OCEAN ENGINEERING)

BAChElOR Of ENGINEERING (NAvAl ARChITECTURE)

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E ENGINEERING AND hYDRODYNAMICS

ENTRY REqUIREMENTSAll AMC Engineering degrees require students to have completed middle to upper level Mathematics and a science subject (Physics or Chemistry recommended). Students who do not have all prerequisites may complete a bridging course. Alternative entry options are available. Contact the AMC for more information.

DURATIONAll AMC engineering degrees are 4 years full time and 8 years part time.

PRACTICAl ExPERIENCEAs part of the course of study, students must complete at least 12 weeks of appropriate work experience.


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MARINE CONSERvATION AND RESOURCE SUSTAINABIlITYBAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARINE ENvIRONMENT) ASSOCIATE DEGREE (AqUACUlTURE)

The National Centre for Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability (NCMCRS) brings together the study of the natural sciences with policy and management.

By combining these study areas students gain a valuable understanding of how to manage the marine environment sustainably for future generations.

MARINE ENvIRONMENT COURSE STRUCTURE AND DElIvERYMake a difference! Coasts are home to more than half the world’s population and two-thirds of the largest cities are located in coastal areas. Coastal populations are continuing to grow and increasing pressure is being exerted upon the marine environment to meet the needs of conservation, food security and recreation.

The National Centre for Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability (NCMCRS) is responsible for introducing students to the competing forces facing the marine environment across biological, economic and social concerns.

This is done with a vibrant and contemporary new undergraduate degree program that develops high performing graduates with specialist skills and knowledge in their choice of the following major disciplines:

• Marine Conservation

• Aquaculture

• Fisheries Management

• Global Change

• Seafood Quality & Safety

• Ocean Governance

The degree provides opportunity for hands on experience in field and laboratory techniques including work placement in industry or government and land and sea field trips. With much greater flexibility in degree structure than mainstream degrees (including greater choice after commencement) students have the opportunity for exposure to the breadth of natural science, social science, economics, policy, and law during the degree.

The ‘translational’ nature of the degree ensures graduates with a broad based understanding of the various motivations for users, regulators and managers in the marine environment and a greater development of the wide range of skills and knowledge necessary for obtaining and maintaining employment.

The Centre’s two-year Associate Degree in Aquaculture is aimed primarily at those with an interest in the hands-on aspects of national and international aquaculture. The course prepares students for work in all facets of aquaculture production.

The NCMCRS has world-class facilities including laboratories, the Aquaculture Centre and research vessels that provide excellent learning opportunities for students.


BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE

(MARINE ENvIRONMENT)

Duration: 3 years full time or 6 years part time

About the course: The Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) uses a translational science approach integrating the natural sciences with social sciences, management, policy and law. The degree has a backbone of eight core units supporting students’ choice of one of six disciplinary majors.

Career Opportunities: This degree will prepare graduates for exciting careers in marine conservation, environmental management, fisheries, aquaculture, the tourism industry, shipping, the off-shore industries, non-governmental organisations and all levels of government, from local to global.

The core units provide a strong foundation in understanding the natural science of the marine environment together with opportunities for workplace learning or research in the third year.

Core Units

i. Aquatic Biology A

ii. Aquatic Biology B

iii. Oceanography and Limnology

iv. Data Handling and Statistics OR Introduction to Quantitative Methods

v. Foundations of Ecology

vi. Data Analysis and Presentation ORGIS: Introduction

vii. Aquaculture Policy and Operations OR Fisheries Management and Planning OR Ecosystem Assessment

viii. Practicum in the Marine Environment OR Topics in the Marine Environment OR Directed Studies in the Marine Environment

The six majors available are:

1. Global change

How will our climate shift, what are the potential effects of a changing and highly mobile population and how will globalisation and international trade alter our coastal ecosystems? This major will provide the knowledge base for graduates to make a strong contribution to our future.

Discipline Units

• Introduction to Global Change

• Globalisation and Trade

• Climate Change and Adaption

• Fundamentals of Risk

• Restoration Ecology

• Marine Biosecurity

• Marine Environment and Society

• Quarantine and Food Security

2. Marine Conservation

What are the interactions between human societies and the marine environment and how will we continue to use marine and coastal ecosystems without impacting upon the needs of future generations? This major will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to make such fundamental decisions.

Discipline Units

• Introduction to Marine Conservation

• Environmental Advocacy

• Conservation Biology

• Conservation Economics

• Restoration Ecology

• Marine Biosecurity

• The Gene in Conservation

• Protected Area Management

3. Fisheries Management

What are the principles of ecologically sustainable development in marine ecosystems and how do we apply science and technology to the assessment and sustainable management of wild fisheries? A major in Fisheries Management will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to help answer these questions.

Discipline Units

• Introduction to Fisheries Management

• Fisheries Industry and Operations

• Fisheries Biology and Population Dynamics

• Marine Resource Economics

• Fisheries Policy and Law

• Fisheries Assessment

• Responsible Fishing

• Marine Environment and Society

4. Aquaculture

Pressures are mounting on wild fish stocks and the aquaculture industry has an important role to play in releasing that pressure. With a focus on the underpinning aspects of animal behaviour, physiology and gear technology, the major develops

the skills needed to operate within this important sector.

Discipline Units

• Introduction to Aquaculture

• Aquaculture Technology

• Aquaculture Production

• Aquaculture Hatchery Production

• Aquatic Animal Feeds and Nutrition

• Aquatic Animal Physiology and Behaviour

• Aquatic Animal Health

• Aquatic Molecular Biology

5. Seafood Quality and Safety

Hand in hand with growth in the aquaculture and wild capture fishing industries, assurance of seafood quality and safety is a critical and internationally growing sector. With emphasis on the consideration of pathogens and parasites, and aspects of biosecurity and quarantine this major focuses on aspects of the seafood supply chain from harvest to market and how access to those markets can be maximised for seafood producers.

Discipline Units

• Introduction to Seafood Quality and Safety• Globalisation and Trade• Seafood Handling and Processing• Seafood Quality Assurance and Assessment• Aquatic Animal Feeds and Nutrition• Seafood Safety Management Systems• Product Development and Innovation• Quarantine and Food Security

6. Ocean Governance

Graduates will have a developed understanding of the legal and policy tools used to manage the systems of local, national, and regional interests in the coastal zone and broader marine environments. Students will learn to apply the underpinning science to the development of appropriate mechanisms to balance competing influences and activity towards a sustainable future.

Discipline Units

• Introduction to Ocean Governance• Globalisation and Trade• Climate Change and Adaption• Marine Resource Economics OR

Conservation Economics• Fisheries Policy and Law OR

International Oceans Governance• Antarctic and Oceans Policy OR

Comparative Oceans Governance• Protected Area Management• Global Environmental Policy

ASSOCIATE DEGREE (AqUACUlTURE)

Duration: 2 years full time or 4 years part time

About the course: The Associate Degree (Aquaculture) has been specifically designed to offer education and training in aquaculture and to prepare students for the workplace. It is achieved through a mix of vocational, scientific and technological activities together with work experience.

Career Opportunities: The practical nature of the course, together with the current expansion of the aquaculture industry, ensures employment throughout Australia. Graduates work in all facets of aquaculture production including fish, shellfish, live feeds and algal culture.

The degree consists of 16 units including four aquaculture discipline units, six core science units and six electives (two unspecified). Students may choose to articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) majoring in Aquaculture if they have achieved Credit or better grades for the units: Aquaculture Production Techniques and Aquaculture Hatchery Production Techniques.

Year 1

• Introduction to Seafood Quality and Safety• Aquatic Biology A• Chemistry for Life Sciences• Introduction to Aquaculture• Data Handling and Statistics OR

Intro to Quantitative Methods• Aquatic Biology B• Introductory Biochemistry OR

Biological Chemistry• Aquaculture Technology

Year 2

• Foundations of Ecology ORSeafood Handling and Processing

• General Microbiology• Aquaculture Production Techniques• Elective 1 (Unspecified)• Fish Health Management OR

Seafood Quality Assurance & Assessment• Practicum in Aquaculture• Aquaculture Hatchery Production Techniques• Elective 2 (Unspecified)

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MARINE CONSERvATION AND RESOURCE SUSTAINABIlITYCOURSE INfORMATIONBAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARINE ENvIRONMENT)

ASSOCIATE DEGREE (AqUACUlTURE)

MARINE CONSERvATION AND RESOURCE SUSTAINABIlITY

ENTRY REqUIREMENTSSatisfactory completion of Year 12 (TCE, VCE, HSC or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science subject and a TER/ATAR score of 60 or above. Mature-age applicants with relevant experience may be given special consideration. It is an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirement that all students undertaking practical work at sea undertake a medical assessment.

(Note: depending on degree major and unit selection, not all students in this degree are required to undertake study at sea.)


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PORTS AND ShIPPINGMARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (UNDERGRADUATE) MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (POSTGRADUATE) MARITIME TEChNOlOGY MANAGEMENT

The National Centre for Ports and Shipping (NCPS) provides study opportunities in the areas of maritime business, logistics and technology management.

NCPS also offers courses aimed at providing students with the skills and qualifications to work at sea in the booming shipping industry.

PORTS AND ShIPPING

The National Centre for Ports and Shipping is focused upon all aspects of the shipping industry. You can choose to study business and logistics management which will provide you with the opportunity to work in international trade. Or if you want to go to sea and work on a ship, we provide Australia’s premier training for ocean and coastal seafaring careers.

As Australia’s maritime college, we have the nation’s best training and research facilities. In the National Centre for Ports and Shipping, you will have the opportunity to study with cutting-edge simulation equipment, train in our internationally-renowned survival centre and gain access to a number of training vessels.

With a diverse and multicultural staff who specialise in many different maritime areas, students are able to draw on professional and life experiences and relate these to their studies via the classroom and practical hands-on sessions.

PORTS AND ShIPPING COURSE STRUCTURE AND DElIvERY


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PORTS AND ShIPPINGCOURSE INfORMATIONMARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (UNDERGRADUATE)

MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (POSTGRADUATE)

MARITIME TEChNOlOGY MANAGEMENT

DOUBlE DEGREESEligible students may enrol in a double degree, combining the Maritime Technology Management degree with a further eight units in the Bachelor of Business (Maritime and Logistics Management) or vise versa. Some Maritime Technology units may be completed by distance education, or in consultation with the Course Coordinator, the two degrees may be completed entirely on campus.

MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (UNDERGRADUATE)

DIPlOMA Of MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years of distance education

About the course: This diploma has been designed to provide maritime industry and logistics personnel with business expertise in areas related to the management and administration of maritime logistics.

Career Opportunities: The Diploma of Maritime and Logistics Management prepares maritime and transport industry personnel for careers in the areas of ports and terminals management, stevedoring operations, pilotage and towing, commercial shipping, transport policy and administration, freight forwarding as well as exporting and importing.

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent experience. Students with English as a second language must have an IELTS score of 6. Applications from people who do not have these qualifications but who seek admission on the basis of experience gained in the industry or government will be considered.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Duration: 2 years full time or 4 years part time distance education

About the course: The Associate Degree Maritime and Logistics Management has been developed to provide students with contemporary business expertise to prepare for careers in management and administration in the maritime and logistics industry.

The course provides a pathway for students who have successfully completed the Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management.

Career Opportunities: This associate degree is designed to prepare students for management and administrative paths in private enterprise, industry organisations as well as government, in the areas of commercial shipping, ports and terminals, transport policy and administration, exporting and importing, supply chain management and logistics.

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent or successful completion of the Diploma in Maritime and Logistics Management. Students with English as a second language must have an IELTS score of 6. AMC will consider applicants without these qualifications on the basis of experience in industry or government roles.

*Please note: Course revision means some units may differ from time of publishing.

BAChElOR Of BUSINESS (MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT)

Duration: 3 years full time or 6 years of part time distance education

About the course: This degree prepares students for a career in the dynamic and internationally focused maritime transport industry.

The degree combines core business principles such as law, finance, marketing and economics with specific maritime management units. With the inclusion of logistics-based units, the degree provides the necessary industry focus and in-depth understanding of the issues confronting the maritime and logistics industries.

Career Opportunities: Graduates will find opportunities in the areas of commercial shipping, international trade, ports and terminals management, logistics, transport policy and importing and exporting.

Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (TCE, VCE, HSC or equivalent). Students with English as a second language must have an IELTS score of 6. Holders of appropriate diplomas and sea training qualifications may be eligible for entry with exemptions. For example, holders of maritime-related qualifications may gain up to 16 exempted units in the Bachelor of Business.

Distance Education: The Bachelor of Business is also available by distance education, providing a flexible learning approach.

Comprehensive study packages are provided for each unit with regular communication with AMC staff.*Please note: Course revision means some units may differ from time of publishing.

Year 1• International Business Communication • International Transport Systems • Financial Resource Management • Air Transport• Ship Operations Management

• Introduction to Maritime Industry • Exporting and Importing• Business and Transport Law

Year 2 • Economics for Transport Managers • Logistics Management• E-Commerce and Information Systems • Marketing • Chartering and Broking• Maritime Law• International Business Management• Analytical Methods for Decision Making

Year 3 • Managing People for Competitive Advantage • Strategic Management in Networked Industries • Maritime Economics • Warehousing and Distribution• Port and Terminal Operations • Global Procurement• Supply Chain Management • Transport Research Project

BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARITIME TEChNOlOGY MANAGEMENT)

Duration: 3 years full time or 6 years of part time distance education

About the course: This degree prepares students for a career in the booming maritime transport industry.

Graduates from this degree are in high demand and will help fill the global shortage in qualified people to operate and manage maritime transport operations.

Core business units are covered including accounting, economics and logistics. Students are introduced to technology units including maritime engineering, marine and offshore engineering and ship design. These are complemented by maritime transport units such as cargo handling, commercial shipping, and ports and terminals management.

Holders of appropriate diplomas and sea training qualifications, such as Chief Engineers and Masters may be eligible for entry with exemptions.

Career Opportunities: Graduates will find many job opportunities in the maritime and transport industries including ship management, operations management, and port and terminals management.

Entry Requirements: Students are required to have completed Year 12 with Applied Mathematics, Physics and English preferred.

Students without pre-tertiary Applied Mathematics can undertake a bridging course in Mathematics prior to starting the degree. Students with English as a second language must have an IELTS score of 6. Unit exemptions are granted to students with an appropriate Diploma or Certificate of Competency as Master or Chief Engineer.*Please note: Course revision means some units may differ from time of publishing.

Year 1• Design and Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)• International Business Communication • Business and Transport Law • Financial Resource Management • Ship Operations Management • Introduction to the Maritime Industry • International Transport Systems • Ship Production

Year 2• Analytical Methods for Decision Making• Project Engineering• Problem Solving • Economics for transport Managers • Maritime Law• Logistics Management • Operations Engineering • Principles of Maritime Engineering

Year 3• Managing People for Competitive Advantage• Elements of Hydrostatics• Maritime Economics • Warehousing and Distribution• Strategic Management in Networked Industries• Port and Terminal Operations • Introduction to Ship Design • Transport Research Project

MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (POSTGRADUATE)

hONOURS PROGRAM

This course provides graduates with advanced studies in maritime management and logistics and enables candidates to apply appropriate business research techniques to a contemporary issue. It provides graduates with a competitive advantage when seeking employment.

MASTER Of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARITIME AND lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT)

For more information on postgraduate studies see our postgraduate course guide or visit www.amc.edu.au

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SEAfARING COURSES

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The global maritime industry is booming and recent data shows that the industry is 10,000 officers short.

This means that the maritime industry needs well-trained staff. So if you love the ocean, money and travel, AMC can provide you with all the training and qualifications you need to access the maritime industry for a career at sea.

AMC has two pathways to enable you to work on either international or coastal seagoing vessels.

So depending on the career you want, an AMC qualification will give you access to well-paid positions travelling around Australia or the world in either big or small ships.

Importantly, AMC training programs are nationally approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), state marine authorities and, where appropriate, satisfy the STCW 95 convention.

Under certain conditions, students studying our seafaring courses may articulate into degree programs in AMC’s Department of Maritime and Logistics Management.

CAREERS AT SEAINTERNATIONAl AND COASTAl SEAfARING CAREERSToday, seafaring is a highly mobile, highly skilled and highly paid profession. With 90% of the world’s goods moved by sea, it’s an industry with a strong future.

AMC is Australia’s leading provider of international seafaring qualifications. Our courses are approved by the AMSA and are STCW 95 compliant which means that you can work anywhere in the world.

AMC international seafaring courses are aimed at those seeking a career as either a deck officer navigating the vessel or an engineer officer keeping the ship moving.

AMC coastal short courses will provide you with the opportunity to work in the small ship industry, such as working on a tourism boat in the Great Barrier Reef or a pearling ship off the Kimberley coast. AMC coastal certificates are nationally accredited training packages, developed in co-operation with state marine authorities which means that our certificates can be used anywhere in Australia.

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MARITIME TRAINING OCEAN (DECk)INTEGRATED RATINGSDIPlOMA Of NAUTICAl SCIENCE (DECk wATChkEEPER)DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (DECk wATChkEEPER)DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MATE/MASTER < 500GT)ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (NAUTICAl SCIENCE)ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (ChIEf MATE/MASTER)BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

MARITIME TRAINING OCEAN (ENGINE)DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING (wATChkEEPER)ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING (ChIEf ENGINEER)BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARINE ENGINEER)

MARITIME TRAINING COASTAlElEMENTS Of ShIPBOARD SAfETYTOURISM DECkhANDCOxSwAINMASTER ClASS 5/SkIPPER GRADE 3MASTER ClASS 4/SkIPPER GRADE 2MARINE ENGINE DRIvER GRADE 3MARINE ENGINE DRIvER GRADE 2MARINE ENGINE DRIvER GRADE 1ENGINE ClASS 3


MARITIME TRAINING OCEAN (DECk)

INTEGRATED RATINGS

About the course: The course provides approved training to the competency requirements for an Integrated Rating, as specified by the Marine Orders Part 3 and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). An IR is a general crew member on a ship and is not specifically allocated to engine room or deck duties. Being an IR is a skilled occupation and involves assisting with cargo operations, conducting engine and navigational watches, assisting with berthing and unberthing operations and undertaking general servicing and maintenance of the ship and its machinery.

DIPlOMA Of NAUTICAl SCIENCE (DECk wATChkEEPER)

Duration: 3 years (18 months sea-time included)

About the course:

Phase 1

10 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Beauty Point Campus providing future mariners and maritime personnel with “Pre Sea” experience including the STCW short courses which lead towards the AMSA issued Certificate of Safety Training.

Phase 2

Students who intend to seek a Certificate of Competency from AMSA will then be required to undertake 18 months sea-time with a shipping company whilst undertaking Task and Guided Study units from AMC.On completion of Phase 1, non seafaring students may undertake Phase 3.

Phase 3

33 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Deck Watchkeeper level Navigation and Nautical units, Advanced level Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Medical First Aid on Board Ship and GMDSS.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Deck Officers in the world. AMC is your

one-stop-shop for all the training and certification required to obtain Deck Officer Certificates of Competency. All programs are approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW’95 Convention.

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Grade 10 English, Grade 12 Maths and Science, or equivalent.

Students with English as second language need a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 with at least 5 in each band.

Licensing Requirements: Students who intend to undertake an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) oral examination for a seagoing Certificate of Competency on completion of this course, will be required to undertake a sea-time assessment with AMSA prior to the oral examination as per Marine Orders Part 3. This would usually require students to have a traineeship or cadetship with a shipping company. For further information visit www.amsa.gov.au

AMSA approved medical requirements and eyesight test.

DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (DECk wATChkEEPER)

Duration: 33 weeks

About the course: 33 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Deck Watchkeeper level Navigation and Nautical units and Advanced level Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Medical First Aid on Board Ship and GMDSS.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Deck Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training and certification required to obtain Deck Officer Certificates of Competency. All programs are approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW’95 Convention.

Entry Requirements: Completion of AMC Pre-sea Training (Deck) or equivalent.




DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MATE/MASTER lESS ThAN 500GT)

Duration: 38 weeks

About the course: 38 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Navigation and Nautical units and Advanced level Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Medical Care on Board Ship.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Deck Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training required to obtain the Mate/Master <500GT Certificate of Competency and a State Master Class 3 certificate. The program is approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and recognised by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) and satisfies the international STCW’95 Convention.

Entry Requirements: Master Class 4 or equivalent.




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ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (NAUTICAl SCIENCE)

Duration: 4.5 years (18 months sea-time included)

About the course:

Phase 1

10 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Beauty Point Campus providing future mariners and maritime personnel with “Pre Sea” experience including the STCW short courses which lead towards the AMSA issued Certificate of Safety Training.

Phase 2


Phase 3

33 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Deck Watchkeeper level Navigation and Nautical units and Advanced level Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Medical First Aid on Board Ship.

Phase 4


Phase 5

33 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Chief Mate/ Master level Navigation and Nautical Studies units and the STCW short course Medical Care on Board Ship.On completion of Phase 5 and having had their sea-time assessed, students are eligible to apply to sit AMSA oral examination for a Deck Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency.

Please note: At this stage students will have completed all academic requirements to the Master (Unlimited). Chief Mate/Master and Masters orals are undertaken after further periods of sea-time.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Deck Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training and certification required to obtain Deck Officer Certificates of Competency. All programs are approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW’95 Convention.

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Grade 10 English, Grade 12 Maths and Science, or equivalent.




ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (ChIEf MATE/MASTER)

Duration: 33 weeks

About the course: 33 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Navigation and Nautical units and Advanced level Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Medical First Aid on Board Ship and Medical Care on Board Ship.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Deck Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training and certification required to obtain Deck Officer Certificates of Competency. All programs are approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW95 convention.

Entry Requirements: Completion of Diploma of Applied Science (Deck Watchkeeper), Diploma of Nautical Science (Deck Watchkeeper), Diploma of Applied Science (Mate/Master <500T), or equivalent qualification.

Students with English as second language need a minimum IELTS score of 6 with at least 5.5 in each band.

Licensing Requirements: Students who intend to undertake an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) oral examination for a seagoing Certificate of Competency on completion of this course, will be required to provide evidence of sea-time to AMSA at the time of the oral examination as per Marine Orders Part 3. This would usually require students to have a traineeship or cadetship with a shipping company. For further information visit www.amsa.gov.au

AMSA approved requirements and eyesight test.

BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time (Maximum time for completion 3 years)

About the course: A fourth year” top-up” degree with an emphasis on developing knowledge in Management and Maritime Operations.

Career Opportunities: A specialist maritime operations pathway for those engaged in the port operations sector including port superintendents and shipping company management.

Entry Requirements: Completion of the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science), Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Chief Mate/Master) or equivalent.


Outcomes: Bachelor of Applied Science (Maritime Operations)


MARITIME TRAINING OCEAN (ENGINE)

DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING (wATChkEEPER)

Duration: 26 weeks

About the course: 26 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Marine Engineering units and Short Courses including Fire Fighting, Medical First Aid on Board Ship.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Engineering Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training required to obtain the Engineer Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency.

The program is Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved, satisfies the international STCW’95 Convention and is internationally IMarEST accredited. The program is made up of the higher education Diploma of Marine Engineering (Watchkeeper) and the necessary short courses.

Entry Requirements: Completion of AMC Pre-sea training (Engine) or equivalent.

Or AMSA recognised Trade certificate.

Students with English as second language need a minimum IELTS score of at least 5.5

Licensing Requirements: Students who intend to undertake an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) oral examination for a seagoing Certificate of Competency on completion of this course, will be required to provide evidence of sea-time to AMSA at the time of the oral examination as per Marine Orders Part 3. This would usually require students to have a traineeship or cadetship with a shipping company. For further information visit www.amsa.gov.au


ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING

Duration: 3 years

About the course:

Phase 1

15 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus, Launceston providing future mariners and maritime related careers with “Pre Sea” experience including the STCW short courses which lead towards the AMSA issued Certificate of Safety Training.

Phase 2

Students who intend to seek a Certificate of Competency from AMSA will then be required to undertake 27 weeks sea-time with a shipping company whilst undertaking Task and Guided Study units from AMC. (Students are permitted to undertake AMSA Oral examination with 27 weeks and undertake remaining 9 weeks on completion of oral exam.) On completion of Phase 1, non seafaring students may undertake Phase 3.

Phase 3

36 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Engineering Watchkeeper level units and Advanced level Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Medical First Aid on Board Ship.

Phase 4

Students who intend to seek a Certificate of Competency from AMSA will then be required to undertake 9 weeks sea-time with a shipping company whilst undertaking Task and Guided Study units from AMC.On completion of Phase 3, non seafaring students may undertake Phase 5.

Phase 5

44 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This level of training includes Chief Engineer level units and Advanced level Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Medical First Aid on Board Ship.On completion of Phase 5 and having had their sea-time assessed, students are eligible to apply to sit AMSA oral examination for an Engineer Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency.

Please note: At this stage students will have completed all academic requirements to the Chief Engineer level. Second and Chief Engineer orals are undertaken after further periods of sea-time.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Engineering Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training and certification required to obtain Engineering Officer Certificates of Competency. All programs are internationally approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW’95 Convention.

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 English, Year 12 Maths and Science, or equivalent.




ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING (ChIEf ENGINEER)

Duration: 44 weeks

About the course: 44 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Newnham Campus in Launceston. This training includes Chief Engineer level units and Advanced level STCW Short Courses including Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Medical First Aid on Care on Board Ship.

Career Opportunities: Australia has the reputation of producing some of the finest Engineering Officers in the world. AMC is your one-stop-shop for all the training and certification required to obtain Engineering Officer Certificates of Competency. All programs are internationally approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), meeting the STCW’95 Convention.

Entry Requirements: Diploma of Marine Engineering (Watchkeeper) or Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved certificate of competence;




BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARINE ENGINEERING)

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time (Maximum time for completion 3 years)

About the course: A fourth year ”top-up” degree with an emphasis on developing knowledge in Marine Engineering research and Development projects and current Marine Surveying and Safety Practice with a choice of electives in Maritime and Logistics Management and Maritime Engineering.

Career Opportunities: A specialist marine engineering pathway for those engaged in the port operations sector including port superintendents and managers

Entry Requirements: Completion of the Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering, Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Chief Engineer) or equivalent.


Outcomes: Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)

MARITIME TRAINING COASTAlAMC coastal qualifications provide you with the training you need to work on the water – from being a chef on a cruise boat to working on super yachts, cargo or fishing vessels, tugs, rig tenders or any other commercial vessel you can name.

All courses are run as a continuous block, meaning you can complete your training in one program.

ElEMENTS Of ShIPBOARD SAfETY

About the course: In order to work on a small commercial fishing or trade vessel, even as a deck hand, you need to have an ESS certificate. AMC offers a 3 day, Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) approved, intensive training course that will enable you to obtain an ESS certificate. The units that make up the ESS course can go toward your Coxswain, Master or Marine Engine Driver certificate.

TOURISM DECkhAND

About the course: This course is the starting point for a maritime career, providing the basic knowledge and skills for entry into the industry anywhere in Australia. The course includes ESS, First Aid, Vessel Berthing and Unberthing, Food Preparation and Hygiene and more.

COxSwAIN

About the course: This course equips students with the skills to command with safety and efficiency a commercial vessel of less than 12m and 250kW in propulsion power, engaged in inshore operations. A person who has obtained a Certificate of Competency as a Coxswain is able to act as: Master of a fishing or trading vessel less than 12m in length and limited to inshore waters (15nm); Engineer on a vessel less than 12m in length with engines less than 250kW and limited to inshore waters (15nm).

MASTER ClASS 5 / SkIPPER GRADE 3

About the course: The course provides approved training to the competency requirements for a Master Class 5 or a Skipper Grade 3 Certificate, as specified by the NSCV and Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST). A person who has obtained a Certificate of Competency as a Master 5/Skipper 3 is able to act as: Master on a fishing or trading vessel less than 24m in length within 200 nautical miles of the coast; Chief Mate on a trading vessel less than 35m in length within 600 nautical miles of the coast; Chief Mate of a fishing vessel less than 80m in length for operations within 200 nautical miles of the coast or 35m in length for unlimited domestic operations.

MASTER ClASS 4 / SkIPPER GRADE 2

About the course: The course provides approved training to the competency requirements for a Master Class 4 or a Skipper Grade 2 Certificate, as specified by the NSCV and Marine & Safety Tasmania*. A Master Class 4 certificate allows a person to be employed as master of a commercial vessel up to 35m in length, within 600 nautical miles from the coast and Skipper Grade 2 to be employed as Master of Fishing Vessel up to 35m in length for unlimited domestic operations.

MARINE ENGINE DRIvER GRADE 3

Duration: 3.5 weeks

Location: Beauty Point

About the course: The course provides the approved training including short course certificates to meet the competency requirements for a Marine Engine Driver 3 Certificate, as specified by the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D and Marine and Safety Tasmania. A Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Certificate allows a person to act as Chief Engineer on vessels with engine power less than 500kW, within 30 nautical miles from the coast, or 250kW within 200 nautical miles from the coast.

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Note: some course titles may change after publication of this course guide but course duration and key content will remain unchanged. For further details please visit www.amc.edu.au


Duration: 4.5 weeks


About the course: The course provides the approved training including short course certificates to meet the competency requirements for a Marine Engine Driver 2 Certificate, as specified by the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D and Marine and Safety Tasmania. A Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Certificate allows a person to act as Chief Engineer on vessels with engine power less than 750kW, within 200 nautical miles from the coast, or 500kW within 600 nautical miles from the coast.


Duration: 7.5 weeks or 10.5 weeks including short course certificates


About the course: The basic course provides the approved training to meet the competency requirements for a Marine Engine Driver 1 Certificate, as specified by the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D and Marine and Safety Tasmania. There is also the option to complete additional short courses and modules which will enable eligible candidates to obtain an STCW endorsement, as approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

A Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Certificate allows a person to act as Chief Engineer on vessels with engine power less than 1500kW, within 30 nautical miles from the coast, or 1000kW within 200 nautical miles from the coast, or 750kW within 600 nautical miles from the coast, or will also allow the holder of the certificate to act as First Engineer on vessels with engine power of less than 1500kW within 600 nautical miles from the coast.

ENGINEER ClASS 3

Duration: 3 months


About the course: The course provides the approved training to meet the competency requirements for an Engineer Class 3 Certificate, as specified by the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D, Marine and Safety Tasmania and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). An Engineer Class 3 can act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with engine power less than 3000kW within 200 nautical miles from the coast or 1500kW within 600 nautical miles from the coast.

MARITIME TRAINING OCEAN (DECk)INTEGRATED RATINGSDIPlOMA Of NAUTICAl SCIENCE (DECk wATChkEEPER)DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (DECk wATChkEEPER)DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MATE/MASTER < 500GT)ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (NAUTICAl SCIENCE)ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of APPlIED SCIENCE (ChIEf MATE/MASTER)BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

MARITIME TRAINING OCEAN (ENGINE)DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING (wATChkEEPER)ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING ADvANCED DIPlOMA Of MARINE ENGINEERING (ChIEf ENGINEER)BAChElOR Of APPlIED SCIENCE (MARINE ENGINEER)

MARITIME TRAINING COASTAlElEMENTS Of ShIPBOARD SAfETYTOURISM DECkhANDCOxSwAINMASTER ClASS 5/SkIPPER GRADE 3MASTER ClASS 4/SkIPPER GRADE 2MARINE ENGINE DRIvER GRADE 3MARINE ENGINE DRIvER GRADE 2MARINE ENGINE DRIvER GRADE 1ENGINE ClASS 3


ADDITIONAl

INfORMATION

ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONThere is a large range of both catered and self-catered halls of residence options available for first year students studying in Launceston and Beauty Point.

All rooms are fully furnished single bedrooms containing:

• Single bed and mattress with mattress protector

• Wardrobe and mirror

• Heating

• Desk and drawers

• Pinboards

• Bookshelves

• Telephones

• Internet connection (computer not supplied)

• Study chair and lighting

• Hot and cold water vanity basins.

Due to the high demand on accommodation, prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Contact Accommodation Services for further information on +61 3 6324 3917.

POST-SChOOl AND MATURE AGE STUDENTSThe AMC is an excellent place for post-school and mature age students looking at enhancing their career or returning to study.

Some AMC courses are offered part time and some have off-campus distant education options.

Bridging courses are available if you do not meet the prerequisite entry requirements and many courses recognise work experience.

Other programs, such as the University Preparations Program, provide tutoring on academic learning skills to give you the confidence needed to succeed in your studies.

Phone 1300 363 864 for further information.

SChOlARShIPS AND INDUSTRY lINkSAMC has an extremely generous selection of scholarships.

OUTSTANDING AChIEvER SChOlARShIPThe AMC Outstanding Achiever Scholarship is awarded to students with a TER greater than 95.

The scholarship will provide an accommodation package in our halls of residence and an additional $2,000 towards educational costs.

ExCEllENT AChIEvER SChOlARShIPSThe AMC Excellent Achiever Scholarship is awarded to outstanding student with a TER between 90 and 95.

The scholarship will provide an accommodation package in our halls of residence.

TASMANIAN SChOlARShIPS PROGRAMThe Tasmanian Scholarships Program provides significant financial support for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

They are merit based and are available to both Australian and international students.

Major categories include:

1. Tasmanian National Undergraduate Scholarships worth up to $12,500 per year for four years.

2. Tasmanian University Scholarships covering course fees (HECS) for four years.

Another key feature of the AMC scholarships program is the extensive range available to existing students.

These are primarily industry led and are targeted towards key areas of study.

For more information on our extensive range of scholarship opportunities, please visit www.amc.edu.au/future/scholarship

ADDITIONAl INfORMATION

AUSTRAlIAN STUDENTSAustralian Maritime College Locked Bag 1399 Launceston Tasmania 7250 Australia

Phone: 1300 363 864 www.amc.edu.au

Course information, application forms and other useful information about the AMC can be accessed at www.amc.edu.au, or email [email protected]

INTERNATIONAl STUDENTSAustralian Maritime College Locked Bag 1399 Launceston Tasmania 7250 Australia

Phone: +61 3 6324 3503 www.amc.edu.au

Course information, application forms and other useful information about the AMC can be accessed at www.amc.edu.au, or email [email protected]

OThER USEfUl CONTACTS1300 363 864Uni Info Centre – enquiries from Australian future students

+ 61 3 6324 3503International Services – enquiries from international future students

13 2490Youth Allowance enquiries

13 2490Austudy enquiries

13 2317Abstudy enquiries


Homestay*Residential College (Self-catered)**

Off-campus Partly catered**

Private Shared House

Accommodation $10,920 $5,7772 $5,510 $6,000

Security Deposit N/A $500 $500 $400

Electricity/Heating Included Included Included $1,160

Food Included $3,000 $3,000 $4,200

Local Transport $350 $350 $350 $350

Textbooks/stationery $600 $600 $600 $600

Total $11,870 $10,222 $9,960 $12,710

Please note that prices are subject to change and were accurate at the time of printing. Expenses such as food and electricity vary and are to be used as a guide only. Higher fees apply to shorter term contracts.

*Homestay is only available to students studying at the English Language Centre.

** Contracts are based on an academic year only (39 weeks).

MONEY

hOw TO APPlYAPPlYING fROM YOUR hOME COUNTRYYou are welcome to apply directly or with the assistance of one of our authorised agents. See our international website for details of our agents in your home country. Follow the steps below carefully so that we can process your application as quickly as possible:

1. Complete the International Student Application Form or apply online. Attach:

• certified copies of academic qualifications and transcripts

• certified translations of academic qualifications and transcripts in English

• certified copies of your English proficiency test results (if applicable).

2. Send your application to International Admissions and Exchanges at the address on the application form.

3. You will be informed by email, fax, post or courier about the outcome of your application. You may receive either an unconditional or conditional offer (you will be asked to provide evidence that you have fulfilled the condition(s) prescribed before you are able to accept your offer).

4. If you wish to accept the offer, sign and return the Acceptance Form and forward with payment of the required fees as outlined in your offer – first semester fees plus Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

5. When fees have been paid, the University, or its representative, will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) form, which is needed to obtain a student visa. Take the CoE to the nearest Australian Embassy or High Commission.

6. We will send you information on accommodation choices and living in Tasmania to help you to prepare for your arrival in Australia.

7. Send accommodation forms and arrival details (flight number/date) so that we can arrange accommodation and free airport pickup.

If academic qualifications do not meet the entrance requirements for an undergraduate degree, you may be referred to the University of Tasmania’s Foundation Studies Program. Students who successfully complete this program and achieve the required GPA are guaranteed entrance into most UTAS courses.

If English language qualifications do not meet the University’s entrance requirements, you may be referred to the English Language Centre for additional English language tuition.

REfUND POlICYFor information on the University’s Refund Policy please refer to:

www.international.utas.edu.au/static/refundPolicy.php

For further information about applying as an international student, or for detailed information on all UTAS courses, campuses, facilities, fees, refund policy, applicants who are under 18 years of age, rules of admission and assessment, the ESOS Framework and an overview of the local Tasmanian environment, please contact us:

Phone: +61 3 6324 3503

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.amc.edu.au

TASMANIAN YEAR 12 SChOOl lEAvERSTo apply to the University of Tasmania, on the basis of Year 12 qualifications, you must have satisfied the subject prerequisites and minimum TER requirements for the specific course that you wish to study, as well as any other entry requirements.

whAT If I DON’T MEET MINIMUM ENTRY REqUIREMENTS?If you have not met the minimum entry requirements you may apply for concessional entry to a limited number of selected courses. Under this category, you are assessed on the basis of your performance in the TCE along with a supporting statement from a relevant school/college principal or careers adviser.

INTERSTATE APPlICANTSIf you completed your secondary education interstate and your parents’ permanent residence is not in Tasmania, you will be considered eligible for selection if you have met the minimum University entrance requirements and any specific course prerequisites.

The Tasmanian TER is equivalent to the ENTER, TER or UAI used in other states and territories.

Interstate applications in the alternative entry categories (see below) are also welcome.

Applications for courses at the AMC from applicants in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria should be directed to the relevant tertiary admissions centre in your state (i.e. VTAC, UAC, QTAC).

NON-SChOOl lEAvERS

Alternative Entry

Applicants who do not meet the University’s general entry requirements (i.e. have not completed year 12 qualifications, a TAFE program or a university enabling program) are welcome to apply under the alternative entry category.

Admission under the alternative entry category is considered on the basis of your application and supporting documentation. For more detailed information about this category please refer to the Undergraduate Admission Guide at www.utas.edu.au

Mature Age

You may apply under this category if you have skills from work or other experience that would enable you to successfully complete a university degree. You are encouraged to present your case for a place in a course, by addressing specified selection criteria in the supporting statement.

TAFE Applicants

AMC welcomes applications from TAFE Graduates. For more information phone 1300 363 864.

DEfERRAlThe University will consider written requests from students who have received an offer of a place and wish to defer enrolment for up to one year.

For further information on the application process:

Phone: 1300 363 864

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.amc.edu.au


FIRST SEMESTER 2010

Monday 15 February Orientation Week

Monday 22 February First semester commences

Thursday 1 April Easter break

Thursday 8 April First semester classes resume

Friday 28 May First semester ends

Saturday 5 June First semester examinations begin

Tuesday 22 June First semester examinations end

Wednesday 23 June Semester break commences

Friday 9 July Semester break ends

SECOND SEMESTER 2010

Monday 5 July Orientation Week

Monday 12 July Second semester commences

Monday 30 August Second semester mid-semester break commences

Monday 6 September Second semester classes resume

Friday 15 October Second semester ends

Saturday 23 October Second semester examinations begin

Tuesday 9 November Second semester examinations end

FIRST SEMESTER 2011

Sunday 14 Orientation Week

Monday 21 February First semester commences

Thursday 21 April Easter break

Thursday 28 April First semester classes resume

Friday 27 May First semester ends

Saturday 4 June First semester examinations begin

Tuesday 21 June First semester examinations end

Wednesday 22 June Semester break commences

Friday 8 July Semester break ends

SECOND SEMESTER 2011

Sunday 4 Orientation Week

Monday 11 July Second semester commences

Monday 29 August Second semester mid-semester break commences

Monday 5 September Second semester classes resume

Friday 14 October Second semester ends

Saturday 22 October Second semester examinations begin

Tuesday 8 November Second semester examinations end

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Don’t forget to have a look at the critical dates for applications and enrolments.

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It is now even easier to navigate around our website to find all the information you need to kick-start your studies at AMC. The National Centres for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics, Ports and Shipping and Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability are all covered and you will find details of AMC’s world-class training facilities as well as information on scholarships, downloadable publications, updated news and more...

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To get the most from your visit to the AMC website, make sure you have a browse through the video gallery to get a snapshot of the great things happening around campus. Read our student testimonials to find out what life at AMC is all about.

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