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Hunter Institute of Technology - Marine Engineering Section courses

The Marine Engineering Section provides the high demand Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering (Class 1), Diploma in Marine Engineering (Class 2) and Diploma in Marine Engineering Watchkeeping.

These courses meet STCW95 requirements for First Class Certificate, Second Class Certificate and Watchkeeping Certificate. Revalidation and upgrade courses are available to meet STCW95 requirements. In addition, the College has developed a range of customised short courses to suit the specific needs of the maritime industry.

We are based at the Hunter Institute of Technology's Newcastle Campus, just two hours drive from Sydney. The campus is right on bus and train routes and is close to all kinds of shops, eateries, beaches, bushland and the world-renowned Hunter Valley vineyards.

Staff are highly respected within the maritime industry and maintain close links with national and international shipping and maritime companies.

The Centre is internationally regarded by industry as a centre of excellence for the training of marine engineers.

The centre is the major TAFE complex within Australia to offer comprehensive practical training for marine engineers in the fields of shipboard electrical electronics and control systems. We are conveniently located close to marine repair and shipbuilding facilities including a floating dock of 15,000 tonne lifting capacity and the world renowned Port of Newcastle.

COURSE DATES 2001
SHORT COURSES 2001

DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING WATCHKEEPING

Part A Starts 12th February and 16th July
Part B Starts 9th April and 10th September

DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING (Class 2)

Part A Starts 12th February and 23rd April
Part B Starts 12th February and 16th July

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING (Class 1)

Part A Starts 12th February and 23rd April
Part B Starts 12th February and 16th July
Marine Survival

Marine First Aid

Advanced Fire Fighting

Basic Fire Fighting (as required by Part A Watchkeepers)

STCW95 Revalidation

STCW95 Upgrade

Marine Engineers Automation, Electronics and Electrical Functions Course (A.E.E.)

Marine Engineers Advanced Electrical Control Course (A.E.C)

For further information please contact the Marine Engineering Section of the Hunter Institute of Technology Newcastle Campus:

Marine Engineering Section
Maitland Road, Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Ph +61 2 4923 7225 Fax +61 2 4923 7395
Email: rodney.champion@tafe.nsw.edu.au