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Maritime Engineering and Technology

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Overview

The study of designing, maintaining and operating marine craft and shipboard machinery and systems. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of designing, developing, operating, maintaining and managing marine engineering systems. It also involves developing an understanding of the operation of ships and other maritime facilities and safety under operational conditions.

Course skills

Maritime Engineering and Technology develops skills in:

  • constructing, maintaining and repairing the internal structure, steering gear and hull support systems of marine craft
  • designing and developing marine engineering systems
  • directing the movement of vessels and the stowage and discharge of cargoes
  • operating, maintaining and managing marine engineering systems.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Careers

  • Boat Builders and Shipwrights

    Boat Builders and Shipwrights construct, fit out and repair boats and ships.

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  • Deck and Fishing Hands

    Deck and Fishing Hands maintain ships' equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.

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  • Marine Transport Professionals

    Marine Transport Professionals control and manage the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.

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  • Motor Mechanics

    Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.

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  • Other Engineering Professionals

    Other Engineering Professionals include Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Environmental Engineer and Naval Architect occupations.

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  • Other Miscellaneous Labourers

    Other Miscellaneous Labourers include Bicycle Mechanic, Car Park Attendant, Crossing Supervisor, Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant, Leaflet or Newspaper Deliverer, Mechanic's Assistant, Railways Assistant, Road Traffic Controller, Sign Ere

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  • Sales Assistants (General)

    Sales Assistants (General) sell goods and services, such as food, clothing, hardware, household appliances, office supplies and cosmetics, in retail and wholesale establishments.

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  • University Lecturers and Tutors

    University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

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