1. Getting started
  2. About you
  3. Qualifications
  4. Review
  5. Confirmation
  1. Getting started
  2. About you
  3. Qualifications
  4. Review
  5. Confirmation

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Application for Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper) Newcastle Campus | 18 Jan 2021 | Full Time
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About this offering

**IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?** This course offering is designed for people who: - want to work as an Engineer Watchkeeper in the Maritime Industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area. - have adequate Language, Literacy and Numeracy and technology proficiency to enable them to access the learning materials at AQF level 5 This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Watchkeeper as described in Marine Order 72 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012. Students are reminded that this qualification meets some of the requirements for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Engineer Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency. Students are encouraged to contact AMSA regarding qualifying sea service (QSS) and refer to Marine Order 72 for further details. People seeking certification should check requirements with AMSA. **SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT** - Library for access to online resources and information, learning resources and help - Counselling and Career development for free professional educational, personal and career counselling - Aboriginal and Torres Islander support – recognises the importance of identity and connection to Country - Multicultural services - Support tailored to best serve people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds is available.

Information you'll need:
  • Personal details
  • Citizenship or residency (including a Visa Sub Class if you have one)
  • Contact information such as residential and postal address
  • Email address (mandatory to complete this process online)
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you have not yet registered for a USI, click here to create one. If you have a USI but don’t remember your USI details, click here to find your USI.
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Entry into this course is through an application process. This may be due to places in the course being competitive based on the number of applications we receive for this course at this location. By lodging this application you are not guaranteed a place in this course. Your application will be reviewed and assessed and you will be informed of the outcome via the email address you provide.
VET Student Loans:

This course is approved under the Commonwealth VET Student Loans program. If you are an eligible student you have the option to pay your tuition fees or apply for a VET Student Loan for all or part of your tuition fees. The Commonwealth sets a loan cap on the amount it will lend to a student for each course.  These are the covered fees. In some cases the course fees may exceed the covered fees, and you will have to pay the difference.

If you intend to apply for a VET Student Loan, we will first check that you meet the eligibility and academic suitability requirements for a loan (see below) then forward your details to the Commonwealth. You will be sent an email with a log on and passkey for the online loan application. 

To complete the application, you will need:

  • your Tax File number (TFN). If you do not have a TFN,  you need to apply for one (through most Australia Post outlets). You can complete your loan application with a Certificate of Application for a TFN, but must provide your TFN as soon as it is issued. If you don’t provide your TFN before your first census day, you will need to pay the tuition fees for that unit of study.
  • your Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN).  If you have previously accessed a loan via the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), either at TAFE or university, you will already have a CHESSN. You must use the same CHESSN  whenever you access a student loan. If you don’t have CHESSN, we will allocate one on your behalf.

Academic suitability – To be eligible for a VET Student Loan, you will need to be assessed as academically suitable to undertake high level VET study. You can:

  • provide a copy of your senior secondary certificate of education (that has been awarded by an Australian authority or agency); or
  • provide evidence of attainment of an Australian Qualification Framework qualification at Certificate 4 level or above.  If it is a TAFE NSW qualification, just tell us when and where you studied; or
  • undertake a literacy and numeracy assessment and be competent at Exit Level 3 or above in reading and numeracy. Your college will assist you through the process to undertake this assessment if you need to. It’s free of charge.

If you would like more information about VET Student Loans please visit the Commonwealth Study Assist website, the TAFE NSW website or contact us: