Courses & Units
Advanced Marine Electrical Engineering JNE314
Launceston
Introduction
This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan manage and carry out electrical and electronic engineering operations, maintenance, and repairs on generators, motors, transformers, and emergency power systems on commercial vessels. This includes the design, operational principles, construction, safety, statutory requirements, trouble shooting, testing and measurements, repairs and maintenance to enable safe and efficient operation of the electrical power generation, distribution and consumer machinery from a management level engineer. It also includes liaison with internal and external stakeholders on relevant matters.
This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the Maritime Training Package MAR60120, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-III/2 and A-III/6 of the STCW code.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Marine Electrical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JNE314 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Mr Gamini Lokuketagoda |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2025 | 25/3/2025 | 14/4/2025 | 1/6/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse, troubleshoot, rectify and maintain shipboard electrical distribution systems including emergency power supplies.
- Analyse, troubleshoot, rectify and manage shipboard alternators and their excitation systems.
- Analyse, troubleshoot, rectify and manage shipboard AC induction and synchronous motors.
- Analyse concepts, design features and power electronic applications in electric propulsion.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of High Voltage on board ships.
- Explain the additional safety features in electrical systems on-board ships carrying hazardous cargo.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031799 | $1,164.00 | $1,164.00 | not applicable | $3,271.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
JNE231Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3-hr practical weekly and 4-hrs of lectures weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Practical Tests - Electrical and High Voltage|Practical Tests - Electrical, Electronic|Quiz 1.3 Transformers (0.5%)|Quiz 3.3 AC 3-phase motor operational aspects (0.5%)|Quiz 2.1 AC generator fundamentals (1%)|Quiz 3.1 AC Induction motor fundamentals (1%)|Quiz 5 & 6 on High Voltage and Tanker Electrical Practice (1%)|Quizz 1.1 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (1%)|Quiz 1.2 Ship electrical distribution (1.5%)|Quiz 3.2 AC 3-phase motor types, operation & protection (1.5%)|Quiz 2.2 Alternator types, operation and protection (2%)|Mid-Term Test 1 (15%)|Mid-Term Test 2 (15%)|Final Exam (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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