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Marine Engineering
A 2-path programme that can award you with both a Diploma and the internationally recognized Certificate of Competency Class 5 Marine Engineering Officer qualification. The course covers multi engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, control, and naval architecture that are required to make a ship an independent movable power plant.
All candidates must pass the colour vision test as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Course details
| Field of study | Maritime Studies |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Marine Engineering |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
Core Modules
- Marine Engineering Knowledge I
- Marine Engineering Knowledge ll
- Basic Thermodynamics
- Engineering Drawing
- Applied Mechanics
- Electric Circuits
- Naval Architecture 1
- Workshop Practice 1
- Workshop Practice 2
- Basic Occupational Safety & Security Training
- Basic Mathematics
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Education & Career Guidance
- Financial Education 1
- Wellness for Life
Common Core Curriculum
- Thinking Critically about the UNSDG
- Data Fluency
- Problem Solving with Creative & Computational Thinking
Core Modules
- Marine Power Plant
- Auxiliary Machinery
- Instrumentation
- Electronics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Applied Thermodynamics
- Naval Architecture 2
- Computer Aided Design
- Integrated Workshop Practice
- Engineering Maths 2
- Financial Education 2
- Financial Education 3
- Elective
In Year 2 Semester 1, students can opt for their preferred mode of internship for Year 3, subjected to selection criteria.
Common Core Curriculum
- Sustainable Innovation Project
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Collaboration in the Digital Age
Core Modules
- Marine Engine Room Simulation Training
- Marine Workshop Practice
- Integrated Control
- Electrical Machines & Systems
- Basic Tanker Training (Sea internship)
- Naval Architecture Design and Project (Shore internship)
Selection of mode of internship to be completed by end of Year 2 Semester 1.
Common Core Curriculum
- Effective Writing for the Workplace
- Artificial Intelligence & its Impact
Internship
| Internship duration | 26 weeks (Seafaring Internship or Shore-based internship) |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Sep or Sep to Mar |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Licensed Marine Engineer Officer
- Assistant Shipyard equipment Engineer
- Assistant Servicing and maintenance Engineer
- Assistant Commissioning Engineer
- Assistant Project Engineer
- Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) Officer
- Sales/Procurement Executive (Engineering)
- Technical Executive
- Utilities Technicians
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.