Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

About this course

Are you looking for a career as a marine mechanic? This course will give you skills to work on both petrol and diesel engines. You will also learn how to repair inboard and outboard engines.

The skills and knowledge you will gain includes learning how to:

repair propeller and jet drive propulsion systems
install and repair marine electrical ignition systems
test equipment and tools
repair and maintain various marine vessels
ensure a safe working environment
communicate with clients.

This course can lead to jobs such as:

marine mechanic
marine technician
marine electrical technician.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.

To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	AURAEA002
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	AURASA102
Test and repair basic electrical circuits	AURETR112
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	AURETR125
Diagnose and repair charging systems	AURETR129
Diagnose and repair starting systems	AURETR130
Install marine engines, controls and instruments	AURRTE008
Install marine electrical systems and components	AURRTR007
Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems	AURRTR106
Apply knowledge of engine science	AURTTE001
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	AURTTK102

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Use numbers in an automotive workplace	AURAFA001
Diagnose and repair electric braking systems	AURETB101
Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace	AURETK002
Solder electrical wiring and circuits	AURETR006
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems	AURETR009
Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components	AURETR011
Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies	AURETR026
Inspect, test and service batteries	AURETR115
Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems	AURETR121
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	AURETR123
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	AURETR124
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems	AURETR128
Diagnose and repair ignition systems	AURETR131
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	AURETR132
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems	AURHTF102
Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines	AURHTL101
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems	AURHTZ101
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	AURLTB103
Diagnose and repair marine exhaust and cooling systems	AURRTC101
Diagnose and repair marine steering systems	AURRTD101
Inspect and service marine outboard engines	AURRTE002
Inspect and service marine inboard engines	AURRTE003
Overhaul two and four-stroke cycle marine outboard engines	AURRTE011
Diagnose and repair marine outboard engines	AURRTE106
Diagnose and repair marine inboard engines	AURRTE107
Diagnose and repair petrol and diesel marine fuel systems	AURRTF001
Inspect and service marine inboard propeller drive systems	AURRTQ001
Inspect and service marine jet drive propulsion systems	AURRTQ002
Install marine jet drive propulsion systems	AURRTQ005
Diagnose and repair marine inboard propeller drive systems	AURRTQ104
Diagnose and repair marine jet drive propulsion systems	AURRTQ106
Diagnose and repair marine network electronic control systems	AURRTR108
Inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions	AURRTX001
Inspect and service marine inboard transmissions	AURRTX002
Diagnose and repair marine outboard and stern drive transmissions	AURRTX103
Diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions	AURRTX104
Drive and manoeuvre trailers	AURTGA001
Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes	AURTTA010
Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems	AURTTA113
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	AURTTA118
Diagnose complex system faults	AURTTA121
Inspect and service braking systems	AURTTB101
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	AURTTF102
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems	AURTTF105
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	AURTTK001
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	AURVTW018
Carry out manual metal arc welding on components	AURVTW101
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections	AURVTW103
Plan and apply time management	BSBPEF202
Organise personal work priorities	BSBPEF301
Interpret technical drawing	MEM09002
Perform engineering measurements	MEM12023
Perform computations	MEM12024
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	MEM13015
Organise and communicate information	MEM16006
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods	TLID1001
Licence to operate a forklift truck	TLILIC0003

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Docklands
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
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