Gain the internationally recognised skills and qualifications necessary to start a career as an junior engineer in the marine industry, either afloat or in a shore-based capacity.
Course overview
Graduates gain a broad understanding of engineering disciplines and the practical hands on skills essential to the maintenance and operation of modern vessels and craft.
On completion of the training, graduates are ready to work as a Flotilla Engineer or Base Engineer for yacht charter companies. Alternatively, join a large yacht as Second Engineer or dual Deckhand/Engineer.
Graduates gain internationally recognised qualifications, including the MCA/STCW 95 Basic Training and MCA Approved Engine Course
New enhanced syllabus includes personal watercraft maintenance
With a shortage of qualified personnel in marine engineering, salary prospects and job opportunities for marine engineers are good
Pre-requisite experience:
Must have engineering experience and preferably at least a grade C GCSE in Maths, English and a science subject or equivalent.
Duration:
10 Weeks
Qualify for:
Work as a marine engineer afloat or in a shore-based capacity
Engine room watch keeping practices, pre-sailing checks on engine room machinery, refuelling procedures, recording data for use in diagnostic fault finding, logical fault finding procedures
Precision measuring equipment, hand tool fitting exercise, use of hand tools
Soldering skills: copper brass and silver soldering, plumbing
Training towards MCA Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL)
Industry guidance, routes to employment
Electrics and electronics
Practical and theoretical knowledge covering everything from basic 12V DC systems to three-phase 440V AC distribution systems and personal computer systems
Hotel services
Operating principles and diagnostics of air conditioning and refrigeration, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, auxiliary heating boilers, water makers and water systems
Ship stability, construction and maintenance
Features of ship construction and implications of fluid transfer and storage
Maintenance of yacht systems including propulsion systems, engine room equipment, plumbing, pumps, valves, pipeline systems, gearboxes and line handling winches
Yachting Courses
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