Professional Yacht Engineer
Aim
Gain the skills and qualifications necessary to start a career as an engineer in the marine industry
Course overview
Designed to provide the skills, knowledge, and practical hands on experience to start a successful career as a junior marine engineer.
Graduates will gain a broad understanding of engineering disciplines and the practical hands on skills essential to the maintenance and operation of modern vessels.
On completion of the training, graduates would be able to work as Flotilla Engineer or Base Engineer for yacht charter companies. Alternatively, they could join a large yacht as Second Engineer or dual Deckhand/Engineer.
Pre-requisite experience:
Duration:
Qualify for:
An interest in mechanics and how things work is an advantage
11 Weeks
Work as a marine engineer afloat or in a shore-based capacity
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will gain the following qualifications:What's included:
Dates and price:
Includes all food and accommodation
Benefits
- Graduates gain internationally valued qualifications, including the MCA / STCW 95 Basic Training, MCA Approved Engine Course and will leave the course with the understanding of engineering disciplines and practical hands on skills essential to the maintenance and operation of a large yacht
- With the shortage of qualified personnel in marine engineering, salary prospects and job opportunities for marine engineers are good
Syllabus
Practical training afloat
- RYA Dayskipper Power
- Introduction to sailing
- Powerboat training and small tender handling
Shore based training
- Essential engineering skills
- 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
- Welding skills: oxyacetylene cutting and welding, brazing and soldering, arc welding, inert gas welding, milling and machining
- 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 and construction
- Features of ship construction and implications of fluid transfer and storage
- Maintenance of yacht systems including propulsion systems, engine room equipment, outboard engines, plumbing, pumps, valves, pipeline systems, gearboxes and line handlng winches
Navigation and communication
- Essential crewing and navigation skills
