Marine Engineering

Course Content

Award:
Higher National Certificate (Awarded by the University of Plymouth)

What's it all about?:
Do you love the sea and anything to do with it? Do you enjoy taking things apart to discover how they work? Are you interested in science and technology? As a Marine Engineer you will also need to be careful, responsible, safety conscious and a good team worker too. We will teach you other crucial skills so you can design, construct, operate and maintain engines and machinery in ships and offshore installations of every kind.

Progression:
On successful completion you may progress to the third year of the Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering and then progress on to the final year of the following degrees at the University of Plymouth:

• BSc (Hons) Design and Manufacture
• BSc (Hons) Design and Manufacture with Renewable Energy Studies
• BSc (Hons) Marine and Composite Technology

Alternatively, you can find employment in the industry.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

• 60-120 UCAS tariff points - any combination
• a BTEC National Award in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 3 in a related subject
• Equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Two years
Run On Demand?:
No
Roll On Roll Off?:
No Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The course includes the following modules:

• business management techniques
• analytical methods for engineers
• engineering science
• engineering design
• project management
• health, safety and risk assessment
• plant and process principles
• mechanical principles
• naval architecture
• engineering materials
• CAD techniques
• digital and analogue devices and circuits
• planning and scheduling
• instrumentation and control
• thermodynamics
• marine propulsion systems.

When can I study?:
Various days (one day per week)

Are there any exams?:
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.
Course Facts

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Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£660 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UX2795

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£640 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UX2795

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.