Certificate of Competency - Chief Engineers (III/2)

Vocational qualification

In South Shields

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    South shields

The College offers courses for seafaring marine engineers at Chief Engineer (III/2) level to cover the following examinable subject areas: Academic Subjects. Applied Heat. Applied Mechanics. Naval Architecture. Electrotechnology. Professional Subjects. Engineering Knowledge 'General'. Engineering Knowledge 'Motor'. Engineering Knowledge 'Steam'. Programmed courses are arranged to cover the.

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Location

Start date

South Shields (Tyne and Wear)
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St. George'S Avenue South Shields, NE34 6ET

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About this course

To study this course, you should have: Second Engineer (III/2) or equivalent Certificate of Competency The necessary sea service to apply for a Notice of Eligibility

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Course information:
Certificate of Competency - Chief Engineers (III/2)


Course content:
The College offers courses for seafaring marine engineers at Chief Engineer (III/2) level to cover the following examinable subject areas:
Academic Subjects
  • Applied Heat
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Naval Architecture
  • Electrotechnology

Professional Subjects
  • Engineering Knowledge 'General'
  • Engineering Knowledge 'Motor'
  • Engineering Knowledge 'Steam'

Programmed courses are arranged to cover the above subjects in the following ways:

Course
Subjects
Tuition
Chief Engineer
(III/2) Part A
Applied Heat and
Mechanics 11 Weeks
Chief Engineer
(III/2) Part B
Naval Architecture
Electrotechnology
EK General
EK Motor or Steam 11 Weeks

Subject combinations from the course content are possible during a term of 11 weeks duration. Combinations will depend upon timetabling feasibility.
If your work schedule does not allow you to study for a 6 week or 11 week programme, you can attend the College during periods when you are on leave.
It may be possible to gain the knowledge required for the examinations by attending part programmes throughout the academic year. Please contact us for details.

Assessment procedure:
The current method of assessment is by external examination prepared by SQA on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Single subject certificates are issued for passes in the academic subjects and for a combination of professional subject passes ie General/Motor and/or Steam.
Upon passing the required assessment and an MCA Oral Examination* the candidate will be awarded the Certificate of Competency.
Written examination papers are of three hours duration.

* Please note: All candidates must be in possession of an MCA Notice of Eligibility to apply for an oral examination and undertake the SQA professional subjects.

Entry requirements:
To study this course, you should have:
  • Second Engineer (III/2) or equivalent Certificate of Competency
  • The necessary sea service to apply for a Notice of Eligibility


Qualifications achieved:
Chief Engineer (III/2)

Certificate of Competency - Chief Engineers (III/2)

Price on request