Certificate of Competency - Second Engineer (III/2) - Direct Entry

Course information:
Certificate of Competency - Second Engineer (III/2) - Direct Entry

Course content:
You will study:
Academic subjects:

• Mathematics
• Engineering Drawing
• Naval Architecture (Chief Engineer level)
• Applied Heat (Chief Engineer level)
• Applied Mechanics (Chief Engineer level)
• Electrotechnology (Chief Engineer level)

Professional subjects:

• Engineering Knowledge - General
• Engineering Knowledge - Motor

These are achieved using the Second Engineer EK only course.

Course structure:
Module A - 11 weeks
Mathematics
Engineering Drawing
Applied Heat

*


Module B - 11 weeks
Applied Mechanics

*
Naval Architecture

*
Electrotechnology

*

* Chief Engineer Level
You must enrol on the full programme. Exemptions from this criteria will only apply for students who have previously studied at this centre.

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.
Upon passing the required assessment and an MCA Oral Examination* you will be awarded the Certificate of Competency.
Written examination papers are of three hours duration.

*Please note: You must possess a MCA Notice of Eligibility to apply for an oral examination and undertake the SQA professional subjects.

Qualifications achieved:
Second Engineer (III/2) with Chief Engineer exemptions