Certificate of Competency - Second Engineer (III/2) - Engineering Knowledge only

Course information:
Certificate of Competency - Second Engineer (III/2) - Engineering Knowledge only

Course content:
The College offers courses for seafaring marine engineers at Second Engineer (III/2) level to cover the following examinable subject areas:


Professional Subjects

• Engineering Knowledge - General
• Engineering Knowledge - Motor
• Engineering Knowledge - Steam

Course
Subjects
Tuition

Second Engineer
(III/2) Part B EK Only
Engineering Knowledge General,
Engineering Knowledge Motor or Steam
6 weeks
(full time)
Second Engineer
(III/2)
Endorsement
Engineering Knowledge Steam or Motor
6 weeks
(part time)

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.
Certificates are issued for passes in 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.

Qualifications achieved:
Second Engineer (III/2)