Small Vessel Chief Engineer – General Science Engineering I

Overview:

This course covers mechanics and stability and prepares students to sit the MCA/SQA written exam. General Engineering Science I examination is constituted of the following sections:

• Applied Mechanics:
  • units;
  • kinematics;
  • dynamics;
  • statics;
  • friction;
  • machines;
  • strength of materials;
  • fluids at rest; and,
  • transverse stability.
    
• Mathematics:
  • arithmetic;
  • algebra;
  • trigonometry;
  • geometry; and,
  • mensuration.
    

Candidates must achieve a pass mark of a minimum of 40% in each section. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% overall to pass the module.

Prerequisites:

This course is intensive, and candidates are strongly advised to undertake a pre-study before starting the course. All candidates must have completed the following before enrolling in this course:

• Approved Engine Courses (AEC I & II); 
• Small Vessel Chief Engineer Auxiliary Equipment Part 1;
• Basic Safety Certificates; and, 
• Service as required for issue of Training Record Book.
  

Duration:

This is usually a 5-day course delivered either in the classroom direct or online.