Small Vessel Chief Engineer – General Science Engineering II

Overview:

General Engineering Science II examination will consist of the following sections:

• Applied Heat:
  • heat energy;
  • gas laws;
  • combustion;  and,
  • refrigeration.
    
• Electrotechnology and Naval Architecture:
  
  • nature of electricity;
  • electric currents;
  • electric circuits;
  • resistance;
  • secondary cells;
  • magnetic fields;
  • electromagnetic induction; and,
  • measuring instruments and measurements.
    

Candidates must achieve a pass mark of a minimum of 40% in each section. A minimum of 50%

must be achieved 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;
• General Engineering Science I;
• 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.