Marine Engineering Processes and Operations

The programme is open to individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge
and skills in Marine Engineering Processes and Operations.

It will be of particular interest to operators of small fishing vessels and those wishing to gain employment in the sector.

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

Three weeks (full time) – 15 consecutive days

This is a highly interactive classroom/workshop-based course with a
combination of:

• Presentations
• Demonstrations
• Practical exercises
• Group discussions

On successful completion of this programme, the learner will receive a QQI
Level 5, 15 credit minor award in Marine Engineering Processes and Operations

• Aged 16 years or over
•  Junior Cycle (NFQ Level 3) with a Grade C or higher in ordinary level Mathematics (or equivalent)
• The ability to read, write and communicate efficiently in English. (For learners, whose first language is not English, the applicant must have efficiency in English to 70% in the Marlin test)

• This programme is offered as a stand-alone programme.

Or

• This programme is also a module of BIM’s Certificate in Fishing Vessel
  Engineering Skills programme (PG25230) which leads to a QQI Level 5, 60
  credit, Special Purpose Award. Graduates of that programme have an
  opportunity to progress to Class 3 Certificate of Competency (CoC)
  Engineering Officer (Fishing Vessel) after a period of sea time.

Learner’s progress will be checked during the course through a combination of
formative written and practical assessments to reinforce understanding and
learning.
The final assessment consists of:

Written Examination – 60%

Skills demonstration(practical Assessments) – 40%

€200

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.