In line with the latest Government Guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, BIM’s National Fisheries Colleges in both Castletownbere, Greencastle and our Coastal Training Units will be closed until the end of January 2021.
We will publish updates as they become available.
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Class 3 Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer (Fishing Vessel)
Next course scheduled:
- For further information, contact maria.mccarron@bim.ie on +353 74 9381068
Qualifications:
- Department of Transport Class 3 Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer (Fishing Vessel)
- Engineering Technology QQI Award (Major) Level 5 - Further Education + Training
- FAS Mechanical Engineering Certificates in Bench Fitting, Milling, Manual Arc and Gas Welding
Duration: One academic year at the National Fisheries College, Greencastle, Co. Donegal followed by one year qualifying sea service on board a commercial fishing vessel.
Progression: Students can progress to Class 2 and Class 1 Certificates of Competency with further study and sea time.
For further information read the course brochure (pdf 688Kb)
Marine Engineering Processes QQI Award (Minor) Level 5 - Further Education + Training
Next course scheduled:
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For further information, contact della.osullivan@bim.ie on +353 27 71230
Objective: to provide participants with a basic understanding of the operation of marine diesel engines and associated machinery on small vessels.
Course fee: €200
Duration: 3 weeks
Course Content:
- Vessel construction
- Main propulsion systems
- Auxiliary machinery
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Health, safety and the environment
