Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Class 3  Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer (Fishing Vessel)

Next course scheduled:

• 16 September - July 2020, NFC Greencastle, 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:

• 11-29 May, NFC Castletownbere, 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