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Advance Certificate in Technology – Marine Engineering

The course aims to prepare trainees to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills of shipboard machinery according to Class III level of SPMC code and to demonstrate practical skills gained though the Apprenticeship program applied to shipboard maintenance, repair and operation duties.

The course comprises of core and non-core modules.  These modules are in line with the South Pacific Maritime and STCW 95 code.  Each year students will attend first half of the year (one semester) at the University and the other half of the year at sea to gain on-the-job training. On-the-job training at sea comprises of training under supervision and completing exercises included in the Sea Work Books.

Admission Requirements

  • Be not less than 18 years of age

  • Meet the requirements of medical fitness including eye sight and hearing

  • A pass in Solomon Islands School Certificate with good passes in English, Mathematics, Science, Physics and Technical Drawing.

  • Must posses Safety Certificate with a minimum of 12 months sea services

  • Completed Basic Maritime course and also suitable for those already in employment

Program Structure

Course Code:
Course Name: Advance Certificate in Technology – Marine Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Core Units: 29 Units
Total Credit Points: 160
Campus: Kukum

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Advance Certificate in Technology – Marine Engineering (M1)

Unit Code
Unit Title
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit Points
ME411
 Marine Engineering Mathematics - I
 None
5
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to calculate fuel consumption and storage requirements on vessels and solve basic engineering problems.
ME412
 Marine Engineering Science - I
 None
5
To provide the learner with the knowledge to identify basic units used in Thermodynamics and define thermodynamic systems and processes, and identify their states and properties.
ME413
 Technical Communication - I
 None
5
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain the propulsion plant and auxiliary equipment on a vessel not exceeding 500 kW propulsion power.
ME414
 Engineering Drawing - I
 None
5
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to understand, explain and sketch the basic engineering components.
ME415
 Engineering Knowledge - Basic Machinery
 None
10
To provide the learner with the language and vocabulary skills required to work cohesively as a member of a ship’s crew and perform watchkeeping duties and operate machinery and equipment as directed.
ME416
 Marine Workshop Practice - I
 None
10
This unit develops the student’s knowledge and skills to effectively maintain shipboard machinery. It enables the students to perform shipboard welding safety practices, such as grounding, heat transfer, ventilation, gas freeing and knowledge of the pertinent regulations. These practical projects incorporating diversified lathe operations and basic fitting applications.

Advance Certificate in Technology – Marine Engineering (M2)

Unit Code
Unit Title
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit Points
ME421 Marine Engineering Mathematics - II
 Completion of M1 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW

5
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to effectively solve problems in the subjects; Heat and Heat Engines, Applied Mechanics, Electro technology.
ME422
 Marine Engineering Science - II
 Completion of M1 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW

5
To provide the learner with the knowledge to identify basic units used in Thermodynamics and define thermodynamic systems and processes, and identify their states and properties.
ME423
 Technical Communication - II
 Completion of M1 plus 6 months sea time up to 500k

5
To provide the learner a more advanced approach towards technical communication.
ME424
 Engineering Drawing - II
 Completion of M1 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
5
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to understand, explain and sketch the basic engineering components.
ME425
 Engineering Knowledge
 Completion of M1 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
7
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain the propulsion plant and auxiliary equipment on a vessel not exceeding 500 kW propulsion power.
ME426
 Marine Workshop Practice [M2] - II
 Completion of M1 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW

8
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to effectively maintain shipboard machinery. It enables the students to perform shipboard welding safety practices, such as grounding, heat transfer, ventilation, gas freeing and knowledge of the pertinent regulations. These practical projects incorporating diversified lathe operations and basic fitting applications.
ME427
 Computer Application - I
 Completion of M1 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
5
To provide the learner the advanced knowledge and skills in computer applications

Advance Certificate in Technology – Marine Engineering (M3)

Unit Code
Unit Title
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit Points
ME431 Applied Mechanics I
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
5
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to explain and calculate the basic effects of forces and displacements on machinery and structural components.
ME432
 Thermodynamics (Heat & Heat Engines) I
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
5
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to explain elementary thermodynamic concepts, solve simple thermodynamic problems; and identify the thermodynamic principles upon which a vessels engine room operates.
ME433
 Engineering Drawing III
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
4
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to understand, explain and sketch the basic engineering components.
ME434
 Electro Technology I
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
4
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to safely operate and maintain electrical equipment on board a vessel not exceeding 750 kW propulsion power.
ME435
 Naval Architecture and Ship Construction I
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW

4
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to recognize the common terminology, identify basic stability requirements on small vessels, calculate fuel consumption and storage requirements on vessels and operate, maintain, and repair components of the ship structure.
ME436
 Engineering Knowledge - General I
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW

6
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain the auxiliary equipment on a vessel not exceeding 750 kW propulsion power.
ME437
 Engineering Knowledge - Motor I
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW

6
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to safely operate, maintain and manage a propulsion plant and other auxiliary machinery of up to 750 Kw power.
ME438
 Marine Workshop Practice III
 Completion of M2 plus 6 months sea time up to 500kW
6
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to effectively maintain shipboard machinery. It enables the students to perform shipboard welding safety practices, such as grounding, heat transfer, ventilation, gas freeing and knowledge of the pertinent regulations. These practical projects incorporating diversified lathe operations and basic fitting applications.

Advance Certificate in Technology – Marine Engineering (M4)

Unit Code
Unit Title
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit Points
ME441 Applied Mechanics II
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW
5
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills required to explain and calculate the basic effects of force, pressure, displacement, thermal expansion and friction on machinery and structural components.
ME442
 Thermodynamics (Heat & Heat Engines) II
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

5
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to explain basic thermodynamic concepts, solve thermodynamic problems of basic systems, use steam tables to solve thermodynamics problems, apply thermodynamic principles to components and systems of a typical marine power plant, and solve heat transfer problems in marine plants and systems.
ME443
 Engineering Drawing IV
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

3
This unit prepares the students with necessary drawing, design, construction, and application skills to Class 3 Certificate of Competency level. To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to interpret and produce engineering drawings relevant to the safe operation of vessels.
ME444
 Electro Technology II
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

4
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to safely operate, maintain, and manage electrical equipment and more advanced methods in solving electronics problems on vessels.
ME445
 Naval Architecture and Ship Construction II
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

4
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to define basic ships terms, calculate buoyancy and reserve buoyancy, do stability calculations to maintain ships stability and know and calculate ships resistance and propulsion.
ME446
 Engineering Knowledge - General II
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

5
To provide the students with the knowledge, and skills to safely operate, maintain and manage the auxiliary equipment on a vessel not exceeding 750 kW propulsion power.
ME447
 Engineering Knowledge - Motor II
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

5
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to safely operate, maintain and manage a propulsion plant and other auxiliary machinery of up to 750 Kw power.
ME448
 Vessel Administration
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

4
This unit provides the student with the knowledge to understand international laws and shipping regulations know the role of the Maritime Administration (Marine Department) and understand vessel operations to manage ships efficiently.
ME449
 Marine Workshop Practice IV
 Completion of M3 plus 6 months sea time up to 750kW

5
This unit develops the students knowledge and skills to effectively maintain shipboard machinery. It enables the students to perform shipboard welding safety practices, such as grounding, heat transfer, ventilation, gas freeing and knowledge of the pertinent regulations. These practical projects incorporating diversified lathe operations and basic fitting applications.

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