MARINE ENGINEERING
Do you enjoy problem solving?
Modern ships use complex equipment and tools to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the vessel. Our engine officer courses put you in the perfect position to start a career at sea. Marine Engineers design, build, test and repair boats, ships, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.
Laboratories
Our variety of courses means that we have several different types of laboratories: for electronic navigation systems, for thermodynamics and mechanics, and control and instrumentation laboratories that come with hydraulic, electrical and electro-pneumatic control systems.
Near the central campus, there are facilities for Marine & Offshore Safety Training and fire training, while Vessel Traffic Service courses and Global Maritime Distress and Safety System stations are on the campus itself.
DID YOU KNOW?
Over 90% of world trade is transported by ship and around 1.7 million seafarers make sure global trade continues 24/7 so the world doesn’t run out of supplies.
Employment prospects for marine engineers and naval architects are expected to increase by nine percent between 2014-2024, which is faster than average. This means that the demand for marine engineers is higher than ever and now’s the best time to take a course in marine engineering.
Shipping is estimated to make a total contribution of £12.5 billion (direct, indirect and induced impact) each year
The maritime sector contributes up to £13.8 billion and 260,000 jobs to the UK economy annually.
WHERE CAN YOU GO WITH THIS SUBJECT?
AT SEA CAREERS:
- Chief Engineer
- Second Engineer
- Junior Engineer / Fourth Engineer
- Motorman
- Electrician
ON-LAND CAREERS:
- Project Management
- Maritime Insurance
- Oilfield Services
- Education / Lecturing
- Marine Superintendent / Surveyor
- Maintenance Engineer
WHAT WE COVER
- Marine systems and components
- Theoretical and hands-on knowledge in the engine plant workshops
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Industry research exercises
Phase one, three and five:
- Academic Study & Workshop / Practical elements
- Based at college
- Safety and survival training at our Marine Offshore Safety Training Centre
Phase two and four:
- Sea phase
- Practical experience on board a vessel
- On-the-job training
Both academic and practical study will ensure that you gain the experience and knowledge to pass your final oral exams, which will enable you to become a fully qualified Officer.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Our school leavers vocational and academic pre-cadet engineering courses are of one year duration, aimed to equip you with the skills to progress to sponsorship with a shipping company (formerly known as a cadetship).
We also organise various college trips throughout the year to give you on-the-job experience such as trips to Port of Tyne and Port of Blyth plus an annual trip on the DFS ferry to Amsterdam to get a taste of life of what a career at sea entails with a tour of a working engine room.
Upon completing our Pre-Cadetship, after directly applying to a shipping company with our assistance, you will undertake a three-year Officer Cadet training programme.
Being sponsored means your Higher Education fees are covered, so you’ll have no student debt and earn a salary.
Success Story
I’ve learnt safety training, firefighting and a wide range of engineering skills. Though challenging, it’s been an excellent opportunity to do things I would never have otherwise done, whilst gaining great qualifications that will allow me to work at sea.