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South Shields Marine School is now offering an oral preparation course for marine engineers wishing to prepare for their Second and Chief Engineer’s MCA oral exams.
The course is now offered as a rolling programme, with a blend of tutor led teaching and learner led Q+A (latest past oral questions provided), with a mock oral exam by request.
Rolling Seconds and Chief Engineer Oral Preparation Course
What’s included:
*Teaching Sessions are Term Time Only and end 24th July 2026
You can now study this course remotely; this will consist of the entire course that is taught at South Shields Marine School being available to attend remotely. Our experienced lecturing staff will be using wireless microphones in class along with sharing their computer screen and PowerPoint presentations.
1st September 2025 – 24th July 2026 (rolling programme; dates are subject to change)
2 weeks prior to preferred start date
2500CORLA
Please note: learners who wish to enrol within 6 weeks of the end of the course, 24th July 2026, will not receive as many sessions.
We can include some steam sessions on request.
Visa letters will not be issued for this course.
There are no attendance requirements – learners can attend as many sessions as they require.
£1,495
Payment can take up to 5 working days to be activated onto the system.
When you have decided which course date you wish to attend please complete the enclosed application form and return it to the college via email to mmeng@tynecoast.ac.uk together with the payment shown on the form and copy documents. Please ensure you state the date you wish to start the course on the form. If Steam is required, please also state this on the form.
For remote learners and UK learners, the cut-off date for applications is 2 weeks prior to the preferred course commencement date.
Applications can be returned by email to mmeng@tynecoast.ac.uk
Please note: for any refund of course or exam fees, there will be an administration charge of £50 in order for us to process the refund.
Accommodation is available in the College at Dr. Winterbottom Hall or in private lodgings.
For full details please refer to the separate information sheet or contact Dr Winterbottom Hall: Telephone: +44 (0)191 427 3666, Email: dwh@stc.ac.uk
Please contact mmeng@tynecoast.ac.uk for further details.