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Craft Skills Prep & Test - MCA

This is a 5 day course designed for engineering candidates pursuing their MCA Yacht 4 Engineering Certificate of Competency or for ambitious mariners desiring to improve their knowledge and abilities in the engine department. If you have little or no experience with machine shop tools or skills, you may need additional training or practice time to become proficient. This course utilizes MPT’s Marine Technical Institute Engineering Laboratories and Machine Shop. This course combines classroom theory, which is led by a Chief Engineering instructor and practical training to prepare candidates for the additional responsibilities needed as part of the certificated engineering staff onboard yachts and other vessels. Students come from all over the world for this course.

Subjects Include:

• interpretation of drawings


• use and care of hand tools


• use of measuring equipment


• safe use of portable power tools


• safe use of drilling machines


• safe use of off-hand grinders


• metal joining - welding


• brazing, soldering


• gas cutting


• mechanical joints - gaskets


• flanges, couplings


• assembly skills


• electrical testing and wiring

Exam:

Administered at MPT through practical demonstrations of competency