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Operational Procedures and Basic Hotel Services - 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. 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.

Subjects Include:

• keeping the log


• taking over and accepting a watch


• routine watch keeping duties


• bunkering and anti-pollution procedures


• oily water separator - construction and use


• principles of hydraulics and pneumatics


• applications for hydraulics


• principles of refrigeration/air conditioning


• water generators - principles and maintenance


• sewage treatment

Exam:

SQA written exam administered at MPT in a 2 hour format on the last day of the 5 day course.