# Auxiliary Machinery (MARTPT-862) Course number: 271 Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT) Duration: 15 days Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/auxiliary-machinery-course-271 Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date) ## Overview ## Course description **Course 271 -Auxiliary Machinery** This is a 120 Hour simulator and workshop course and will cover marine engineering topics at the operational level per STCW Section A-III/1 and Table A-III/1. Any applicant who successfully completed all modules of the Auxiliary Machinery (MARTPT-862) course will satisfy: - The Auxiliary Machinery training requirements of 46 CFR 11.329 (a)(4)(vi) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW / 1,000 HP propulsion power or more (Operational Level); AND - The Auxiliary Machinery standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.329(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-III/1 and Table A-III/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 17-14(Ch-6) Tasks 4.3.M, 4.3.N, 4.3.O, 4.3.R, 4.3.S, 4.3.T, 4.3.U, 4.3.V, 5.1.A, 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.2.C, 5.2.D, 5.2.E, 8.1.A, 8.1.B, 8.1.C, 8.2.A, 8.2.B, 8.2.C, 8.2.D, 8.3.A, 9.1.A, 9.1.B, 11.1.A, 11.2.A, 11.3.A, and 11.4.A; AND - The ETSO training requirements of 46 CFR 11.329 (a)(4)(v) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW / 1,000 HP propulsion power or more (Operational Level). Each student who successfully completes this course will demonstrate the background knowledge and practical work to support operation and maintenance of equipment, in areas such as: \* Basic construction and operation principles of auxiliary machinery systems; \* Safety and emergency procedures for operation of auxiliary propulsion plant machinery including control systems: \* Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for auxiliary machinery items and control systems \* Complete NVIC 17-14 Tasks: see above Pre-Req - Mariner must have 180 days of service in a rating at least equal to that of a wiper or coal passer including: *Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer; Oiler; Fireman/Watertender; Junior Engineer; Pumpman/Machinist; QMED – any rating.* ## Prerequisites Students must attest to having 180 days of service in a rating at least equal to that of a wiper or coal passer including: Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer; Oiler; Fireman/Watertender; Junior Engineer; Pumpman/Machinist; QMED – any rating. ## Required materials PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, You will be required to show ID (a passport is preferred). You should bring Paper, pencil and highlighters for notes. Candidates taking this course are required to bring the following clothing for the practical workshop assessments: Shirt with long sleeves, long pants and closed toed shoes or equivalent safety shoes. MPT will provide the use of a welding mask/goggles, welding gloves/jacket, work gloves, eye protection, and ear protection. Candidates are welcome to bring their own equipment if desired. ## Class dates, prices, and enrollment [View current classes and prices](https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/auxiliary-machinery-course-271). [MPT student enrollment](https://school.mptusa.com/). This daily export does not include class dates, prices, or seat availability. A listed course does not establish that a class is currently scheduled. ## Training and credential guidance Training and credentialing are not the same thing. 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