# MCA Small Vessel Workshop Skills Training

Course number: 445
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 5 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/mca-small-vessel-workshop-skills-training-course-445
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview


## Course description
**Small Vessel - Workshop Skills Training – MCA Approved - MPT #445**

This is a worshop skills training course is designed for engineering candidates pursuing their MCA Small Vessel 2nd Engineer Certificate of Competency. The objective of the course is to prepare candidates for the practical assessments held through out the course.

This course utilizes MPT's engineering laboratories and machine shop.

**Skills & Knowledge Expected to Apply for Test:**

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

Plant maintenance

Plumbing

**Practical Assessments:**

Administered at MPT through practical demonstrations of competency.

## Prerequisites
skills and knowledge for test



## Required materials
Shop Clothing & CLOSED-TOE Shoes. Passport Identification.

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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