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:
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.