Description:
The Marine Engineering programme is intended to impart theoretical knowledge and practical skill to students on engineering design practice, planning, management, operation and maintenance of Marine Engineering systems and equipment suitable for a technician. The programme develops knowledge and skills in areas such as propulsion, auxiliary systems, stability and structure of merchant ships, electro-technology, mechanical principles and thermodynamics.
You will study the following modules
Engineering Mathematics
Mathematical analytical skills are critical to your future career as an Engineer and this module will enable you to acquire a deeper understanding of how these skills will be applied in a range of engineering applications. We will support you in acquiring competence and confidence in carrying out mathematical calculations applied to an Engineering context.
Work Based Project
Engineering is the process of applying scientific theory to real-world problems. This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to do this by conducting a self-managed work-based project. The project should reflect theory and practice drawn from the options being undertaken by you and should also reflect your particular interests, along with those of an employer if you are sponsored. The completed project should reflect your ability to plan, execute and present the findings from an endeavour of your own choosing.
Plant and Process Maintenance
This unit introduces students to the importance of equipment maintenance programmes, the benefits that well-maintained equipment brings to an organisation and the risk factors it faces if maintenance programmes and processes are not considered or implemented. Topics include statutory regulations, organisational safety requirements, maintenance strategies, safe working and maintenance techniques.
Marine Auxiliary Systems
You will study a wide range os ship auxiliary systems including; air conditioning and refrigeration, sewage, freshwater production and distribution, steering gear, auxiliary steam, compressed air, pollution prevention. pumping , fire detection and fixed firefighting and the electrical generation and distribution system. This unit also covers maintenance procedures for marine auxiliary plant.
Marine Electrical Systems and Fault Finding
Understanding modern ship-board electronic and electrical systems, their operating principles and safe practices are essential to implement fault finding for?electrical/electronic systems, in a safe but efficient manner. Topics covered will include generation, operation and application of 3 phase and single phase AC generators and distribution; construction of DC motors and applications; Battery systems and DC circuits including renewables; understanding fault finding methods and techniques to carry out safe rectification across a variety of Marine systems.
Mechanical Principles
You will be introduced to the fundamental principles used by engineers to design vehicles, machines and buildings, including ships and other marine structures. We will support you in acquiring competence and confidence in analysing the effect of forces on the movement and performance of machines and structures and assess the changes of energy involved. You will learn how to conduct tests and experiments to confirm the results of your analysis.
Study Type:
Course Area:
3072
2 Years Part Time, 1 day a week
There is a formal or summative assessment at the end of each module/unit. Assessment methods could include a exams, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and projects as well as classroom based assessment where students will be required to solve practical problems.
You will ideally be employed in a technical role and you will have 5 GCSEs at grades 9-5 (including Mathematics, English and Science). You will also have three A Levels at grades E or above (including Maths and Physics) or an equivalent level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC Level 3 in an engineering related subject with a merit profile or a T-Level with grade A*-D in the core unit. If you do not have the necessary academic qualifications, any relevant professional experience will be taken into account and you are encouraged to apply.
Studying a Higher Education course at Fareham College has a number of benefits. Tuition fees are significantly lower than university and you can also save money by living and studying locally. Smaller class sizes means more support from tutors and you will study one day per week at our CEMAST campus, enabling you to combine study with work.
This HNC is Awarded through the South Coast Insitute of Technology in partnership with Solent University, Southampton.
Completion of the course will enable you to progress to the level 5 HND course in Marine Engineering and from there, to university to top up to a full degree; the course has been designed to facilitate smooth progression into further study at Solent University. Alternatively, this qualification will enable you to develop your career within your existing workplace or through a Higher Apprenticeship.
This course is equivilent to the first year of study on an undergraduate degree at university and you will be able to apply for entry directly to year 2 of an appropriate degree through UCAS.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
Tuition fees are payable for all Higher Education courses and the fee for this course is displayed in the information above. This can be paid for in a number of ways:
• HE Loan (or Advanced Learner Loan for some courses)
• Instalment Plan
• Lump sum
HE Loans are easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000.
If you applying for our Level 4 Creative Enterprise Diploma, there may be no fees to pay if you are under 19 at the start of the course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our Enrolments Team on 01329 815 200.