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.
Building Talent Together
This particular course represents a pathway to further progression towards higher level qualifications that are run by the South Coast Institute of Technology.
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2 Years Part Time
You will be in college one full day per week. Your exact timetable will be confirmed at enrolment.
You will receive 4 x 90 minute sessions of tuition plus a 75 minute tutorial session per week. You should expect to spend an equivilent amount of time in private study so should therefore expect to devote around 14 hours per week to this course.
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. Assessment grades will be agreed and issued within 15 working days following submission, in line with the Fareham College assessment policy.
72 UCAS points from a Level 3 qualification such as a National Diploma or Certificate in a related engineering subject or related A-level subjects and/or equivalent qualifications and experience. Grade 4 required in GCSE Maths (previously grade C).
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 subject to validation with Solent University.
It is Awarded through the South Coast Insitute of Technology in partnership with Solent University, Southampton.
Teaching Staff
The following staff teach on units which are delivered on this course, although you may not necessarily be taught be all the staff mentioned here.
Tony Quirk
Tony served 20 years at sea, also spending periods ashore, working in operational support to deployed ships, equipment procurement and training analysis. Tony also has experience of project management for ship repairs and spent time as the Royal Navy Explosives Training Officer, retiring as a Weapon Engineering Officer and Chartered Engineer. Since then, he has worked in outdoor education as a qualified Mountain Leader for Hampshire County Council and remains a volunteer Gold Award Trainer and Expedition Supervisor with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Tony has worked in education since 2012, initially as a lecturer and since 2020, as Curriculum Area Manager at the CEMAST Campus. Tony remains a member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers, Institute of Engineering and Technology, City and Guilds Institute and the Institute of Supervisory Mangers.
Modules taught: Work Based Project.
Edwin Munoz
Edwin is a mechanical engineer with experience teaching a range of courses across multiple academic levels. He has worked in the areas of materials testing, engineering product design, and construction of constitutive models for virtual simulations and he is passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers and helping them find their place in industry. Edwin’s research interests include manufacturing with polymer composites, aerodynamic fluid dynamic simulations and mechanical characterisation of engineering materials.
Modules taught: Engineering Mathematics, Mechanical Principles.
Chris Smith
Chris has 23 Years experience in the Royal Navy as a Marine Engineer. He has also worked as an electro-mechanical technician at an energy recovery facility with Veolia, was commissioning Engineer for new build ships with BAE and was a subsea engineer for oil and gas with Transocean. Chris has been teahing for 9 years, including 2 years at Babcock Engineering Academy, 5 years at Highbury College, and 2 years at Cemast. His research interests include plant technology, renewable energy and marine plant.
Modules taught: Engineering Maths, Mechanical Principles, Marine Auxiliary Systems.
Jeremy Thomas
Jeremy graduated in Mechanical Engineering before enjoying a short stint with the Royal Navy. He then managed a number of fast fit garages across the West-Midlands before heading back out to sea. In the 5 years before joining CEMAST, he sailed aboard merchant vessels in an engineering capacity, specialising in LNG tankers with steam propulsion although he has a breadth of experience onboard vessels with diesel electric, slow and medium speed diesel propulsion. His research interests include marine engineering, maritime defence, electrical and electronic engineering.
Modules taught: Engineering Maths, Marine Electrical System and Fault Finding, Marine Auxiliary Systems, Plant and Process Maintenance.
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.