High Voltage (Management)
Course Code: MX1EC404
Maritime and Nautical
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Course Overview
This course has been developed to deliver education and training covering marine high voltage power systems to meet specific parts of the regulatory requirements of Table A-III/2 (management level) of the Annex to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, hereafter referred to as STCW.
This course is a mandatory requirement for STCW Regulation III/2 – Chief Engineer officers and Second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more.
The aim of this course is to provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to safely control and manage marine high voltage power systems in accordance with international Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulations using practical demonstration and simulation.
By successfully completing this course, the students on this programme will gain competence to manage high voltage installation, trouble shooting and restoration of electrical equipment to operating condition.
Entry Requirements
In order to access this course, students must,
- Have prior electrical or electro-technical experience in a shipboard environment
- Have completed 12 months sea time as Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
Assessment Methods
This course has a continuous assessment regime to test the following outcomes throughout the duration of the course:
- Understand the high voltage system and the maintenance of distribution capability
- Manage high voltage operations on board a ship
- Trouble shoot faults within a high voltage system and reconfigure the system to maintain supply
Continuous assessment will focus on the students' knowledge of power distribution systems, trouble shooting and fault finding and efficient management of electrical power on board a ship.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The teaching and learning on this course are managed by means of presentations and practical sessions. For practical sessions, the students to lecturer ratio is 10:1.
Practical sessions are carried out in the electrical high voltage lab, engine room simulator and marine engineering centre at Fleetwood Nautical Campus of Blackpool and The Fylde College.
This is a 35 hour per week course usually spanning from Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700 with a one hour lunch break.
Industry Placement and Field Trips
There is no work placement required on this course.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
There are no additional costs involved in this course.
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Tuition Fees
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Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Awarding Body: N/A
Terms and Conditions
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