Second and Chief Engineer Preparation Courses

We offer all the courses you need to achieve your Second and Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency

What are the Entry Requirements?

To undertake the Second and Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency, you will need to:

1. Have completed 12 months’ seagoing service as an EOOW, III/1, on vessels of at least 750 kW in engine power. This time must include at least 9 months in full charge of the watch or with designated UMS (Unattended Machinery Spaces) duties.
2. Hold a HND/Advanced Diploma or Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering with pass of at least 50% in each academic subject.
3. Hold a transcript or college Education and Training (E&T) letter confirming your results.

Further requirements

1. All certificates and E&T letter must have been achieved before applying for Certificate of Competency as per MSN 1857.
2. Students already in possession of an E&T letter from the college at which they completed the HND/Advanced Diploma or Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering will require no further HND/Advanced Diploma units.
3. Transcripts of qualifications with the evidence of 50% pass mark in each subject must be produced before advice and guidance can be given.
4. Students without a full HND/Advanced Diploma but who have completed most of the units may be able to enrol and complete their certificate by registering with SQA and completing the outstanding units. This can be done remotely via our Blended Learning Unit.

How we can help

We offer all the courses you need to prepare for written and oral exams and these can be completed in one term at college.

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High Voltage Management

Second and Chief Engineers written exam preparation

Second and Chief Engineers orals preparation

Financial help

The IMarEST Guild of Benevolence offer a £750 grant for marine engineers and Electro-Technical Officers (ETOs) on unpaid leave while studying for their Certificate of Competency Level III/2. This support aims to ease financial burdens and aid career progression. To find out more and apply, click here.

Find out more

You can:

• Click the links on the courses above to access the course information
• Call us on 01253 504800 to speak to one of our advisors
• Email us at maritime@blackpool.ac.uk