Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
An industry-led foundation degree for aspiring superyacht engineers, combining HNC and FdSc academic study with RYA and MCA maritime training. It follows MCA guidance for the Engineer Officer of the Watch certificate of competency.
Department: Cornwall College (Falmouth Marine School) | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Year 1 indicative modules include Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Super Yacht Construction, Marine Engineering, Computer Aided Drawing, Electro-technology and Work Experience for Marine Engineers. Year 2 includes Finite Element Analysis, Naval Architecture, Control and Instrumentation Systems, Further Electro-technology, Applied Thermodynamics and Fluidics, and a Research Project.
Leads to engineer roles aboard power and sail superyachts; the career route requires a minimum of three years of education, training and paid employment as crew.
Applicants must pass an MCA ENG1 medical examination before training starts at Falmouth Marine School. The programme does not follow the traditional academic year and is designed around the superyacht season. Applications are not taken from applicants who need a visa to study in the UK.
Duration: 2 years
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
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