Approved Engine Course (Yacht)

This 4½ day Approved Engine Course (Yacht) is an entry level engineering course for commercial yachts and is approved by the MCA. It is recognised by Captains and yacht crew management companies, and is ideal for those wishing to start careers within the deck or engine department of superyachts or skippering smaller yachts. It is also a first level qualification for the MCA Engineer Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (CoC) commercial yacht pathway.

This course provides students with the basic theoretical knowledge and some practical hands-on experience of diesel engines to work as dual deck hand/engineers on yachts over 24m.

For additional information, please review the Maritime Career Progression Charts for yacht engineering certification.

Course Availability & Fees

Please contact the Admissions team for further information:

Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 5004

Email: wma.training@solent.ac.uk