Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng Hons Degree

This programme forms part of a Merchant Navy cadetship so to undertake this programme, you will need to apply to a shipping or training company and obtain sponsorship. The companies cover the cost of your programme and related training courses, your uniform and pays you an allowance (how much varies slightly by company). You can find out more about how to apply to a company on the Careers at Sea website, where you can also find a list of sponsoring companies. The BEng Degree Marine Electrical and Electronics Engineering is part of a suite of degree programmes for the maritime industry that will provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in commercial shipping. Approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), this three-year programme combines academic education with vocational training and 8 months' industrial placement on board ships, leading to the award of Electro Technical Officer (ETO) Certificate of Competency (CoC). This programme is aligned to support your progression through knowledge acquisition at Operational level and onto Managerial level, as directed by the Standard of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) 1978, as amended 2012. This is achieved by meeting the requirements of the Maritime and Coastguard Agencies (MCA) and approved by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB).

You will need to meet the following criteria to apply for a place on this programme: 60 UCAS points at A/AS level, including subjects which support the application GCSE Mathematics (level 5 or above), Science and English Language (level 4 or above) or equivalent letter grades.

A detailed breakdown of the modules and assessment for this programme can be found from page 6 of the Programme" https: //fleetwoodnautical. blackpool. ac. uk/sites/default/files/documents… Specification.

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework, exams and practical assessments. Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently. Practical assessments involve observation of your practical skills and competencies by a trained assessor. Please contact us for further details about the course.

The College is well known for its friendly and supportive environment. We have dedicated tutors to help you achieve your learning goals. We also have an experienced team of advisers who can provide additional support along with advice and guidance on a whole range of issues, free of charge. The important thing is that you make the most of your time with us and if we can help with that in any way, we will. Please contact us for further details about the course.

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework, exams and practical assessments. Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently. Practical assessments involve observation of your practical skills and competencies by a trained assessor.

The BEng in Marine Electrical and Electronics Engineering programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge required for a career within the maritime industry as an Electro-Technical Officer. Upon successful completion of the programme, you could consider a number of other roles across the maritime industry.

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