Ship Mechanical Systems Understanding Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and components of ship propulsion systems.
• Identify and describe the functions of auxiliary mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, and generators.
• Analyze the operation of steering gear and stabilizer systems.
• Apply safety procedures and maintenance practices for ship mechanical systems.
• Evaluate common faults and troubleshooting methods for mechanical systems on a ship.
• Implement proper start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures for ship machinery.

Target Audience

This course is designed for marine engineers, deck officers, ship technicians, and anyone involved in the operation or maintenance of ship mechanical systems.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals reinforce theoretical knowledge by allowing learners to operate, inspect, and troubleshoot ship mechanical systems in a simulated engine room or workshop. These sessions develop essential skills for safe and efficient maintenance and operation.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Engine Room Familiarisation and Safety Drills — Learners conduct a safety walkthrough of a simulated engine room, identify hazards, and practice emergency procedures (fire drill, evacuation). (3h)
• Practical 2: Operation of Auxiliary Pumps and Valves — Learners start, stop, and adjust centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, and operate valves in a piping system to control flow and pressure. (4h)
• Practical 3: Hydraulic System Inspection and Troubleshooting — Learners inspect a hydraulic system, check fluid levels, replace filters, and troubleshoot common faults (leaks, pressure drops). (4h)
• Practical 4: Diesel Engine Pre-Start Checks and Operation — Learners perform pre-start checks on a small diesel engine, start and run it under load, monitor parameters, and execute a safe shutdown. (5h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.