Marine Engineering (beng) in Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

Marine Engineering (beng) in Cork Institute of Technology

Course summary

The function of the Marine Engineer is to operate and maintain the engines, boilers, generators and other systems of ships. Most of the mechanical equipment aboard ship is operated and maintained by Marine Engineers. This course aims to provide a sound knowledge base of Marine Engineering.

Students who successfully complete Year 1 and Year 2 are expected to be placed in a commercial ship, for practical training experience, and to gain the necessary ‘seatime’ for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Certificate of Competency, in their third year.
In addition while at sea, they must complete a comprehensive workplace training programme including training records, journals and other documents associated with the training programme, as specified from time to time.

Career

Graduates first become Officer of the Watch on a vessel after graduating and passing relevant examinations. They can advance to Second Engineer or Chief Engineer with further study, examinations, and sea-service. Careers exist on all different type of ocean going vessels: bulk carriers, oil tankers, container ships, cruise ships, and ferry vessels.

Potential Areas of Employment

• Ship’s Officer (from Junior Ranks to Chief Engineer)
• Marine Superintendent
• Power Plant Engineers
• Marine Consultants/Surveyors

Career prospects are excellent with shipping companies at this time and there are opportunities in a wide range of shore based industries, in addition to sea going careers. Many of our graduates, after time at sea and acquiring qualifications, have taken up positions of responsibility in chemical and process plants, refineries, hospitals and utilities. Other careers include Surveying, the Naval Service, Department of the Marine, Department of Transport and Department of Labour.