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MARINE ENGINEERING - COURSE 2 (ME2)


Description
This course explores more complex marine engineering systems, advanced maintenance routines, and troubleshooting techniques. It builds upon foundational knowledge to deepen understanding of onboard operations and supports continued professional development within yacht engineering.
Content
  • Welcome and Introduction vid (clone)
  • Module 1: Compression-type refrigerant plant
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The components and refrigerant changes in the refrigeration circuit
  • Lesson 2: Common refrigeration system faults and solutions
  • Lesson 3: Handling the refrigerant
  • Module Test: Compression-type refrigerant plant
  • Module 2: The electrical distribution system onboard
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Isolation of electrical supplies from the distribution system
  • Lesson 2: The distribution system, protection devices & personal safety measures
  • Lesson 3: Fault-finding after electrical supply interruption and re-establishing
  • Lesson 4: The need for effective insulation and its testing
  • Lesson 5: The importance of portable appliance testing (PAT)
  • Lesson 6: Practical skills for portable appliance testing (PAT)
  • Lesson 7: The practical use of an insulation (megger) tester and an avometer
  • Lesson 8: The synchronisation of A.C. generators to the main busbar
  • Module Test: The electrical distribution system onboard (Randomised)
  • Module 3: Basic Hydraulic Systems
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Components of a hydraulic system
  • Lesson 2: The symbols used in a hydraulic system drawing
  • Lesson 3: Maintenance of hydraulic filters and fluids
  • Lesson 4: Basic maintenance of a hydraulic system
  • Lesson 5: Common hydraulic system faults and solutions
  • Module Test: Basic hydraulic systems
  • Module 4: The freshwater system onboard
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Freshwater stowage and treatment
  • Lesson 2: Freshwater testing
  • Module Test: The freshwater system onboard
  • Module 5: The sewage system onboard
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Sewage treatment plants
  • Lesson 2: Awareness of hydrogen sulphide, ammonia, and methane hazards
  • Module Test: The sewage system onboard
  • Module 6: Legislative and management requirements within engineering operations
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The operational procedures required for compliance with MARPOL
  • Lesson 2: The Code of Safe Working Practices for engineering maintenance tasks
  • Lesson 3: The documentation required to record engineering operations
  • Module Test: Legislative and management requirements in engineering operations
  • Module 7: Maintenance systems onboard
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Planned maintenance and condition monitoring
  • Lesson 2: The importance of record-keeping and trend monitoring
  • Lesson 3: Techniques for condition monitoring
  • Lesson 4: Lubricating oil analysis and vibration analysis
  • Module Test: Maintenance systems onboard
  • Module 8: Basic maintenance work - Practical
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The torque up of a bolt and nut assembly
  • Lesson 2: The inspection of a bolted connection for defects
  • Lesson 3: The correct fitting of a split pin, nyloc or lock nut assembly
  • Module Test: Basic maintenance work - practical
  • Module 9: Safe systems of work within engineering
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Risk assessment
  • Lesson 2: Control measures in maintenance risk assessment
  • Lesson 3: Permit to work
  • Lesson 4: Personal protective equiment (PPE) for a machinery environment
  • Lesson 5: Isolation steps before working on machinery
  • Lesson 6: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • Module Test: Safe systems of work within engineering
  • Module 10: Safe operations when undertaking lifting and slinging operations
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Safe manual lifting techniques
  • Lesson 2: Inspection, record-keeping and tagging requirements for lifting
  • Lesson 3: The safe use of equipment to transport a heavy load
  • Module Test: Safe operations when undertaking lifting and/or slinging operations
  • Reference material
  • M04L02_FRESHWATER 2025.09.05 - CREW MESS - TEST OK.pdf
  • M04L02_FRESHWATER 2025.09.05 - GALLEY - TEST NOT OK.pdf
  • M06L01_Certificates_-_Engine_International_Air_Pollution_Preve[...].pdf
  • M06L01_Oil Record book, USCG-2010-0194-0015_attachment_1.pdf
  • M6L1_Sewage-Record-Book.pdf
  • M06L01_Garbage Record book . Blank.pdf
  • M06L02_The Code of Safe Working Practices for Seafarers.pdf
  • M06L03_Oil Record book - Bland.pdf
  • M07L03_Insulation 2009-06 - TESS Megger Report.pdf
  • M07L03_Insulation 13641_Meggertest.pdf
  • M07L03_Isolation ressistance test (REV1).pdf
  • M07L04_2025.05.25 - Fuel sample 255496011 -- Atlas.pdf
  • M07L04_2025.10.20 - Fuel Sample 256067811 -- Atlas.pdf
  • M07L04_Oil samples, PS Main engine, SpM-GBAL-1001-my Atlas-Main Engine [...].pdf
  • M07L04_Oil samples, SB Main engine, SpM-GBAL-1002-my Atlas-Main Engine [...].pdf
  • M07L04_2018.02 - INTERSONA DOCK Vibration Analysis.pdf
  • M07L04_2018.03 - 7066-03 ICON Vibration measurements propulsion systems[...].pdf
  • M07L04_2018.05 - Vibration measurements propulsion systems (30-05-2018).pdf
  • M07L04_2022.03 - 7066-05 Noise and vibration level measurements.pdf
  • M09L03_Safety Checklist - (SC20) Permit To Work - Enclosed Space Entry.pdf
  • M09L03_Safety Checklist - (SC22) Permit To Work - Hot Work.pdf
  • M09L03_Safety Checklist - (SC23) Permit To Work - Electrical -1000V.pdf
  • M09L03_Safety Checklist - (SC34) Permit To Work - Machinery & Equipment[...].pdf
  • Theory Exam
  • MEC2 Theory Exam (randomised 55 questions)
  • Feedback
  • MEC 2 Course Feedback
  • EXTRA DELETE once COMPLETE
  • M7L4 Intersona pics and more
  • Garce testing
  • unit_1761117913
  • HS images to replace in lessons
  • AEC 2 - M07L04 - MOVIE - LUBE OIL SAMPLE REPORT.mov
  • AEC 2 - M02L02 - MOVIE, PPTX, 24 VDC, 220 VAC.mp4
  • HS - image replacements (M7)
  • HS images replace M1L2
  • HS images replaced in M2
  • HS M3 images
  • HS M5 and more Images
  • HS image replacement (M6)
  • HS image replacements (M6L2)
  • HS Image replacement (M8)
  • Updated HTML chunks (16/12/2025)
  • test table link
  • M09L01 EPHEMERIS Risk Assessment video
  • HS image replacements from COSWP in M8
  • MEC2 Module Plans
  • MEC2 Lesson Plans
  • M8L1 Embed code for Instagram video69
  • HS image replacement (M9)
  • HS other images and icons (M9)
  • M9L3 questions
  • HS image replacements (M10)
  • HS images and icons (M9_2)
  • unit_1766079013
  • unit_1766126795
  • FOR IMAGES - BM
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Module Test: Compression-type refrigerant plant, Module Test: The electrical distribution system onboard (Randomised), Module Test: Basic hydraulic systems, Module Test: The freshwater system onboard, Module Test: The sewage system onboard, Module Test: Legislative and management requirements in engineering operations, Module Test: Maintenance systems onboard, Module Test: Safe systems of work within engineering, Module Test: Safe operations when undertaking lifting and/or slinging operations"