This course is intended for those who want to be masters of vessels of less than 20 tons and operating in inshore waters of the Solomon Islands. This program is made up of 4 units.
Admission Requirements
Has a valid BS1 certificate and valid medical report. Has seatime record of more than 18 months
Course Structure
Course Code: MC6ME
Course Name: Class VI Master/Engineering
Duration: 0.5 years
Core Units: 4 Units
Total Credit Points: 26
Campus: Ranadi
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Pre-requisite | Semester Offered | Credit Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK2 | Nautical Knowledge | 1 & 2 | 5 | |
| This unit intends to prepare mariners to manage and operate vessels of less than 20 gross tonnage within the inshore waters. The areas covered are marine legislation and various safety procedures in watch keeping. | ||||
| EK2 | Engineering knowledge | 1 & 2 | 5 | |
| This unit is designed for mariners who want to gain competence in the operation of machinery of small vessels. The areas covered will be OBMs, small diesel engines and involving mainly trouble shooting. | ||||
| BRO2 | Basic Radar Operation | 1 & 2 | 10 | |
| This unit is designed for mariners who wants to gain competence in using the radar equipment correctly for position fixing and collision avoidance. | ||||
| RT2 | Radiotelephony | 1 & 2 | 6 | |
| This unit is intended for mariners who want to gain competence in using radiotelephony equipment correctly for sending or receiving messages for the normal working operations and in times where safety of life and ship is in danger. | ||||