General Details
Course & Certification:

ID: 6.2.2

Description: Deck Engineer 80GT™

Certification type: Certificate of Proficiency
Presentation A5

ISO 9001:2015 compliance course & certification.

Course Length:

A total of 82 hours consisting of;

Pre-Course study = 4 hours.
Theory Class Lessons = 32 hours.
Practical Workshop Lessons = 32 hours.
Home-study = 14 hours.

Capacity of certification:

1. ancillary support certification to the Master 40GT & 80GT.

2. max engine size = 500hP / 373kW.

3. engine compartment watchkeeper max. engine size = 1600hP / 1193 kW.

Recognitions & approvals:

Pending, in process.

STCW Code:

Not applicable.

Certification Revalidation:

Not required.

Sea-time requirements:

40 days at sea 8 hrs. deck/engine room watchkeeping.

Certification issuing requirements:

1. Seafarers Medical Certificate.
Or
1a. Iymcs Sea-Medical Certificate

2. Small Vessel Safety Course.
Or: 2a. STCW Basic Safety Training 1978/2010.

What does the Certification look like?

iymcs a5 certif

The custom-designed iymcs presentation folder type certification is stylish and practical. The presentation folder outer is made of real leather with a sythentic interior that is resistant to water and protects the certificates. It is A5 in size, it can hold up to four Certificates, and is an ideal size to be kept in a crew document case or with the boat's documents.

The Iymcs Certificates are printed to ISO9001:2015 standards, are dual-language and feature extensive security features to security level 3 (Government passports & national Iidentification documents are security levels 1 & 2) and can be used as a personal ID in daily situations. (Nb. It cannot be used instead of a passport/national identity card).

The Iymcs Deck Engineer 80GT™ course & certification has two distinct entry levels. Firstly it leads on from the Deck Engineer 40GT ref 6.2.1. Secondly students with good basic engineering knowledge can enter directly into the course. It appeals to crew operating vessels of all types, whether it be near-coastal, offshore or oceanic.

There is a second aspect to this certification in that it can be used to work as an engine room watchkeeper on the larger vessels under 35 metres, flag state permitting.

It is an intermediate course, suitable for students or candidates that already have some knowledge and skills, as well as have had some experience of working in larger engine rooms or compartments. The Certification enables the holder to work as a deck/engineer on vessels up to 80GT as well as a supporting certification for the holders of the Master 80GT and Master 200GT certifications, whereby the flag of the vessel or/and the insurance company require that the Captain undertakes an engineering course.

The course syllabus is extensive, both in the classroom theory and practical workshop exercises. The theory depth of knowledge is at an intermediate level, the objective of which is to give the student or candidate sufficient knowledge base to be able to discuss with qualified service technicians or engineers as well as to identify issues and fault-find in the systems found on-board on the larger vessels. It will also enable the student or candidate to undertake intermediate servicing & repairs and adjustments referring to technical equipment & service manuals. Additionally recognising when to call for external support. This course also covers in-depth auxilliary equipment & systems such as; hydraulics, air conditioning, steering & electrical systems. Included within the course, is the basics aspects of health & safety, also covering other related issues including but not limited to MARPOL and deck related safe working practises (SWP). The teaching structure is interactive with the theory elements leading into the practical aspects.

This course can lead directly onto the Deck Engineer 200GT.

Key aspects:

The Iymcs Deck Engineer 80GT™ course and certificate/endorsement is the first of the professional watchkeeping engineering certifications and is a good complementary certificate to have for crew of all vessels under 35 metres.



What is this?

Our Society, the 'International Yacht Marine Certification Society" (iymcs) operates its entire operations under a Quality Management System (QMS) that is in compliance with the International Standards Organisation (ISO) 9001:2015 amended. Part of this compliance involves full auditing procedures.
This is an important reference and enables us to gain recognitions from maritime administrations and marine industry bodies alike. The QMS together with the ISO, ensures that Iymcs and its Members operate to the highest standards possible. All our courses, and more importantly the Certifications that we issue, are under ISO 9001:2015.
This practice is most unusual for such courses and certifications. Some organisations will claim ISO:9001 adherence but often the reality is the ISO compliance is for a very small number of their courses.

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How much does the course cost?

The following are the recommended iymcs course prices (ex.VAT), prices may fluctuate between Member schools & colleges.

Scandinavia 1.300,-EUR Northern Europe 1.200,-EUR United Kingdom 1.100,-GBP
Southern Europe 1.200,-EUR Middle East 1.200,-USD North America 1.000,-USD
Prices exclude: course books,certification costs,personal traveling costs,course food and course accommodation.


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Course Syllabus.

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Health & Safety; first aid actions and electric shock actions. Safety & Usage of; machinery, tools, electricity & equipment. Do’s and Don’ts of; machinery, tools, electricity & engineering. Awareness, handling & cleaning of; chemicals, oils, fluids and fuel. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Marine Labour Convention 2006.

Scope of the course, what is covered. Correct use of tools, hand tools and how to use them. History & development of marine power and systems. Risk and Risk Assessments. Petrol engines overview. Diesel engine overview. Diesel engine maintenance & repair philosophy. Auxiliary Equipment: What it is. Principles of Generators.

Health & Safety Equipment - fire prevention precautions & systems in engine room or compartment. Importance of cleaning. Secure stowage of loose items. Checking for leaks; oil, hydraulic & water. Sump checks. Determination of voyage requirement; fuel, lubes, water, spare parts, consumables. Electrical Alternator or Generator Operation Checks Overview; preparation, starting, coupling, changeover, shut down. Importance of maintaining a clean engine room or compartment. Secure stowage of loose items. Checking & identifying leaks of; oil, fluid and water.

The theory of combustion. The theory of compression. Petrol engine - working principles of spark-ignition engines of 2-stroke and 4-stroke cycles. Diesel Engine - working principles of compression-ignition engines of 2-stroke and 4-stroke cycles. Natural & induced aspiration. The theory of turbo chargers.

Diesel engine overview. Types of installations. Build & Construction details of; mountings, emblature, cylinder heads, manifolds, heat exchangers. Static parts (basic) - identification of & the correction of. Static parts (advanced) - adjustment, repair or replacement of. Moving parts - identification of & the correction of. Moving parts (advanced) - adjustment, repair or replacement of.

Cooling System -inner (fresh water + coolant). Cooling System -outer (raw water sea or fresh water). Fuel system. Air related systems. Lubrication systems. Hydraulic systems. Electrical Systems. Auxiliary systems.

Maintenance & repair philosophy. General servicing of a 4-cylinder engine. Routine service maintenance; oil change, filter changes, fuel bleed, belts, pump elements, air filters, gaskets and coolant change. Turbo chargers maintenance. Engine Adjustments (under the supervision of a technician or engineer): alternator, regulator, injectors, turbo, timing, safety interlocks and tappets. Practical exercise in undertaking a full strip-down and mounting of a 4-cylinder diesel engine. Correct use of tools in; servicing, adjusting and repairing of a diesel engine.

Types of gearboxes and theory of operation. Basic types of power transmission to; propellor(s), jets, arneson surface drive, IPS. Propellor types; fixed & variable pitch. Sail Drives, Z-drives & Integral Propulsion System (IPS) and pods. Essential servicing awareness of drives & pods. Gear Boxes; types, principles, operations, controls (cable/hydraulic). Clutches; operation, types, control. Stern Tubes; bearings, sealing, stuffing boxes and drip-less seals. Shafts, seals & bearings.

Cooling system description and function and the temperatures within. Cooling water system types / circuits. Temperature control awareness and issues. Heat Exchangers - small and medium size marine diesel engines. Outer raw water cooling system (sea-water or fresh-water) - corrosion and prevention of. Internal fresh-water & coolant cooling system - corrosion and prevention of. The function of anodes and corrosion inhibitors. The function of water pumps. Types of water-pumps; impellers, centrifugal & piston. Raw water sea strainers; importance of and maintenance of.

Fuel- types diesel and petrol; and their characteristics. Precautions against fuel contamination. Fuel filters; pre-filter, water separator and paper element filters. Preparation & filtering (polishing) of fuel. Fuel injection systems & governors. Fuel injection pumps. Common rail systems. Bleeding fuel systems. Fuel leakages; identify & secure. Fuel tanks filling; monitoring, isolation, sealing, fuel lines, quantity determination. Fuel system safety. Fuel management and reserve maintenance

Turbochargers; theory of operation Inlet manifold; operation, impact of dirty air. Exhaust systems; wet & dry types, checks, maintenance, corrosion.

Function of Lube system, friction, heat, contaminate transfer. Lube oil route through diesel and petrol engines, and the importance of oil level maintenance. Cleanliness of oil and contaminate

Types of steering systems; cable pull/pull, cable push/pull, cable/hydraulic, hydraulic electrical System torque. Maintenance of steering systems.

Construction, primary components of engine & alternator. Operations, maintenance, general Servicing 2cyl & 4 cyl types. Inspection, safety practises. Ratings / Performance outputs.

Role of electricity onboard vessels. Electricity - AC/DC Voltage, Resistance, Power Output, Cycle. Basic Electrical Theory and Practices.

Starter motors; principles. power requirements. Alternator operation, checks, maintenance. Electrical - engine shut down arrangements Instrumentation overview - Basic Electrical Distribution, yachts (sail/power), work boats. Inverters 240VAC to 12/24 DCV. Preventative maintenance of electrical systems.

Batteries, Types, Construction, Performance, Safe operation & Handling, Risks Battery rating, rating types, load determination Battery discharge, charge performance for differing types Maintaining battery health. Battery Hazards, Batteries - maintenance, safety & hazards; mechanical, chemical, fire, electrical, Battery charging inverters and management systems; alternator, generator, shore power, solar panel, hydro-drives, wind turbines.

Types; electrical, hydraulic. Installations; tunnel, telescopic/drop down. Power requirements, Safety considerations, Cable ratings, Maintenance.

Description and characteristics of LPG, and the environmental impact. Basic installation on small vessels & safety features. Detection Systems gases/substances.

Types of extinguishing media. CO2, Hi Fog, AFFF etc. Fire Alarm Systems Types & its Sensors for; fire, gas & smoke detection.

Overview of propulsion units found on tenders, and the operating of. Working Principles of Petrol/Gas Spark ignition Engines - 2/4 stroke. Fuel requirements and Fuel Storage Requirements. Safety Checks. Servicing and basic maintenance requirements..

Mechanical components and electrical operation of: Winches, Capstands & Windlasses. Overview, operation, servicing, safety issues and factors. Mechanical anchoring components.

Digital Systems & Interfacing Interfacing -SeaTalk & NMEA communications Systems. USB/Wifi/Internet/Media Basics.

Logic Diagrams -basic elements. Measuring Tension 240AC & 12V/24V DC: Voltage, Resistance & Continuity. Electric Motor testing.

Basic hydraulic systems, their components and applications. Pressure release valve & actuator posts. System re-filling & bleed.

Introduction into practical safe lifting of large components & equipment on a small vessel.

Definitions - WHO Water types Guidelines for drinking water quality Bottled water & Ice Simple fresh water system & their components. Sanitizing potable water (Chlorine dosing).

Small vessel sewerage set-ups. Manual & Electric WC -operation, servicing and maintenance of. Black water Tanks & pump units. MARPOL- discharge of sewerage.

Principles of operation.

Multimeters & electrical measuring instruments. Soldering small electrical wires and electrical connections. Types, identification and their application of; nuts, bolts, washer, split pins, gaskets & o-rings. Safe usage of hand-tools - manual, electrical, compressed air. Grinders; safe usage of, types of discs. Multi-Tools. Taps & Dies; types & correct usage. Techniques of cutting wire rope and rigging.

Through hull penetrations, description and usage. Stop-cock and valve types, and maintenance & replacement of. Sea-chest. Bilge compartments & holding drainage trays & box units.