Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of programmable controllers and digital distributed systems
- function and principles of control and monitoring devices
- class requirements for ship automation systems

Content

- measured and adjustabled variables in a process, applicable controls, block diagram of control circuit, behaviour when adjusted, adjustment, different parameters, parameter setting and switching to automatic systems and field channels
- class requirements for ship automation systems
(STCW A-III/1 ja A-III/2)

Materials

Material shared at lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Actively attended remote and close contact teaching, passed exam and approved other tasks

Qualifications

Basics of electronics

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic electronic components and common electronic applications on board

Content

- diodes
- transistors
- thyristors
- rectifiers
- inverters
- frequency converters
(STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2)

Materials

Material shared at lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- Basic metal fabrication methods, machinery constructions and installations
- use of appropriate tools and machine tools including workshop safety
- proper use of measurement tools in engineering
- general knowledge of different machinery and their operation, installation and maintenance

Content

Metal work theory and safe practices of:
1. machining: drilling, thread cutting and tapping, turning, milling, grinding, tools and machining tools
2. sheet metal work and welding techniques: cutting and moulding of metal sheet, gas-cutting, brazing, oxyacetylene welding, arc welding, MIG/MAG-, TIG- and submerged arc welding
3. machine erection and assembling techniques: engine components, tools and safe work procedures
4. measuring techniques: tolerances and gaps, measurement errors, uncertainty of measurements, measurement traceability, measurement equipment and tools, measurement practices and surface quality arrays
5. occupational safety and personal protective equipment

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Student will deepen his/her knowledge and proficiency in chemistry on his/her own professional field according to course content.

Content

-electrochemistry and corrosion
- boiler water chemistry
- polymer chemistry and plastics

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of physics and chemistry

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of CAD programs and machine design applications
- the principles of 3D modeling

Content

- using CAD softwares for 2D work
- the latest version of AutoCAD software: basic features
- use of Autocad Mechanical
- basics of 3D modeling as the latest version of Inventor
- parts, assemblies, drawings

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of CAD programs and machine design applications
- the principles of 3D modeling

Content

- using CAD softwares for 2D work
- the latest version of AutoCAD software: basic features
- use of Autocad Mechanical
- basics of 3D modeling as the latest version of Inventor
- parts, assemblies, drawings

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics in internal combustion engines, working principles and design
- auxiliary equipment and systems of marine diesel engines
- basic IC-engine concepts and general equations of design and performance
- principles of 2-stroke and 4-storke marine diesel engines and their exploitation as prime movers of propulsion and in electric power production
- operation procedures and monitoring of diesel engines as a watchkeeping officer
- basic maintenance and service tasks of marine diesel engines

Content

- theory of internal combustion engines and primarily diesel engines, engine constructions and concepts including associated basic calculations
- basic types of marine diesel engines; trunk piston engines and crosshead engines
- diesel engine as a prime mover in propulsion and electric generation
- auxiliary equipment, systems and devices of engines
- isolation of engines, and safety at work when servicing marine diesel engines
- most common monitoring and maintenance methods of diesel engines
- safety equipment and failure detection of diesel engines

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti ja/tai mahdolliset arviointiin vaikuttavat harjoitustehtävät sovitaan opintojakson johdantoluennolla.

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 1
- Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics in internal combustion engines, working principles and design
- auxiliary equipment and systems of marine diesel engines
- basic IC-engine concepts and general equations of design and performance
- principles of 2-stroke and 4-storke marine diesel engines and their exploitation as prime movers of propulsion and in electric power production
- operation procedures and monitoring of diesel engines as a watchkeeping officer
- basic maintenance and service tasks of marine diesel engines

Content

- theory of internal combustion engines and primarily diesel engines, engine constructions and concepts including associated basic calculations
- basic types of marine diesel engines; trunk piston engines and crosshead engines
- diesel engine as a prime mover in propulsion and electric generation
- auxiliary equipment, systems and devices of engines
- isolation of engines, and safety at work when servicing marine diesel engines
- most common monitoring and maintenance methods of diesel engines
- safety equipment and failure detection of diesel engines

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 1
- Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- different diesel engine constructions, service and maintenance of marine diesels including vital measurements
- engine control and economical aspects in operation
- fuel injection techniques and their impact to exhaust gas emissions including emission reduction, emission control systems and devices
- multi-fuel engines
- operation of main and auxiliary diesel engines and their maintenance

Content

- two stroke and 4 stroke diesel constructions, components, service and repair work with key measurements of running gear components
- engine adjustment and system control, economic operation of diesel engine plants
- fuel injection techniques, f.i. impact on e.g. emissions, emission reduction, emission control

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Diesel engines 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ships classification surveys significance in maintenance
- dry-dock procedures
- maintenance docking; pricing, budgeting and quotations, docking plans
- preparations for dry-docking
- machinery insurances

Content

- dockyard types and docking business
- newbuilds and supervising
- quotations and pricing for maintenance work
- additional works and disposals
- preparations for periodic drydocking
- classification societies
- classification types
- survey intervals and different procedures for ship types
- machinery insurances

Materials

All study material is given during the lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
Not applicable

Blended track:
Not applicable

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI co-operation

Exam schedules

Registration to any general exams has to be agreed with the lecturer and exams are to be completed according degree regulation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Maintenance of technical systems 2

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- managing safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures

Content

- marine engineering practice
- practical knowledge
- manage safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures
- planning maintenance
- planning repairs

Materials

The literature of the course is explained in the opening lecture
Other material is distributed in lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
Not applicable

Blended track:
Not applicable

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI co-operation.

Exam schedules

The exam is agreed upon at the introductory lecture.
All exams must be agreed with the teacher before registering for the exam, and retake exams must be completed in the schedule according to the degree regulations.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Maintenance of technical systems 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of electrotechnical drawing software as a professional tool
- interpret technical drawings and communicate with them

Content

Familiarizes the professional use of CADS using various electrical applications.

Materials

Material shared at lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures and lecture tasks.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam.

Qualifications

Module: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- generation of electric and magnetic fields and how they are applied to electrical machinery
- working principles,characteristics and design of transformers, electric motors and generators
- synchronizing and switching on generators to a ship's electric network

Content

- working principles and constructions including maintenance of transformers, synchronous machines and DC commutator machines, equivalent circuits
- applications
(STCW A-III/1 ja A-III/2)

Materials

Hietalahti, Wikström - sähkömoottorit ja generaattorit

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in laboratory works with nearly perfect reporting. Grades based on examination.

Qualifications

Marine electrical engineering

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- conducting independent seminar work on topics related to electrical equipment maintenance

Content

- seminar presentations
- company visits
- lectures

Materials

Material shared during lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Actively attending laboratory works, approved seminar and possible written exercises.

Qualifications

- Ship’s electric networks and devices

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic components and switchgear for electrical engineering
- analyze power transmission network power and short-circuit currents
- power transmission network protection technology

Content

- power distribution systems, power, voltage drops, short-circuit currents, shielding, surge protection, switches and switchgear, system documentation
(STCW A-III / 1 and A-III / 2)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Module: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic theory of fluid dynamics
- pneumatic equipment and operation
- hydraulic equipment and operation
- flow diagrams
- maintenance and work safety of pneumatic and hydraulic applications

Content

- basic theory of fluid power
- hydraulic components: pumps, motors, actuators, valves, piping, tanks, filters, control
- mobile- and factory hydraulic applications in ship; power-packs
- pneumatic components: compressors, motors and actuators, piping, valves, quality, filtration and drying, control
- pneumatic applications in ship
- maintenance of equipment
- work and environment safety

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Physics
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer engineering

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic theory of fluid dynamics
- pneumatic equipment and operation
- hydraulic equipment and operation
- flow diagrams
- maintenance and work safety of pneumatic and hydraulic applications

Content

- basic theory of fluid power
- hydraulic components: pumps, motors, actuators, valves, piping, tanks, filters, control
- mobile- and factory hydraulic applications in ship; power-packs
- pneumatic components: compressors, motors and actuators, piping, valves, quality, filtration and drying, control
- pneumatic applications in ship
- maintenance of equipment
- work and environment safety

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Physics
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer engineering

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- general maintenance of marine diesel engines, safe working procedures for maintenance
- component tolerance measurements and condition evaluation

Content

Hands on overhaul, measurement and testing training at diesel engine laboratory: Piston and cylinder liner, main bearings, cylinder cover, valves, valve seats and guides, connecting rod, injection pump, injector testing, connecting rod lower end bearing measurements, crank shaft measurements, injection timing measurements, bearing measurements and visual inspection for scuffing, fretting and pitting. Cavitation and erosion in engine parts, NDT-testing of components.

Materials

Material shared at lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, and laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

Diesel engines 2

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- the basics of operating and maintaining electrical systems
- safety requirements and measures for condition monitoring and maintenance of electrical equipment
- detect, locate and prevent further damage
- reading, interpreting and updating electric pictures

Content

- electrical safety requirements for repairs, modifications and additional work
- practical knowledge for the testing, maintenance, fault finding and repair
- deployment of electrical equipment

Materials

Material shared at lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and mandatory laboratory works.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in laboratory works and reports meeting high engineering level standards.

Qualifications

Electrical maintenance seminar

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- make connections and installations of more conventional equipment and appliances for marine electrical engineering in a safe and consistent manner
- Identify basic components, methods of installation and working methods in the field
- present the results of the laboratory work in writing and draw conclusions from them

Content

- the use and coupling of measuring devices to the device or phenomenon being measured
- knowledge of safe working, making connections and joints, checking your own work, occupational safety
- compiling reports on the measurements made
(STCW A-III / 1 and A-III / 2)

Materials

Material shared at lectures and tasks.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Course is graded based on the laboratory works conducted and the report prepared consisting the essentials of the laboratory works.

Qualifications

Marine electrical engineering

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of measurement technology
- basics of control technology
- basics of automation systems

Content

- concepts of automation
- basic measurements
- instrumentation
- structures of controls and control circuits
- automation systems and their structure
- PI diagram

Materials

Lecture materials, shared in Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Course is graded based on the laboratory works conducted and the report prepared consisting the essentials of the laboratory works.

Qualifications

- Automation, control and measuring technics engineering

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of the ship's power plant, main power system and large loads
- operation, protection and control of the power plant, main power system and large loads
- safety instructions and regulations

Content

- operating principles of the electricity distribution network
- synchronization
- load sharing
- security equipment

Materials

Lecture materials, shared in Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Course is graded based on the laboratory works conducted and the report prepared consisting the essentials of the laboratory works.

Qualifications

Laboratory course in measurement and control engineering 1

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- proactive maintenance, measuring instruments, tools and methods, diagnostic techniques
- consider safety factors
- identify and apply electrical safety requirements in the field of ship power

Content

- diagnostic techniques
- maintenance
- measuring instruments
- tools
- methods
- electrical safety
(STCW A-III / 1 and A-III / 2)

Materials

Material shared at lectures, standards via Kaakkuri.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Actively attended remote and close contact teaching, passed exam and approved other tasks.

Qualifications

Module: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- the basics of mechanical system maintenance and methods
- maintenance arrays
- diagnostic applications and devices of maintenance
- failure mechanisms
- applications of maintenance on board a ship

Content

- the fundamentals of maintenance
- maintenance systems
- organization of maintenance
- condition monitoring and systems
- risk assesment
- safety at work
- environment protection

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults
- failure modes in technical systems and applies methods to reduce them

Content

- detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults and action to prevent damage
- inspection and adjustment of equipment
- destructive examination
- non-destructive examination

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti ja/tai mahdolliset arviointiin vaikuttavat harjoitustehtävät sovitaan opintojakson johdantoluennolla.

Qualifications

Maintenance of technical systems 1

Objective

Project work is carried out in the group on current topics in marine electrical engineering.

Content

Topical topics in marine electrical engineering. During the course, a study trip to a suitable destination is carried out.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

Module: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- practical application of DC and AC calculations and analyzes
- main and auxiliary electric system functions and associated components
- recognizing of occupational safety regulations regarding electrical work on board

Content

- electrical applications of marine engineering
- generators
- transformers
- electric motors
- frequency converters and soft-starters
- on board electric systems and switchboards, protection systems and devices, batteries
- occupational safety of electrical work

Materials

- Material shared at lectures
- Marco Giuffrida: Electrical Plants and Electric Propulsion on Ships

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of marine fuels and lubricants
- fuel & lubricant properties and additives
- storing and handling of fuels and lubricants
- select proper oil products for different purposes
- operate and manage bunker procedures safely on board
- environment protection and operational safety

Content

- compositions of marine fuels and lubricants
- production and additives
- ISO 8217 bunker oil and distillate standard
- choosing oil products for different purposes and conditions
- testing on board and ashore
- bunkering procedures and regulations
- managing bunker operations
- operational safety and environment protection

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Chemistry for marine engineers

Objective

The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field. S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks. After completing the course, the student is able to describe and discuss matters related to general occupational safety, describe the construction and operation of some auxiliary engines, and summarise in English professional articles such as study reports.
The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- safety in merchant shipping
- auxiliary machinery
- summarising vast source materials in writing and orally

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

Re-sit exam dates are specifically agreed upon within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on written and oral assignments.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1 and Maritime English 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Objective

The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field. S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks. After completing the course, the student is able to describe and discuss matters related to general occupational safety, describe the construction and operation of some auxiliary engines, and summarise in English professional articles such as study reports.
The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- safety in merchant shipping
- auxiliary machinery
- summarising vast source materials in writing and orally

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

Re-sit exam dates are specifically agreed upon within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on written and oral assignments.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1 and Maritime English 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Objective

- The student use English in written and oral form.
- The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field.
- S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks.
- After completing the course, the student is able to accurately describe maintenance procedures with regards to the main propulsion machinery and auxiliary engines, discuss matters related to personal occupational safety, compose a spare part order and discuss the future of marine technology and seafaring from the perspective of marine engineering.
- The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- adequate knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use engineering publications and to perform engineering duties
- maintenance procedures on the main and auxiliary engines
- personal occupational safety
- spare part orders
- future of marine technology and seafaring

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

All mandatory assignments must be completed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is primarily based on mandatory written assignments.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1 and Maritime English 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Further information

Assessment is based on written and oral assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Objective

- The student use English in written and oral form.
- The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field.
- S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks.
- After completing the course, the student is able to accurately describe maintenance procedures with regards to the main propulsion machinery and auxiliary engines, discuss matters related to personal occupational safety, compose a spare part order and discuss the future of marine technology and seafaring from the perspective of marine engineering.
- The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- adequate knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use engineering publications and to perform engineering duties
- maintenance procedures on the main and auxiliary engines
- personal occupational safety
- spare part orders
- future of marine technology and seafaring

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

All mandatory assignments must be completed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is primarily based on mandatory written assignments.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1 and Maritime English 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Further information

Assessment is based on written and oral assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Objective

The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field. S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks. After completing the course, the student is able to prepare and give a detaikled presentation on a maintenance procedure with regards to the main propulsion machinery or auxiliary engines, accurately describe the responsibilities and duties related to the engine watch and compose appropriate reports, analyse the principles of technical reporting and write an abstract.
The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- maintenance procedures on main and auxiliary engines
- engine watchkeeping
- technical reporting
- thesis abstract

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opiskelija osallistuu säännöllisesti oppitunneille ja tekee hänelle osoitetut tehtävät.

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
Sovitaan tapauskohtaisesti erikseen opiskelijan aloitteesta.

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Sovitaan tapauskohtaisesti erikseen opiskelijan aloitteesta.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

All mandatory assignments must be completed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of written skills is primarily based on an instructed assignment.
Assessment of oral skills is primarily based on a presentation which is individually prepared and delivered.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1, Maritime English 2, Marine Technology 1 and Marine Technology 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of materials and their properties used in mechanical engineering in various working conditions and stresses
- general mechanical engineering materials and their specific characteristics

Content

- composition of metals, iron carbon diagram, metal specific characteristics, applications, materials testing
- heat treatments
- steels, cast irons, aluminium alloys, other construction metals, metal compounds, coatings, corrosion prevention, ceramics, composites, engineering plastics and rubbers

Materials

Koivisto, Laitinen, Niinimäki - Konetekniikan materiaalioppi

Teaching methods

Lectures and weekly excercises

Employer connections

• “This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.”

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- make and read mechanical drawings independently

Content

- drawing techniques in mechanical engineering
- projections
- cross sections
- dimensioning
- tolerance system
- welding and machining symbols

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of statics and dynamics
- forces and stresses on structure
- basics of strucuture calculations
- stresses, strains and deformations
- fatigue and buckling

Content

- resultant of force
- torque
- force/torque balance
- stresses and strains
- beam structures
- pilar structures
- deformations
- loads
- normal force
- buckling
- fatigue

Materials

Mainly material that is distributed in lectures and in Moodle.
Additional material:
Outinen: Statiikka 1&2
Salmi: Lujuusoppi

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
In lectures you will learn theory on the subject and do excercises, which are then collectively reviewed.



Independent track:
If you are working a company that is in the similar industry, you can make a a larger development project within your company, which is graded and replaces the excercises within the course. Additionally you have to take the tests in the course. Please contact the lecturer on the start of the course.

Employer connections

• “This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.”

Exam schedules

Exams to upgrade grading must be taken within one year from the start of the course.

Further information

Participation in first classroom lecture is mandatory. If student can't participate for some good reason He/She must contact the teacher before the first lecture.
More detailed description and schedule of the course will be told in the first lecture.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading will be based on the weekly excercices, that will be done in home and to final exam.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining safe engineering watch

Content

- thorough knowledge of principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch, routine duties undertaken during a watch, maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken and duties associated with handing over a watch
- operation of all internal communication systems on board
- safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of all systems
- safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems
- operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
100% participation

Blended track:
Not applicable

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Further information

Absence has to be substituted. NOTE! Simulator training is kept once every year.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

All simulator exercises has to be completed during contact instruction and all assignments has to be returned before given deadline.
Exercises or assignments are not replaceable by examination.

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 1
- Operation technology and engineering watch 2
- Ship machinery 1

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- plan and schedule operations
- detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults

Content

- start up and shut down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, including associated systems
- operating limits of propulsion plant
- the efficient operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- functions and mechanism of automatic control for main engine
- functions and mechanism of automatic control for auxiliary machinery
- inspection and adjustment of equipment

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- MRM
- Accomplishment of Marine engineering module at operational level is required prior to enrollment.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- plan and schedule operations
- detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults

Content

- start up and shut down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, including associated systems
- operating limits of propulsion plant
- the efficient operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- functions and mechanism of automatic control for main engine
- functions and mechanism of automatic control for auxiliary machinery
- inspection and adjustment of equipment

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. (100% participation)

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 3
- MRM
- Accomplishment of Marine engineering module at operational level is required prior to enrollment.

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining safe engineering watch

Content

- thorough knowledge of principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch, routine duties undertaken during a watch, maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken and duties associated with handing over a watch
- operation of all internal communication systems on board
- safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of all systems
- safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems
- operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

Registration to any general exams has to be agreed with the lecturer and exams are to be completed according degree regulation.

Further information

Course has to completed before attending to simulator training.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 1
- Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- the most common applications of power electronics in ships
- the characteristics of the components, the selection criteria, the dimensioning and the effect of the protection components on the power grid

Content

- power diodes
- power transistors
- thyristors
- rectifiers
- inverters
- frequency converters
- passive and active filters
- compensation

Materials

- Marco Giuffrida: Electrical Plants and Electric Propulsion on Ships

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Actively attended remote and close contact teaching, passed exam and approved other tasks.

Qualifications

Module: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- pipe dimensions and diameters
- physical properties of fluids in pipelines
- selecting optimum pump for the purpose with the aid of pump specific diagrams and the influence of types of pump control

Content

- pipeline sizing
- determining pressure loss and resistance in pipelines
- pump specific characteristic curves
- pump connections and ways to control pumps
- cavitation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- refrigeration process
- most common refrigerants; properties and environmental safety
- main components of refrigeration plant; design and operation
- direct and indirect cooling circuits; operation and design
- maintenance and fault detection of refrigeration plants

Content

- refrigeration processes
- h/s -diagrams for refrigerants
- refrigerants
- compressors, condensers, tanks, expansion valves, evaporators, subcooler
- piping; equipment and insulation
- process control equipment
- melting, drying
- filling of refrigerant
- lubrication oils of refrigerant plant
- refrigeration containers
- environmental safety
- operation of plant

Materials

The studies for qualification are carried out by the partner.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. 100% attendance required.

Independent track:
Not applicable

Blended track:
Not applicable

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Exam schedules

Competence will be evaluated at the demonstration event in accordance with the evaluation criteria of the "handling of refrigerants" part of the qualification part of the building engineering professional qualification.

Content scheduling

The course includes the part of the degree in the field of refrigeration installation, which is part of the professional degree in building services engineering: "handling of refrigerants".

Students complete theoretical studies and evidence related to refrigerant handling as defined in the national degree criteria at partners workshops. Completion of a part of the degree is accompanied by an exam ensuring theoretical competence in accordance with the course description.

Further information

With a combination of a degree in refrigerant handling, a completed engineering degree and suitable work experience, you can apply for the personal qualification of a person in charge of the refrigeration industry from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency TUKES.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The student demonstrates his / her professional skills on display in various practical work tasks related to refrigerant handling in a real work environment. To the extent that the professional competence required in the part of the degree cannot be assessed on the basis of evidence, the demonstration of professional competence will be supplemented individually in other ways.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- refrigeration process
- most common refrigerants; properties and environmental safety
- main components of refrigeration plant; design and operation
- direct and indirect cooling circuits; operation and design
- maintenance and fault detection of refrigeration plants

Content

- refrigeration processes
- h/s -diagrams for refrigerants
- refrigerants
- compressors, condensers, tanks, expansion valves, evaporators, subcooler
- piping; equipment and insulation
- process control equipment
- melting, drying
- filling of refrigerant
- lubrication oils of refrigerant plant
- refrigeration containers
- environmental safety
- operation of plant

Materials

The studies for qualification are carried out by the partner.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. 100% attendance required.

Independent track:
Not applicable

Blended track:
Not applicable

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Exam schedules

Competence will be evaluated at the demonstration event in accordance with the evaluation criteria of the "handling of refrigerants" part of the qualification part of the building engineering professional qualification.

Content scheduling

The course includes the part of the degree in the field of refrigeration installation, which is part of the professional degree in building services engineering: "handling of refrigerants".

Students complete theoretical studies and evidence related to refrigerant handling as defined in the national degree criteria at partners workshops. Completion of a part of the degree is accompanied by an exam ensuring theoretical competence in accordance with the course description.

Further information

With a combination of a degree in refrigerant handling, a completed engineering degree and suitable work experience, you can apply for the personal qualification of a person in charge of the refrigeration industry from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency TUKES.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The student demonstrates his / her professional skills on display in various practical work tasks related to refrigerant handling in a real work environment. To the extent that the professional competence required in the part of the degree cannot be assessed on the basis of evidence, the demonstration of professional competence will be supplemented individually in other ways.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- design, functions, structures, maintenance and operation of various ship machinery

Content

- shaftline components
- propellers and propulsors
- gears
- couplings
- pressurised air systems
- lubrication and fuel systems
- cooling systems
- deck machinery
- steering gear
- heating
- ventilation and water systems
- ship's auxiliary systems and equipment

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic metal fabrication methods, machinery constructions and installations
- use of appropriate tools and machine tools including workshop safety
- proper use of measurement tools in engineering
- general knowledge of different machinery and their operation, installation and maintenance

Content

- machining: drilling, thread cutting and tapping, turning, milling, grinding, tools and machining tools
- sheet metal work and welding techniques: cutting and moulding of metal sheet, gas-cutting, brazing, oxyacetylene welding, arc welding, MIG/MAG-, TIG- and submerged arc welding.
- machine erection and assembling techniques: engine components, tools and safe work procedures
- measuring techniques: tolerances and gaps, measurement errors, uncertainty of measurements, measurement traceability, measurement equipment and tools, measurement practices and surface quality arrays
- occupational safety and personal protective equipment

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of engineering work

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship's piping construction and fabrication, materials and components, pipework insulation and support
- observation and prevention of corrosion
- general arrangement of shipboard piping systems
- different types of pumps and their principles
- safe work procedures of pumping and heating
- service of pipelines and equipment
- standard drawings and symbols of pipe work.

Content

- manufacturing of pipes and pipelines, materials and associated components
- pipe line drawings and flow diagrams
- common on board pump types
- bilge-, fire- and ballast pump systems
- fresh water, sea water and waste water systems
- heating, steam boiler and ventilation systems, lubrication and fuel systems

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- operating principles and structures of marine steam and gas turbines
- turbine efficiency and power calculations

Content

- steam turbines
- gas turbines
- operating principles
- assemblies
- calculations

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- work with programmable logic and digital distributed automation systems
- design and program automation solutions installations
- operating principles of control and monitoring equipment

Content

- process measurable and adjustable quantities
- suitable control modes
- block diagram of the control circuit
- behavior adjusted
- tuning
- parameters of different drive types and their layout
- connection to automation systems and fieldbus
(STCW A-III / 1 and A-III / 2)

Materials

- Material shared at lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam.

Qualifications

Module: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- network constructions and busbars
- main components and their operations
- basics of planning and sizing of electric network
- high voltage work safety requirements

Content

- general view of ships electric network and operation in different operating and malfunction situations
- protection
- general layout of network
- power rating
- dimensioning basicd for cables, electric devices and gear
- installation methods and placement
(STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2)

Materials

- Marco Giuffrida: Electrical Plants and Electric Propulsion on Ships

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Actively attended remote and close contact teaching, passed exam and approved other tasks.

Qualifications

Electric motors and generators

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- steam technology basics and concepts
- marine steam boiler plants and operating principles
- the responsibilities and tasks in operation, supervising and control of steam boilers
- safe operation, supervision and maintenance of boiler units, plants and system component

Content

- the basics of steam technology; steam diagrams, enthalpy and steam process calculations
- marine steam boiler types and constructions, working principles and boiler control automation
- boiler safety and safety devices, burners and supervision of steam boilers
- officers duties in engineer watch of boiler plant and steam systems
- maintenance, inspection and surveys of boiler plant and steam system components
- safe work procedures with steam system operations and maintenance

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Ship machinery 2

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of thermodynamics with calculations associated with processes and system components
- heat transmission
- cycles and theories needed to safely and economically operate heat processes, devices and pressure vessels

Content

- heat transmission methods and heat transfer in structures
- heat transfers
- basics of thermodynamics
- solids of matter
- changes of ideal gas state
- entrophy
- thermodynamic cycles

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic metal fabrication methods, machinery constructions and installations
- use of appropriate tools and machine tools including workshop safety
- proper use of measurement tools in engineering
- general knowledge of different machinery and their operation, installation and maintenance

Content

- machining: drilling, thread cutting and tapping, turning, milling, grinding, tools and machining tools
- sheet metal work and welding techniques: cutting and moulding of metal sheet, gas-cutting, brazing, oxyacetylene welding, arc welding, MIG/MAG-, TIG- and submerged arc welding.
- machine erection and assembling techniques: engine components, tools and safe work procedures
- measuring techniques: tolerances and gaps, measurement errors, uncertainty of measurements, measurement traceability, measurement equipment and tools, measurement practices and surface quality arrays
- occupational safety and personal protective equipment

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of engineering work

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining safe engineering watch

Content

- thorough knowledge of principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch, routine duties undertaken during a watch, maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken and duties associated with handing over a watch
- operation of all internal communication systems on board
- safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of all systems
- safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems
- operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
100% participation

Blended track:
Not applicable

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Further information

Absence has to be substituted. NOTE! Simulator training is kept once every year.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

All simulator exercises has to be completed during contact instruction and all assignments has to be returned before given deadline.
Exercises or assignments are not replaceable by examination.

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 1
- Operation technology and engineering watch 2
- Ship machinery 1

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Student will deepen his/her knowledge and proficiency in chemistry on his/her own professional field according to course content.

Content

-electrochemistry and corrosion
- boiler water chemistry
- polymer chemistry and plastics

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of physics and chemistry

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- the basics of mechanical system maintenance and methods
- maintenance arrays
- diagnostic applications and devices of maintenance
- failure mechanisms
- applications of maintenance on board a ship

Content

- the fundamentals of maintenance
- maintenance systems
- organization of maintenance
- condition monitoring and systems
- risk assesment
- safety at work
- environment protection

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- make connections and installations of more conventional equipment and appliances for marine electrical engineering in a safe and consistent manner
- Identify basic components, methods of installation and working methods in the field
- present the results of the laboratory work in writing and draw conclusions from them

Content

- the use and coupling of measuring devices to the device or phenomenon being measured
- knowledge of safe working, making connections and joints, checking your own work, occupational safety
- compiling reports on the measurements made
(STCW A-III / 1 and A-III / 2)

Materials

Material shared at lectures and tasks.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Course is graded based on the laboratory works conducted and the report prepared consisting the essentials of the laboratory works.

Qualifications

Marine electrical engineering

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field. S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks. After completing the course, the student is able to prepare and give a detaikled presentation on a maintenance procedure with regards to the main propulsion machinery or auxiliary engines, accurately describe the responsibilities and duties related to the engine watch and compose appropriate reports, analyse the principles of technical reporting and write an abstract.
The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- maintenance procedures on main and auxiliary engines
- engine watchkeeping
- technical reporting
- thesis abstract

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opiskelija osallistuu säännöllisesti oppitunneille ja tekee hänelle osoitetut tehtävät.

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
Sovitaan tapauskohtaisesti erikseen opiskelijan aloitteesta.

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Sovitaan tapauskohtaisesti erikseen opiskelijan aloitteesta.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

All mandatory assignments must be completed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of written skills is primarily based on an instructed assignment.
Assessment of oral skills is primarily based on a presentation which is individually prepared and delivered.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1, Maritime English 2, Marine Technology 1 and Marine Technology 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining safe engineering watch

Content

- thorough knowledge of principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch, routine duties undertaken during a watch, maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken and duties associated with handing over a watch
- operation of all internal communication systems on board
- safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of all systems
- safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems
- operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

Registration to any general exams has to be agreed with the lecturer and exams are to be completed according degree regulation.

Further information

Course has to completed before attending to simulator training.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 1
- Ship machinery 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of CAD programs and machine design applications
- the principles of 3D modeling

Content

- using CAD softwares for 2D work
- the latest version of AutoCAD software: basic features
- use of Autocad Mechanical
- basics of 3D modeling as the latest version of Inventor
- parts, assemblies, drawings

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

- The student use English in written and oral form.
- The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field.
- S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks.
- After completing the course, the student is able to accurately describe maintenance procedures with regards to the main propulsion machinery and auxiliary engines, discuss matters related to personal occupational safety, compose a spare part order and discuss the future of marine technology and seafaring from the perspective of marine engineering.
- The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- adequate knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use engineering publications and to perform engineering duties
- maintenance procedures on the main and auxiliary engines
- personal occupational safety
- spare part orders
- future of marine technology and seafaring

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

All mandatory assignments must be completed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is primarily based on mandatory written assignments.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1 and Maritime English 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Further information

Assessment is based on written and oral assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Objective

- The student use English in written and oral form.
- The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field.
- S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks.
- After completing the course, the student is able to accurately describe maintenance procedures with regards to the main propulsion machinery and auxiliary engines, discuss matters related to personal occupational safety, compose a spare part order and discuss the future of marine technology and seafaring from the perspective of marine engineering.
- The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

- adequate knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use engineering publications and to perform engineering duties
- maintenance procedures on the main and auxiliary engines
- personal occupational safety
- spare part orders
- future of marine technology and seafaring

Materials

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

All mandatory assignments must be completed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is primarily based on mandatory written assignments.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1 and Maritime English 2, or is simultaneously completing them.

Further information

Assessment is based on written and oral assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- pipe dimensions and diameters
- physical properties of fluids in pipelines
- selecting optimum pump for the purpose with the aid of pump specific diagrams and the influence of types of pump control

Content

- pipeline sizing
- determining pressure loss and resistance in pipelines
- pump specific characteristic curves
- pump connections and ways to control pumps
- cavitation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic electronic components and common electronic applications on board

Content

- diodes
- transistors
- thyristors
- rectifiers
- inverters
- frequency converters
(STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2)

Materials

Material shared at lectures

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- practical application of DC and AC calculations and analyzes
- main and auxiliary electric system functions and associated components
- recognizing of occupational safety regulations regarding electrical work on board

Content

- electrical applications of marine engineering
- generators
- transformers
- electric motors
- frequency converters and soft-starters
- on board electric systems and switchboards, protection systems and devices, batteries
- occupational safety of electrical work

Materials

- Material shared at lectures
- Marco Giuffrida: Electrical Plants and Electric Propulsion on Ships

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of materials and their properties used in mechanical engineering in various working conditions and stresses
- general mechanical engineering materials and their specific characteristics

Content

- composition of metals, iron carbon diagram, metal specific characteristics, applications, materials testing
- heat treatments
- steels, cast irons, aluminium alloys, other construction metals, metal compounds, coatings, corrosion prevention, ceramics, composites, engineering plastics and rubbers

Materials

Koivisto, Laitinen, Niinimäki - Konetekniikan materiaalioppi

Teaching methods

Lectures and weekly excercises

Employer connections

• “This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.”

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- make and read mechanical drawings independently

Content

- drawing techniques in mechanical engineering
- projections
- cross sections
- dimensioning
- tolerance system
- welding and machining symbols

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of statics and dynamics
- forces and stresses on structure
- basics of strucuture calculations
- stresses, strains and deformations
- fatigue and buckling