Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, 270 ECTS

Insinööri (AMK), Bachelor of Engineering

Programme
Curricula
Implementations

Academic year 2019 - 2020

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, BTT-O/C (A-V/1-1-1) MK00DQ83-3003 30.08.2020-20.12.2020 1 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- different types of oil and chemical tankers, general arrangement and construction
- basics of cargo systems and physical properties of oil and chemicals
- basics of cargo operations
- basic knowledge of the hazards associated with tanker operations
- basics of hazard controls

Course contents

- constructions and types of tankers
- cargo systems
- physical properties of oil and chemicals
- health hazards
- environmental hazards
- reactivity hazards
- explosion and flammability hazards
- sources of ignition and electrostatic hazards
- toxicity hazards
- basic knowledge of hazard controls
- knowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety management
- understanding of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- safe cargo operations and environment protection procedures

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Name of lecturer(s)

Arto Harmonen

Teacher(s)

Arto Harmonen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Materials in lessons

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

30.08.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 1 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 40

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Basics of physics and chemistry MK00DQ65-3001 01.10.2020-30.04.2021 5 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Physics: The student understands how to apply physical theories in practice concerning this course and is able to write most essential physical equations and to solve them. The student is able to apply his knowledge in physics in professional studies and in working life.

Chemistry: Learning foundations in chemistry. The student is able to apply his knowledge in chemistry in professional studies and in workinglife

Course contents

Physics: Kinematics and dynamics of a particle, work, power and energy, rotation of a rigid body (kinematics and dynamics), gravitation.

Chemistry: Structure of matter, periodic table, chemical bonding, amount of substance, chemical reaction, reaction equations, chemistry of state of matters. Organic chemistry where applicable.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tuomo Väärä

Teacher(s)

Anne Gango

Tuomo Väärä

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Fysiikka: Kari Suvanto: Tekniikan fysiikka 1, luvut 1 - 9, EDITA (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

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

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.10.2020 - 30.04.2021

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 40

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3) MK00DQ76-3003 31.08.2020-20.12.2020 1 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- assesment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety
- appreciation of body structure and functions
- understanding of immediate measures to be taken in case of emergency, including the ability to: position casualty, apply resuscitation techniques, control bleeding, apply appropriate measures of basic shock management, apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current, rescue and transport a casualty
- improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit
- prevent further harm and minimize risks

Course contents

- body structure and functions
- assessment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety
- position casualty
- resuscitation techniques
- control the bleeding
- appropriate measures of basic shock management
- appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current
- rescue and transport a casualty
- improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Name of lecturer(s)

Terhi Hede

Teacher(s)

Terhi Hede

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

https://www.punainenristi.fi/ensiapuohjeet ja oppitunneilla osoitettu oppimateriaali Learnissa. (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Terveydenhuolto 1 (A-VI/1-3)

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
Ensiapukurssi joka toteutuu EU-direktiivien ja Manilan 2010 sopimuksen vaatimusten mukaisesti.

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Ensiapu 1 -kurssi, Suomen Punainen Risti. Jos opiskelijalla on voimassa oleva Ensiaputodistus niin hän voi anoa sillä korvaavuutta. (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

100% osallistuminen lähiopetukseen ja hyväksytty koesuoritus antaa oikeuden STCW-sertifikaatin saamiseen. Sertifikaati on voimassa 5 vuotta. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 1 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 40

Further information for students

terhi.hede@xamk.fi (not translated)

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5

Exam schedule

Tenttiin liittyvät asiat sovitaan opintojakson alussa lähitunneilla. Tentti tehdään Examissa opintojakson päätteeksi. (not translated)

Students use of time and load

1op tarkoittaa 27 tuntia opiskelijan työtä mukaanlukien lopputenttiin valmistautuminen. Välikoe on mahdollinen. (not translated)
Engineering mathematics 1 TY00DR36-3003 12.10.2020-20.12.2020 5 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You are able to solve different types of equations and also solve for a variable in a formula.

You know the basic methods for solving a system of equations and are able to use these methods flexibly.

You are familiar with the directional angle and the basic properties of trigonometric functions. You can solve a triangle and understand the prerequisites in the solving process.

You know basic methods for solving a system of equations and are able to use them flexibly.

You know the fundamental properties of vectors and are able to deal with basic vector problems.

You know the idea of the logarithms and are familiar with basic logarithm formulas. You can solve exponential equations and deal with problems of exponential growth and decrease.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

General knowledge of mathematics of the upper secondary school or the course of Intensive course in mathematics is required.

Course contents

How do you solve equations of the first and second degree and square-root equations?

How do you deal with problems of electric circuits, mixture and proportions and curve fitting by forming a system of equations?

How do you solve a triangle? How do you construct basic trigonometric formulas using the unit circle?

How do you solve problems of relative velocity using vectors? How do you use the component form of vector and scalar product for calculating angles and projections?

How do you apply logarithm operations for defining noise levels?

How do you deal with problems of temperature of a cooling particle, decreasing rate of radioactive decay, charging or discharging a capacitor and intensity of radiation e.g. visible light?

Name of lecturer(s)

Tuomo Väärä

Teacher(s)

Tuomo Väärä

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Tuomenlehto, Holmlund, Huuskonen, Makkonen, Surakka: Insinöörin matematiikka. Edita. Luvut 1-2 ja 4-7. (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

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

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

12.10.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 40

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Hot work and occupational safety MK00DQ61-3003 31.08.2020-20.12.2020 1 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- hot work risks
- hot work procedures and permits
- occupational safety card training
- hot work card training

Course contents

- hot work card training
- occupational safety card training

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Occupational safety:
- approved / rejected (at least 75% of the exam answers must be correct)

Hot work:
- accepted final exam: 23/30 question answers must be answered correctly

Cards, that are valid till five (5) years, are independent and cost about 15€ each for students.

Name of lecturer(s)

Marko Saxell

Teacher(s)

Marko Saxell

Esa Huuhtanen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 1 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 30

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed
Information technology MK00DQ67-3003 31.08.2020-20.12.2020 3 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The students are able to use the it environment of the institution. He has the capacity to take advantage of the information technology studies and he knows how to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software training programmes of study.

Course contents

The students know how to use word processing and spreadsheet programs in the workplace and learning the necessary functions. He will be able to prepare a PowerPoint presentation. They are able to transfer data (embed/link) between the MS Office programs. The student section is used from within Microsoft Office programs.

Name of lecturer(s)

Marika Höglund

Teacher(s)

Marika Höglund

Mode of delivery

34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

The material indicated by the teacher.
Course material in Learn.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Word: How do you make a character and paragraph formatting? How do
you make page settings? How do you add and format the pictures,
WordArt, and SmartArt objects? How to column the text and creating and formatting
tables, and how to use tabs? How are you using, creating and formatting
styles? How do you create a document based on the template documentation?
How do you create and format a table of contents and table of references?
How you divide your document into sections?
Excel: How to create a table, and you format it, as well as the contents of
a cell? How do you use functions, and create formulas? How do you
make the relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively
in the spreadsheet? How do you add the workbook with charts, a
combination of charts and how to format them? How do you work with
(move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, formatting) tables in the
workbook? How do you sort and filter large tables? How do you use the
lookup-, if-, sum.if-, count.if-, and count.a - functions, as well as you do
multi-launching drop lists? How to use conditional formatting in order to
clarify the readability of the table? How do you take advantage of Pivot actions?
PowerPoint: How do you do to display the slide show, you take advantage
of themes and format them? How to take advantage of a variety
of slide design templates? How do you make a non-stop, as well as the
general public held presentations?
How to embed and link to information about the Office-from one program
to another?

Independent track:
Word: How do you make a character and paragraph formatting? How do
you make page settings? How do you add and format the pictures,
WordArt, and SmartArt objects? How to column the text and creating and formatting
tables, and how to use tabs? How are you using, creating and formatting
styles? How do you create a document based on the template documentation?
How do you create and format a table of contents and table of references?
How you divide your document into sections?
Excel: How to create a table, and you format it, as well as the contents of
a cell? How do you use functions, and create formulas? How do you
make the relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively
in the spreadsheet? How do you add the workbook with charts, a
combination of charts and how to format them? How do you work with
(move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, formatting) tables in the
workbook? How do you sort and filter large tables? How do you use the
lookup-, if-, sum.if-, count.if-, and count.a - functions, as well as you do
multi-launching drop lists? How to use conditional formatting in order to
clarify the readability of the table? How do you take advantage of Pivot actions?
PowerPoint: How do you do to display the slide show, you take advantage
of themes and format them? How to take advantage of a variety
of slide design templates? How do you make a non-stop, as well as the
general public held presentations?
How to embed and link to information about the Office-from one program
to another?

Blended track:
Word: How do you make a character and paragraph formatting? How do
you make page settings? How do you add and format the pictures,
WordArt, and SmartArt objects? How to column the text and creating and formatting
tables, and how to use tabs? How are you using, creating and formatting
styles? How do you create a document based on the template documentation?
How do you create and format a table of contents and table of references?
How you divide your document into sections?
Excel: How to create a table, and you format it, as well as the contents of
a cell? How do you use functions, and create formulas? How do you
make the relative and absolute cell reference, and how to use them effectively
in the spreadsheet? How do you add the workbook with charts, a
combination of charts and how to format them? How do you work with
(move, copy, delete, rename, hide, protect, formatting) tables in the
workbook? How do you sort and filter large tables? How do you use the
lookup-, if-, sum.if-, count.if-, and count.a - functions, as well as you do
multi-launching drop lists? How to use conditional formatting in order to
clarify the readability of the table? How do you take advantage of Pivot actions?
PowerPoint: How do you do to display the slide show, you take advantage
of themes and format them? How to take advantage of a variety
of slide design templates? How do you make a non-stop, as well as the
general public held presentations?
How to embed and link to information about the Office-from one program
to another?

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria level 3: entry-level know-how and skills
Students are able to:
a. You can use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. You can manage the appropriate methods of information search.
c. You can idnetify intterrelated tasks.
e. You can apply the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 3 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 40

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Exam schedule

To be announced in Autumn 2020 course on the Learn platform.
It is possible to attend the exam after the course instruction has ended.
Personal survival techniques (A-VI/1-1) MK00DQ74-3003 31.08.2020-01.10.2020 1 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- types of emergencies that may occur: collision, fire, foundering
- types of life-saving appliances normally carried on ships
- equipment in survival craft
- location of personal life-saving appliances
- principles of personal survival

Course contents

- donning of lifejacket and immersion suit
- jump safely from a height into the water
- right an inverted lifecraft while wearing a lifejacket
- swim while wearing a lifejacket
- keep afloat without a lifejacket
- board a survival craft from the ship and water while wearing a lifejacket
- take actions on board a survival craft to enhance survival
- stream a sea-anchor
- operate equipment on board a survival craft
- operate devices to determine location and operate radio equipment
- practical drills in a swimming pool, in open water and at survival station

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Lanki

Teacher(s)

Antti Lanki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2020 - 01.10.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 1 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 30

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Work placement(s)

N/A
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats (A-VI/2-1) MK00DQ78-3003 31.08.2020-20.12.2020 1 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats and their equipment and characteristics
- effective methods and use of survival craft and rescue boats before and after abandoning ship including use of engine, maintenance and launch/ recovery equipment also in rough conditions
- methods and procedures of maximizing own and others survival and detectability in survival craft and rescue boat

Course contents

- construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats and individual items of their equipment
- particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats
- various types of device used for launching survival craft and rescue boats
- methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea
- procedures of recovering survival craft
- action to be taken after leaving the ship
- methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea
- dangers associated with use of on-load release devices
- knowledge of maintenance procedures
- procedures of starting and operating a survival craft engine and its acessories together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided
- handling survival craft in rough weather
- use of painter, sea-anchor and all other equipment
- apportionment of food and water in survival craft
- action to be taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft
- procedures of helicopter rescue
- effects of hypothermia and its prevention; use of protective covers and garmets including immersion suits and thermal protective aids
- use of rescue boats and motor lifeboats for marshalling liferafts and rescue of survivors and persons in the sea
- beaching survival craft
- radio life-saving appliances carried in survival craft including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs
- pyrotechnic distress signals
- use of the first-aid kit and resuscitation techniques
- management of injured persons including control of bleeding and shock
- practical exercises and demonstrations

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Name of lecturer(s)

Antti Lanki

Teacher(s)

Opettaja3 Merenkulku

Antti Lanki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 1 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 30

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Work placement(s)

N/A
Study skills MK00DQ59-3003 31.08.2020-20.12.2020 1 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You know how to study purposefully to develop your own professional growth and professional know-how.
You know how to choose the most suitable study methods and know how to reach the degree objective.
You know how to strengthen your employment skills.

Course contents

Being a student at a university of applied sciences:
What is XAMK like in terms of studying community and learning environment?
What is your personal career and study plan?
What kind of a learner are you and how do you develop your study skills?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marika Höglund

Teacher(s)

Marika Höglund

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Learn alustalla oleva kurssiaineisto. (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opintovastaavan kanssa tehty tulohaastattelu
Oman ryhmän ops:iin perehtyminen
Oman henkilökohtaisen hops:n päivittäminen tarvittaessa yhdessä opintovastaavan kanssa.
Opiskeluympäristöön perehtyminen

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
Opintovastaavan kanssa tehty tulohaastattelu
Oman ryhmän ops:iin perehtyminen
Oman henkilökohtaisen hops:n päivittäminen tarvittaessa yhdessä opintovastaavan kanssa.
Opiskeluympäristöön perehtyminen

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Opintovastaavan kanssa tehty tulohaastattelu
Oman ryhmän ops:iin perehtyminen
Oman henkilökohtaisen hops:n päivittäminen tarvittaessa yhdessä opintovastaavan kanssa.
Opiskeluympäristöön perehtyminen (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria level 3: entry-level know-how and skills
Students are able to:
a. You can use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. You can manage the appropriate methods of information search.
c. You can idnetify intterrelated tasks.
e. You can apply the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 1 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 40

Further information for students

Being a student at a university of applied sciences:
What is XAMK like in terms of studying community and learning environment?
What is your personal career and study plan?
What kind of a learner are you and how do you develop your study skills?

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed
Supervised basic training at the support level (STCW A-III/4) SV00DV68-3001 15.09.2020-31.05.2021 18 credits (MSVKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Completing approved on-board training (STCW III/4) for rating forming part of an engineering watch

Course contents

Supervised on-board training in competences specified in STCW A-III/4 documented in a training record book.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

15.09.2020 - 31.05.2021

Enrollment date

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
- 18 credits
Group(s)
- MSVKT20SP
Seats

12 - 40

Unit, in charge

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Course Structure Diagram

Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies

Objectives

Shipping offers interesting and versatile jobs and good chances to make an international career.
In Electrical power engineering studies in Marine technology you will gain good knowledge and skills to be an Electro-technical officer onboard a ship as well as to jobs ashore where high skills are regarded such as expertise jobs in electrical and automation engineering. The degree with included mandatory training will directly give you the competence to have an Electro-technical officer´s certificate (STCW A-III/6) and also readiness to the highest electrical qualifications S1 ashore (two years of suitable practice is required).

After degree graduation of electrical power engineering you can have a job as:
- an Electro-technical officer onboard (unlimited competence)
- an expert ashore in different type of production, maintenance and other specialist fields and after acquiring S1 competence you can be a chief supervisor of electric power systems or a leading supervisor of electrical installations and drives.

At Xamk our strengths in Marine technology are know-how of safety at sea, operations of the ship systems and expertise in marine environmental protection.

Electrical and automation engineering in international surroundings

In marine technology studies you will familiarize yourself with ship machinery, ship systems and equipment and especially with ship´s electrical and automation systems and equipment.
You will complement your proficiency with seaman skills and with basic know-how of first aid, safety procedures and emergency operations.

In electrical power engineering studies you will go deeper into the electrical theories, electric power distribution, power station engineering and electric devices and systems. You will learn to read and make electric diagrams and you will familiarize yourself with electric standards and regulations. Electrical installations and commissioning of plants with inspections belong to your skills. Occupational safety at electric work is a core competence in all your studies.

The studies in automation engineering in turn will give you the required skills into the automation equipment and systems of ships and plants ashore. Process automation and digital control systems are used onboard as well as ashore.
Important part of the degree programme in marine engineering are extensive language studies and good communication skills because international contacts in different circumstances are daily routine. Good language skills – especially in English - are a must to understand and utilize all the regulations, technical documents and user´s and maintenance manuals in seafaring. English is often a common company language used onboard and in shipping companies, and also ashore especially within multinational enterprises.

Degree programme description

Degree programme of electrical power engineering, Marine technology 270 credits (cr)

The structure of Degree programme in electrical power engineering studies in Marine technology is an aggregate of following main modules:
• basic studies 42 cr
• professional studies 100 cr
• free choice studies 5 cr
• Supervised training 108 cr
• thesis 15 cr

The education divides in three different levels: Support- and Operational levels and S1 qualification. The Support level studies give you a competence to work onboard a ship in the engine department as a part of an engineering watch.

Operational level and S1 studies prepare you to take a job as an Electro-technical Officer onboard and beside that the S1 gives you the highest electrical competences required ashore.

During the first year you will carry out the Basic training and basic marine engineering studies at the support level so that you can work as an apprentice onboard first to get the watchman´s certificate (engine) and later on in the ship´s engine department or ashore to do the mandatory training of electrical field.

During the second, third and fourth year you will perform the theoretical studies and studies of leadership, management and safety in marine technology which are required for the Electro-technical officer and for the S1 electrical competence ashore. Part of the third academy year and the fourth year consists mainly of advanced studies of electrical and automation engineering and writing of the Thesis.

Training sessions are partly set within the academy years and it is also meant to be done during summer vacations.

In addition to the degree the student can take additional courses, approximately 30 credits from Marine engineers´programme to get theoretical acknowledge that is required for Marine engineer´s certificate at Operational level. Degree programme of Marine engineering and Electrical power engineering both last 4,5 years.

A person who has been approved to the degree programme in Marine technology has to show his/her suitability to the training with appropriate medical certificate required for the persons willing to take a job onboard.
• More information of medical examinations and health requirements of the seafarers can be found from the Finnish legislation in a law Nr. 1171/2010
• Additional information of required eyesight and hearing of the seafarers is in the decree 224/2013 set by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks

The studies of Electrical Power Engineering in Marine technology will be full-time and they include theory studies, laboratory and workshop training and exercises with the simulator. In addition to these the studies include a lot of practical training onboard and ashore. You will get a good basic acknowledge which you can put into practice on the training ship, in the simulator and during practicing sessions onboard and ashore.
The studies will mainly take place at Kotka campus.

Practicing

The studies include several long practice periods onboard the merchandise ships. The degree programme includes a full 360 days practice which of no more than 180 days can be done ashore.

Theoretical studies are broadly combined with laboratory training and onboard training as well as with training ashore to create practical acknowledge and skills. Mandatory studies include certain safety courses required of seafarers. The practicing ashore should be as versatile as possible consisting of both electrical and automation. The practicing periods will deepen your skills and competences and besides help you to plan your own career by getting to know different jobs and opportunities in the fields of electrical and automation engineering.

Career opportunities

Shipping offers not just interesting and diverse jobs but also chances to create an international career as a member of capable and highly skilled ship crew. Electro-technical officers work on cruisers, ice-breakers and other ships that are equipped with great electrical power systems and also internationally in offshore on the rigs.
Ashore there are plentiful jobs for professionals in extensive fields of electrical power engineering, electrical engineering and automation engineering.

By studying electrical power engineering you will get completion for management duties of electrical drives in unlimited traffic. After graduation you may take a job on different type of ships in worldwide traffic for example on the cargo ships, tankers, passenger ships and cruisers and ferries, especially on the ships that have great electrical power systems such as power station-like energy production, electrical propulsion and high voltage systems.
The electro-technical officer works under supervision of the ship´s chief engineer and takes a charge of electrical department of the ship with the help of possible junior Electro-technical officers and electricians.
The offshore field worldwide with oil drilling rigs and other platforms offers plenty of jobs which require highly skilled electrical engineers.

Seafaring is in a strong technical boost nowadays when all kind of electrical drives are increasing; such as hybrid-technology and other technologies important to decrease carbon footprint and different kind of energy saving solutions are making their way to the shipping field to the ships.
Digital controls of the electrical systems are widely used and their number is increasing as well.
Remote controls and system diagnostics of the ships set higher standards for the communications network and cyber security and these demands are increasing.
In many respects the fields of electrical and automation engineering show very interesting jobs and prospects now and in the future for the professionals.

Ashore you can have a job in the companies such as component manufacturers, shipping companies, shipyards and in electrical engineering or energy production. You can work as a project manager, electrical inspector and supervisor or expert and in other management duties.
By acquiring S1 electrical competence you can even be an independent entrepreneur in addition to countless other career possibilities.

Job titles could be:

• technical manager or director
• electrical inspector
• installation supervisor
• service manager
• project manager
• electro-technical officer (Maritime)
• electrical design engineer (shipyards, design offices, electrical engineering offices)
• Installation manager
• electrical plant manager

RDI and cooperation with world of work

Xamkissa kehität asiantuntijuuttasi aidoissa työelämäyhteyksissä. Työelämän oppimisprojektit toteutetaan yhteistyössä opiskelijoiden, työelämän edustajien ja opettajien kanssa.

Opintojesi aikana voit olla mukana monissa työelämäläheisissä oppimisprojekteissa, monesti myös usealle eri organisaatiolle. Tietosi, taitosi ja asenteesi kehittyvät ja niiden myötä osaamisesti kasvaa, ja saat ensiarvoisen tärkeitä kontakteja ja yhteyksiä työelämään. Tutustut elinkeinoelämään, ja tiivis yhteistyö avaa sinulle näköalan alueen yrityksiin ja muihin sidosryhmiin jo opintojesi aikana.

Alueellista ja valtakunnallista yhteistyötä

Xamkin merenkulun yksikkö on merenkulkuun ja kuljetusosaamiseen ja alusten käyttötekniikkaan erikoistunut, koko maata palveleva yksikkö. Opetus toteutetaan kansainvälisessä toimintaympäristössä yhteistyössä alan tutkimus- ja kehitysyhteisöjen, oppilaitosten sekä elinkeinoelämän kanssa. Opetusta järjestetään muun muassa yhteistyössä Etelä-Kymenlaakson ammattiopiston Ekamin kanssa Kotka Maritime Centrella.

Näyttöön perustuvaa toimintaa

Tutkimus-, kehitys- ja innovaatiohankkeissa (TKI) pääset mukaan monialaiseen yhteistyöhön alueen toimijoiden, korkeakoulun henkilöstön ja eri opiskelijatiimien kanssa. TKI:n ja opetuksen yhteistyö antaa sinulle kokemuksia käyttäjälähtöisistä kehittämistehtävistä, jotka kytkeytyvät alueellisiin, kansallisiin tai eurooppalaisiin yhteistyöverkostoihin. (not translated)

Learning environments

One of the special learning environments at Xamk is the training ship Katarina which is hired for our maritime education annually. This opportunity is unique at the university level in Finland in this extent. All the equipment of the electrical and automation laboratories are fully exploited because an electro-technical engineer has to be able to do all the practical tasks as well. In all our maritime engineering studies the practical side with proper skills is highlighted. These skills are trained and increased during practicing periods onboard and ashore.