Start your engineering career on Small Vessels or on Superyachts
This 70-hour course, which runs for 10 days over two weeks, will provide you with the basic theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience meet MCA requirements when training towards the Engineer Officer of the Watch Small Vessel Certificate of Competency.
The certification is for new and experienced crew who wish to move into the small vessel environment as engineers.
About the Course
The aim of this course is to familiarise you with common workshop practices and repair methods. We teach you the tools to use and the safe methods and procedures to use these tools and repair equipment.
At the end of this course you will have the basic knowledge of how to carry out repairs and be confident in procedures ensuring correct methods have been employed.
The course also aims to give the basic training to the engineer officers who want to pursue a career on “Small Vessels” (Fishing Vessels, Yachts, Tugs, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels).
The necessary training outlines the certification structure and training requirements. It also explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of intended training elements, as may be applicable.
Marine Engineers must be physically fit and able. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with an ability to work to a high standard in all tasks.
Candidates must have completed AEC I and II prior to commencing the Workshop Skills Training Course.
All seafarers must have an ENG1 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea.
Whilst it’s not essential to hold your ENG1 to complete your training with UKSA, it is required to hold this to secure work in the industry. For this reason, we recommend all students gain their ENG1 before they attend training.
MCA Workshop Skills Training
| Start date → End date | Course only price | Residential price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2026 → 16 Oct 2026Sold out | £1840 | £2390 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 22 Mar 2027 → 02 Apr 2027 | £1900 | £2465 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 12 Jul 2027 → 23 Jul 2027 | £1900 | £2465 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 04 Oct 2027 → 15 Oct 2027 | £1900 | £2465 | Add to Basket Book now |
Why Train with UKSA
UKSA has been successfully training and launching careers for over 35 years. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves on the winning combination of high standards and top-level industry experience delivered to our students.
Save up to 10% on all MCA course bookings
If you’re currently part of a crew or maritime organisation, you could save up to 10% off your MCA course bookings with our Vessel Partnership Programme.
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