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Level 2 Diploma in Marine Engineering

BAS MAR 0326 035

Location

Basildon college

Applicant Type

School Leavers

Level

Level 2

Subject

Engineering

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Course Overview

The Marine Engineering Level 2 Diploma supports you to develop a foundation understanding of marine engineering and the wider marine industry. It is suitable if you are interested in working on boats, vessels or marine systems and want to build practical and technical skills that support further study or progression within the sector. 

During the course, you can explore the structure and operation of the marine industry, gaining an understanding of how marine engineering supports commercial and leisure vessels. Learning focuses on core marine engineering processes and principles, helping you understand how systems are designed, operated and maintained in marine environments. 

You will develop practical skills in servicing and maintaining marine engines, propulsion systems and associated ancillary systems. This includes learning how routine maintenance is carried out safely and effectively, alongside applying business improvement techniques that support efficient working practices. 

By the end of the course, you will have developed basic marine engineering knowledge, practical maintenance skills and industry awareness. This qualification supports progression into further marine engineering training, apprenticeships or employment pathways within marine mechanical, servicing or maintenance roles. This course is delivered at our Luckyn Lane campus.

To study this course, learners must hold a Level 2 qualification or 4 GCSEs at grade 4 C, including English and maths. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their ability in the subject, which may be in the form of a portfolio, and must successfully attend an interview event.
Assessment for this course may include a combination of practical assessment, portfolio work, assignments, controlled assessments, online exams, performance based assessment, short answer questions, and group discussion.

This course is free to UK learners under 19 who are not in employment.

Progression to Level 3 apprenticeship in Maritime Engineering Maritime Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.

1 Year

Full Time
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Overall achievement rates (All learners)

90.2%

High achievement rates 3x 1

Ofstead good rating

Ofsted 3x 1

A safe environment to learn

Safe environment to learn 3x 1

Qualifications earned per year

18232

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Award-winning careers programe

Award winning careers programme 3x 1

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