Marine Electrotechnology

Bachelor of Engineering

Marine Electrotechnology student surveying at a pier dock
Marine Electrotechnology student surveying at a pier dock
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
20
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 765
Entry Requirements
233 Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
National Maritime College of Ireland, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Capt. Sinéad Reen

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Overview

An Electro-technical officer (ETO) operates, maintains and calibrates all electrical, electronic and ship’s equipment. The ETO’s role is not restricted to the engine room and they may also work on complex systems located throughout any vessel.

This is an exciting programme to cater for the growing need on board ship for a specialist in electrical/electronic/networking systems.

The course shares its first two semesters with MT 764 BEng in Marine Engineering. Having completed year 1, Marine Electrotechnology students begin specialist electrical and electronic training. As well as lectures, training is provided in a variety of workshops and laboratories. This practical work is given to enhance the students’ learning experience. Practical knowledge of fundamental theory is gained in electrical, electronic, communications, and control laboratories. A broad understanding of ships and ships’ systems is delivered in electrical workshops and in the College’s own engine room.

Students who successfully complete year 1 and 2 are expected to be placed on a commercial ship, for practical training experience, and to gain the necessary ‘seatime’ for an internationally recognised Certificate of Competency. While at sea they must complete a comprehensive workplace training programme.

It should be noted that while every endeavour will be made to secure a suitable sea training berth, this is outside the control of MTU/NMCI and the College cannot accept responsibility for difficulties in securing such a berth.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

The Marine Electrotechnology degree shares all but one of its first year modules with the Marine Engineering degree as graduates will be part of a vessel’s engineering department and must understand the basics of marine engineering.

  • Shipboard Management for ETOs: covers work-based practices of an ETO and gives an understanding of maintenance systems, legislation, and safe working practices
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles: theoretical and practical principles of basic electrical and electronic components and circuits
  • Marine Power Systems: ships’ power generation and distribution systems, and practical understanding of wiring basic control systems
  • Introduction to Marine Engineering: the principles and practical aspects of marine engineering systems found on board ship
  • Physics for Marine Engineers: physics principles underlying all engineering
  • Practice Mechanics: basic principles of forces and movements that are fundamental to engineering design
  • Mechanical Workshop: a practical workshop module which gives a fundamental understanding of materials and the fabrication of designed components
  • Technological Mathematics: offers great support to students in the first year of the engineering programme
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics: learn how to apply the First Law of Thermodynamics and distinguish between the concepts of heat and temperature

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements:
    Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.
  • pass the approved medical fitness and eyesight tests as specified by the Irish Maritime Administration of the Department of Transport. Applicants are strongly advised to attend a career advisory session.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

 

Please Note:

  1. The programme is normally available only to Irish citizens and EU citizens who are ordinarily resident in Ireland.
  2. Applicants must pass the approved medical fitness and eyesight tests as specified by the Irish Maritime Administration of the Department of Transport. Offer of a place on the course will be subject to passing the medical and eyesight tests at the time of offer.
  3. Applicants, other than those indicated in Note 1, will need to be sponsored by an approved internationally trading shipping company, provide an IELTS score of 6.5, and also meet the medical and eyesight requirements for a sea going career.
  4. Applicants should note that to qualify for an Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (CoC), the Department of Transport has set additional criteria with respect to minimum pass marks, academic progression, and students with dyslexia. Download Marine Notice No. 65 of 2013.
  5. Applicants who are non-Irish citizens should ensure that they qualify for the issuance of a Seafarer's Discharge Book in their home country.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Electro-technical officers of a high standard are particularly sought after within the cruise line industry. There are also a number of opportunities ashore in a wide variety of fields including marine electronic maintenance and aviation instrumentation maintenance industries.

Progression

Further Studies

There are opportunities for further study in related fields at honours degree level. Graduates will be well placed to pursue further studies in either electrical or electronic engineering.

Question Time

Securing a cadet berth at sea is a competitive process managed by NMCI in collaboration with shipping companies. Students secure a berth based on their performance at NMCI. The number of cadet berths varies each year, depending on shipping company requirements. NMCI has a strong track record in securing cadet berths, however they are not guaranteed.

MTU has a Recognition of Prior Learning System. Applicants may be exempted from modules in courses which are similar.

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