Learn to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot 12V DC systems. Covers battery tech, power generation, and basic fault-finding.
2 Days
24 SEP 2026
Certification
Galileo
Who issues your official qualification
Suitable For
Yacht owners, Captains and crew of vessels under 24 Metres
Who the course is designed for
Experience Level
No experience required
Minimum experience needed to join
Duration
5 Days
Training days only, breaks are not included
Certificate Validity
Lifetime
How long your certificate stays valid
Why This
Course Matters
Essential Knowledge for Self-Reliant Yacht Owners, Captains and Crew
Gain confidence in handling mechanical or electrical issues without waiting for shore-based help.
Minimise Breakdowns, Reduce Costs
Learn preventative maintenance techniques that help avoid expensive repairs and lost charter days.
Ideal for Small Vessel Captains & Crew
Build technical competence to support operations on board vessels with no dedicated engineer.
Valuable for Charter Fleet Operations
Upskill your team to protect your assets and respond effectively to onboard equipment faults.
What You’ll
Learn
Core Marine Engine Principles
Understand how marine diesel and petrol outboard engines function, from combustion cycles to cooling and fuel systems.
Auxiliary Systems & Drive Components
Explore propellers, shafting, gearboxes, pumps, and marine valves, with hands-on practial training.
Preventative Maintenance & Diagnostics
Learn how to identify faults, prevent breakdowns, and apply best practices in preventative maintenance and servicing.
Boat Electrics & Troubleshooting
Practise safe wiring, battery testing, engine start systems, fault finding with a multimeter, and basic 12V system repairs and maintenance
Watermakers & Plumbing Systems
Operate and maintain reverse osmosis watermakers, troubleshoot freshwater and sewage systems, and master basic plumbing practices.
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100
What’s Included
Comprehensive course materials
Daily hot lunch
Coffee station and snacks
Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start
PREREQUSITES
Minimum age
16 years old
Language Requirement
A good level of spoken and written English is required, as all training and assessments are conducted in English
Meet Your
Instructors
Frequently
Asked Questions
Who is the Full Basic Marine Engineering Course for?
This course is ideal for career changers, superyacht crew, yacht owners, and deckhands who want a broad, practical understanding of all major onboard engineering systems.
What makes this course suitable for non-engineers?
The course is designed for people without formal engineering backgrounds, focusing on practical knowledge rather than academic theory.
What systems will I learn about?
You’ll gain hands-on understanding of engines, electrics, plumbing, refrigeration, watermakers, and general onboard maintenance practices.
Is there an exam?
No. This is a purely practical course with no written exams — learning is demonstrated through hands-on work and safe system operation.