Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering

This career-led course is aimed at adults wanting to gain technical skills and knowledge in marine engineering at a more advanced level. The course is one day a week over two years and is held at our specialist Marine Skills Centre in Woolston, Southampton.

The Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering covers marine engine maintenance, fault-finding, replacement of components and marine electrics.

Financial support
* If you’re aged 19 or over and are starting a further education course at level 3 or above, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. This course is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.

Tel: 023 8048 4848
Email: enquiries@southampton-city.ac.uk 

• Installation, fault diagnosis and repair of marine engines
• Installation and repair of marine propulsion systems
• Installation and repair of vessel services
• Principles of marine construction and components
• Safe and effective working in the marine industry

Our Marine Skills Centre on the waterside in Woolston features some of the best marine training facilities in the region including:

• Composites workshop
• Marine engineering workshop
• Marine electrical workshop
• Boat building and repair workshop
• IT and CAD suites

• GCSEs grade C/4 or above (including English, maths and science), or
• Level 2 Marine Engineering, or
• Extensive experience and sound knowledge of marine engineering, wood working and electrical systems

You will be required to attend an interview prior to enrolling onto the course.

• Higher education (i.e. degree level study)
• Employment in marine construction or engineering