Certificate

Certificate in Marine Engineering Training

1 year Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences Institute of Marine Biology & Oceanography

About this program

What you'll study and why it matters

Program Description

The Certificate in Marine Engineering Training at the University of Sierra Leone is a professional short-term program designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in marine engineering, ship machinery operation, and maintenance. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the maritime and shipping industry, focusing on safe and efficient operation of marine engines and systems.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go after completion

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Marine Engineering Trainee

Junior Marine Engineer

Engine Room Assistant

Technical Officer in Shipping Companies

Maintenance Technician for Marine Systems

Entry-level Consultant in Maritime or Offshore Operations

Graduates are prepared for employment in shipping companies, maritime agencies, ports, offshore operations, and further professional maritime training leading to higher certification.

Requirements

Admission and graduation criteria

Candidates must possess at least three (3) GCE ???O??? Level/WASSCE credits with Grade C6 or better or its equivalent obtained in not more than two (2) sittings. They must have also attempted English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at GCE ???O??? Level/WASSCE exam. Candidates who have at least five years practical experience in a related field may apply.

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