Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

28th Apr 2025, 7 weeks

Day(s):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Time:

9:00 - 17:00

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Location

Riverside Campus

Cost

£ 2450

Overview

The Engineering Knowledge Management level Prep (Motor) course replaces the Chief/Second Engineer (Unlimited) EKs course.

This course will assist you in preparing for MCA's Professional Management Level Engineer Reg.III/2 Unlimited written examinations.

The course will run for seven weeks Monday - Thursday with Fridays used to catch up for example after a bank holiday.

This year we're offering the course on campus or online.

On Campus Course

This course is face-to-face at our Riverside campus led by our experienced lecturers.  On-campus topics are enhanced by visits to our workshops and our fully operational working engine room, which is the only one currently in operation at any training establishment.

On campus course dates:-

• 26/08/2024 – 11/10/2024.
• 21/10/2024 – 06/12/2024.
• 27/01/2025 – 14/03/2025.
• 28/04/2025 – 13/06/2025.

Online Course

This course is dedicated to online provision, with the same experienced lecturers.  The delivery style is similar to the on-campus course and will blend PowerPoint assisted lectures, group discussion and past question interpretation and solutions.

Online course dates

• 26/08/2024 – 11/10/2024.
• 21/10/2024 – 06/12/2024.
• 27/01/2025 – 14/03/2025.
• 28/04/2025 – 13/06/2025.

For both courses, we recommend that you have a suitable IT device and it is essential that for the online course, you have a device with a webcam and a reliable internet connection.

Booking your place on the course

When booking please make sure you book on the correct course date for the online course or the on campus course using the links above.

1. Complete the Booking Form or contact - roy.jenkins@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk or marine@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
2. Pay the full course fee when we advise you to do so.
3. We will issue a Course Acceptance Letter and Visa support letter if required.

Please Note

• Attendance must be above 80% as per MCA requirements.
• For further information see MSN 1857 (M+F).

MCA Qualifications

• Learn more about MCA Qualifications.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Recognized sea time of 12 months at EOOW level or above.
• HND/SPD or Foundation degree.

Notice of Eligibility

• Holding an NoE before applying for the course is not required.
• If you have a current CoC issued from administrations other than MCA you should apply for an NoE before applying for the course.

Dyslexia

• If you have dyslexia and require extra time for the examination you should read MIN 435. This will explain the procedure for applying for extra time.

HELM (M) Course for course delegates:

• As of August 2013, as per MIN 455 (M), if you are applying for a CoC at Management Level Engineer Reg.III/2 Unlimited you need to "include a certificate of completion of an approved HELM management level course" with your CoC application.  The college offers an MCA approved 5-day HELM (Management) level course. 
• International candidates whose visa is supported by the college should complete HELM (M) at the City of Glasgow College.

Visa Support for Non-EEC International candidates:

• The college can support international candidates' visa applications as per UKVI rules and regulations.  For this course, if you require entry visa to UK, the college will be able to support your visa application in the "Student Visitor VISA" category.  For details please contact us.

What you study

Please see the MCA's syllabus for this course/examinations