Ship Fitters Course

This entry-level course is designed for seafarers with technical aptitude who would like to progress toward a career as a ship fitter.
It aims to provide ship fitters with knowledge and skills in fabricating engine parts, hot and cold arc welding processes, and applications of welding special materials using oxy-acetylene gas. It includes maintaining diesel engine parts before they join their respective vessel assignments.

Training Outcome/s

After the training, participants must be able to:

• Interpret a technical drawing. 
• Use lathe machine in fabricating bolts and flanges.
• Grind a lathe cutting tool.
• Weld using shielded metal arc welding.
• Perform oxyacetylene welding.
• Apply polymer repair compounds.
• Conduct maintenance on 2-stroke fuel oil injection system
• Conduct maintenance on 4-stroke main engine parts.

Entry Standard/s:

Oilers / Wipers and entry level ships fitters