Pre-Sea Training Course for Engine Ratings (Motorman)

A three-month, 360-hour pre-sea course for engine ratings with 180 hours of workshop practice, approved by the Ministry of Ports and Shipping.

CINE

Offered by

CINEC Campus
LevelCertificate
Duration3 Months
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

This three-month full-time course trains engine ratings (motormen) for seagoing work. It is approved by the Ministry of Ports and Shipping and aligned with STCW requirements, and is designed to help candidates obtain the Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC). Sixteen modules total 360 contact hours, including 180 hours of workshop practicals, engine-room watchkeeping, safe working practices, environmental protection, alarm systems, boilers, emergency duties, auxiliaries, bilge and ballast systems, electrical equipment and 30 hours of Maritime English. Mandatory STCW short courses (PSSR, FA, FF, PST, SSA) are also required. Applicants should have sat the GCE O/L and be over 18.

Modules

16 modules
Modules16 modules
Terms used in machinery spaces (6 h)
Engine-room watch keeping procedures (10 h)
Safe working practices related to engine-room operations (24 h)
Basic environmental protection procedures (12 h)
Use of internal communication systems (3 h)
Engine-room alarm systems (12 h)
Safe operation of boilers (17 h)
Knowledge of emergency duties (12 h)
Escape routes from machinery spaces (6 h)
Fire-fighting equipment in machinery spaces (6 h)
Auxiliaries, basic technical knowledge (12 h)
Safe operation of equipment (18 h)
Bilge and ballasting systems (6 h)
Electrical equipment (6 h)
Maritime English (30 h)
Workshop training, practicals (180 h)

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • Sat the GCE O/L (Sri Lanka or London)
  • Aged over 18

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

3 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Nugegoda

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Marine EngineeringEngineering Technology

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