222 - Practical Skills

Description

Instruction and practice in the skills required and the safe working practices employed by engineers in a marine workshop. Topics covered in this course include:

• precautions
• safety issues
• the construction and use of:
  • knots
  • lashings
  • crane operation
• overhauling small diesel engines
• machinery components found aboard ships
• how to safely lift, secure and rig lifting equipment on board a vessel in machinery spaces
• theory and practical aspects of the construction of special lifting slings and other apparatus
• correct selection and proper use of tackle used for lifting cargo and equipment aboard vessels