RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance 1-Day Course
Course Overview
The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course provides absolutely essential knowledge for the sailor at sea holding the safety of his family and vessel as high priority. This 1-day course covers all the basics of engine maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair. The course does not assume any prior knowledge and consists of basic written exercises, a computer slide show and video presentation using a classroom diesel engine, and a working engine at our on-site facility. On successful completion of this course you will be awarded with an internationally recognised qualification of your RYA Certificate.
Course Content
- Principles of the Diesel Engine
- The 4-Stroke Cycle
- The Fuel System
- The Cooling System
- The Air System
- Engine & Electrical Systems
- Fault Diagnosis & Repair
- Servicing & Winterisation
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Course Aims
To provide sufficient knowledge to the seaman so that he or she understands fully the principles and functions of a modern marine diesel engine and identify its associated constituent systems in order that he or she might be able to conduct basic fault finding, diagnosis and repair to systems or parts which do not require the assistance of a professional engineer or the facilities of a marine workshop. |
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Course Structure
This course does not assume any pre-requisite knowledge however, it is recommended that persons who have booked this course or who are intending to book a place in the future read the RYA Diesel Engine Handbook G25. To purchase this book direct from the RYA, Click Here. This course covers interesting topics which even seasoned sailors will find enlightening and is delivered in a highly structured and effective manner. The RYA Instructor will make use of different media including visual-audio aids, computerised slide-shows and though hands-on experience with diesel-engine parts.
Your Day
0900 - 1030 - Introduction & Exercises with Computer Presentations;
1030-1045 - Morning Break. (Refreshments are available within the Yacht Haven);
1045-1200 - Course Delivery, Practice and Example Videos;
1200-1300 - Afternoon Break (Refreshments are available within the Yacht Haven);
1300-1700 - Concluding Course Delivery and Scenario Exercise with Working Engine.
The above delivery schedule is a guide only as each class will be tailored to suit the requirements of the individual participants.
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Course Dates & Prices
See below for 2008 Course Dates
• Saturday 1st March 2008
• Saturday 10th May 2008
• Saturday 28th August 2008
• Saturday 27th September 2008
• Saturday 25th October 2008
• Saturday 29th November 2008 |
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All these courses cost just
£85 |
*Book by 1st January 2008 and get this course for 2007 prices!
To Book a Course Click Here
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