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Marine Engineering Diploma

at South Devon College, Paignton · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma10 monthsPart time£3,618

What the college says

If you’re intrigued by the technical workings of boats — from engines and pumps to propulsion systems — this course is made for you.Focusing on marine engineering, you’ll build practical skills and hands-on experience that prepare you for a rewarding career in the fast-paced marine industry. You’ll learn to communicate complex technical information, maintain mechanical systems, and test electrical equipment and circuits. Assessment includes a variety of practical tasks and compiling a portfolio of evidence.Practical sessions take place in our fully-equipped workshop, while essential theory is taught in our specialist classrooms. Studying at our Marine Academy at Noss Marina means you’ll be based in a working boatyard, giving you real insight into the life of a marine engineer.

What you need to get on

You will be required to have achieved Maths at Level 2, You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2, You will need to have achieved a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, You should have a genuine interest in this subject

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Dart Marine Academy

    Bridge Road Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Dartmouth

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