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MCA/SQA Applied Mechanics Exam (2025-2026)

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WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

The MCA/SQA Applied Mechanics Exam tests engineering mechanics knowledge required for marine engineer officer certification. This covers forces, statics, dynamics, and mechanical principles essential for ship machinery operation and maintenance.

Prerequisites

  • Foundational marine engineering or physics knowledge
  • Current medical fitness (STCW)
  • Prior completion of engineering training modules
  • Engine room sea service experience beneficial

What You'll Learn

  • Statics, dynamics, and equilibrium principles
  • Stress and strain analysis
  • Mechanical power and torque calculations
  • Shaft alignment and vibration analysis
  • Rotating machinery principles
  • Failure analysis and materials science
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Format
Written Exam
Duration
5 days
Typical Cost
£230
Issuing Body
MCA
Revalidation: Renewed every 5 years per STCW Convention.
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

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WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

City of Glasgow College — Faculty of Nautical Studies
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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