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HANDBOOK 2017

As you embark on this journey, the Academic Handbook is

specifically designed to navigate you to the programmes

conducted by Advanced Marine Engineering Department.

The handbook can be your guide to the entry requirements,

Programme Outcomes, Programme Aims, curriculum

structure, syllabus synopsis and examination scheme for

each programme.

It is the responsibility of each student to be

knowledgeable with the contents of this handbook.

Students are advised to familiarize themselves with all

relevant portions of the Academic Handbook and ask for

clarification of any information by contacting the

respective Head of Department via the Class Advisor.

We wish you a successful and enjoyable academic year.

CONTENTS

OFFICER IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH

750KW OR MORE NEAR COASTAL VOYAGE (AWKE)

Entry Requirements 2

Programme Outcomes 2

Programme Aims 3

Curriculum Structure 4

Syllabus Synopsis 4

Examination Scheme 6

CHIEF AND SECOND ENGINEER 3000KW OR MORE

(MOTOR) NEAR COASTAL VOYAGE (ACSC1)



Programme Aims 9


Syllabus Synopsis 10


CHIEF AND SECOND ENGINEER OFFICER

(MOTOR/STEAM) UNLIMITED VOYAGE (ACSU)



Programme Aims 15


Syllabus Synopsis 16


This course is intended for students who are/have: At least 18 years of age Medically and physically fit for sea service Normal colour vision Has completed The approved education and training course and

not less than 12 months as an Engineer Officer EO or an assistant to a watchkeeping officer, or

30 months of sea-going service as Assistant to Engineer or

36 months as Engine rating The approved education and training and met the

standard of competence as specified by the Director of Marine, Malaysia

Entry Requirements O

ffic

er

in C

ha

rge

of

an

En

gin

ee

rin

g W

atc

h 7

50

kW

or M

ore

Ne

ar

Co

as

tal

Vo

ya

ge

(A

WK

E)

AL

AM

Programme Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will have

sufficient knowledge, understanding and skill to carry

out that part of duties and responsibilities to the levels

of knowledge, understanding and proficiency required

for certification of officers as laid down by Marine

Department, Malaysia for the following Functions:

1. Marine Engineering at the operational level

2. Electrical, electronic and control engineering at

the operational level

3. Maintenance and Repair at the operational level

4. Controlling the operation of the ship and Care for

persons on board at the operational level

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1. The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge,

understanding and proficiency at operational level for watchkeeping

duties in a manned engine room as designated duty engineer in a

periodically unmanned engine room on a seagoing ship powered by

main propulsion machinery of 750 kW or more on near coastal trade

voyages based on the standards of competence as laid down by

Marine Department, Malaysia.

2. The course is conducted in the following Subject areas and students

will need to complete the mandatory required Subject Areas as

stipulated by the Director of Marine, Marine Department, Malaysia.

Exemption from any of the Subject Areas will only be granted by the

Director of Marine, Marine Department, Malaysia. The Subject areas

cover the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency

required for certification by Marine Department, Malaysia.

The content of the modules have been structured in accordance with

Standards of Competence mentioned in Section A-III/1 for Near-

Coastal Voyages with reference to the level of knowledge,

understanding and proficiency required under the different

sections listed in column 2 of Table A-III/1 and the requirements of

paragraphs 2.2 to 2.5 of Regulation III/1of the 2010 Manila

Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of

Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978.

Programme Aims

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The course is conducted in 9 subject areas:

1. Use appropriate tools for fabrication and repair on board

2. Use of hand tools, Electrical and Electronic Measuring and Test

Equipment for Fault Finding , Maintenance and Repair

3. Maintain a Safe Engineering Watch

4. Use English in Written and Oral Form

5. Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering

6. Maintenance and Repair at operational level

7. Ensure Compliance with Pollution Prevention Requirements

8. Ship construction

9. Monitor Compliance with Legislative Requirements

Curriculum Structure

1. USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS FOR FABRICATION AND REPAIR ON BOARD

The subject provides the students with the basic understanding of

materials and practical application on board ship.

2. USE OF HAND TOOLS, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT FOR FAULT FINDING, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

The subject provides the students with the knowledge and

understanding on working system of generators, motors and lighting

on board ships.

3. MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

The subject provides the students with the understanding of basic

principles of watchkeeping on board ship.

Syllabus Synopsis

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4. USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM

The subject familiarizes the students with the basic components of

written and oral English, to improve their existing knowledge of

English language and to follow instructions on board ship.

5. ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND CONTROL ENGINEERING


understanding of electrical power systems, fault protection systems

and maintenance of electrical equipment on board ship.

6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AT OPERATIONAL LEVEL

The subject provides the students with the basic knowledge of safety

and maintenance procedures in the workshop and on board ship.

7. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS


understanding of the marine pollution including relevant regulations.

8. SHIP CONSTRUCTION

The subject provides an understanding of the constructional features

of ships for effective maintenance.

9. MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS


understanding of applicable maritime laws.

Syllabus Synopsis

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Assessment Week

Type Of

Assessment

To

tal M

ark

s

Tim

e (H

ou

rs)

No

. of Q

ue

stion

s

No

. of Q

ue

stion

s to A

ttem

pt

Syllabus Covered

To

tal W

eig

hta

ge

(%)

Co

mp

ute

d M

ark

s

Remarks

Lecturer’s Class Assessment

During the Conduct of the Course

Continuous Assessment : Written Tests

50

2 h

ou

rs

Min

imu

m 4

As in

structed

Up to Date of

Assessment

30

%

(Ob

tained

Mark

s/50

) x 10

0 x 0

.3

All subjects areas under two papers: 1) Engineering

Knowledge Motor

2) Engineering Knowledge General

Workshop Plant Training


Assignments Presentations

10

0

6 h

ou

rs

Min

imu

m 4

Up to Date of

Assessment

50

%

(Ob

tained

Mark

s/10

0)

Final Examination

After the Completion

of the Course

Written Closed Book Examination

10

0

3 h

ou

rs

Min

imu

m 6

Full Syllabus

70

%

(Ob

tained

Mark

s/10

0) x 0

.7

Examination Scheme

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Notes:

1. Passing criteria: 50% in LCA 50% in Final Examination + 50% Overall (LCA + FINAL)

i. If a candidate fails in the LCA (<50%) he/she shall be offered a Referral examination before the Final examination.

If the candidate fails in the Referral examination, he/she will not be allowed to appear in the Final Examination.

ii. However, the candidate has to attend classes and fulfil the required attendance criteria failing which he/she may be required to repeat the course.

iii. The candidate may appear for the LCA/LCA Referral examination when offered in subsequent Programme schedules

(A maximum of 1 referral attempt within a stipulated period of 24 months from the date of first examination).

iv. On securing a Pass in the LCA, the candidate may then proceed to the Final examination.

v. If the candidate fails in Final examination he may appear for Final Referral examination when offered in the subsequent Programme schedules.

(A maximum of 3 referral attempts within a stipulated period of 24 months from the date of first Final examination while attending the course).

vi. If the candidate fails to appear or secure a Pass in the required examinations within the stipulated period, he/she will be required to repeat the full course.

vii. The candidate has to secure a ‘Pass’ in the Mock-oral examination to proceed to the final viva-voce assessment by Marine Department, Malaysia.

2. A final assessment by viva-voce will be conducted by Marine Department, Malaysia. Certification will be by Marine Department, Malaysia.

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This course is intended for marine engineer officers who: Have a Watchkeeping Engineering Certificate of

Competency (750kW or more) Near Coastal Voyages

OR Have a Chief and Second Engineer Certificate of

Competency on ships powered by main propulsion machinery between 750 - 3000 kW or more on Near Coastal Voyages

AND Have successfully completed the necessary sea

service requirement as specified in the Training & Certification Rules of Marine Department, Malaysia.

Medically fit for sea service

Entry Requirements C

hie

f a

nd

Se

co

nd

En

gin

ee

r 3

00

0k

W o

r M

ore

(M

oto

r)

Ne

ar

Co

as

tal

Vo

ya

ge

(A

CS

C1

)

AL

AM

Programme Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will have

sufficient knowledge, understanding and skill to carry

out that part of duties and responsibilities to the levels

of knowledge, understanding and proficiency required

for certification of officers as laid down by Marine

Department, Malaysia for the following functions:

1. Marine Engineering

2. Electrical, electronic and control engineering

3. Maintenance and Repair

4. Controlling the operation of the ship and Care for

persons on board

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1. The aim of the course is to provide the students with the

knowledge, understanding and skill necessary to prepare him/her

for the Chief and Second Engineer 3000 kW Or More Near Coastal

Voyages (Motor) Certificate of Competency based on the standards

of competence as laid down by Marine Department, Malaysia.

2. The course is conducted in the following modules and students will

need to complete the mandatory required modules as stipulated by

the Director of Marine, Marine Department, Malaysia. Exemption

from any of the modules will only be granted by the Director of

Marine, Marine Department, Malaysia. The Modules cover the

knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for

certification by Marine Department, Malaysia.

The content of the modules have been structured in accordance

with Standards of Competence mentioned in Section A-III/2 for

Near-Coastal Voyages with reference to the level of knowledge,

understanding and proficiency required under the different

sections listed in column 2 of Table A-III/2 of the 2010 Manila

Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of

Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978.

Programme Aims

The course is conducted in 4 modules:

1. Module 1 - Electrotechnology and Marine Electrical Practice

2. Module 2 - Naval Architecture and Ship Construction

3. Module 3 - Engineering Knowledge (Motor)

4. Module 4 - Engineering Knowledge (General)


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Syllabus Synopsis

MODULE 1 - ELECTROTECHNOLOGY AND MARINE ELECTRICAL

PRACTICE

The module provides students with the knowledge and

skills to operate and maintain shipboard electrical

system safely.

MODULE 2 - NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND SHIP CONSTRUCTION

The module provides an understanding of the principles

that maintain the stability of Near Coastal trade ships

under various conditions of cargo loading and seaway.

The module also provides an understanding of the design

and constructional aspects of ships with reference to

effective maintenance.

MODULE 3 - ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)

The module provides the students with the knowledge

and understanding of Diesel engines, Boilers and

associated systems. It also provides the students with the

ability to operate, monitor, manage and evaluate engine

performance and capacity, maintain safety of equipment,

systems and services.

MODULE 4 - ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)

The module provides the students with the knowledge

and understanding of various auxiliary systems. It also

provides the students with the ability to operate,

monitor, manage and evaluate engine performance and

capacity, maintain safety of equipment, systems and

services.

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Assessment Week

Type Of

Assessment

To

tal M

ark

s

Tim

e (H

ou

rs)

No

. of Q

ue

stion

s

No

. of Q

ue

stion

s to A

ttem

pt

Syllabus Covered

To

tal W

eig

hta

ge

(%)

Co

mp

ute

d M

ark

s

Remarks




10

0

2 h

ou

rs

Min

imu

m 4

All

Up to Date of

Assessment

30

%

(To

tal Mark

s/10

0) x 0

.3

Assignments from Learning Guides and other Question Banks will be given for practice.

Final Examination


of the Course


10

0

3 h

ou

rs

Min

imu

m 6

Full Syllabus

70

%

(To

tal Mark

s/10

0) x 0

.7

Assignments

from Learning

Guides and other

Question Banks

will be given for

practice.

Examination Scheme

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Notes:













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This course is intended for marine engineer officers who:

Have a Watchkeeping Engineering Certificate of

Competency (>750kW,WKE Unlimited Voyages)

Have successfully completed the necessary sea

service requirement of minimum 12 months after

obtaining the Watchkeeping Engineer Certificate of

Competency or as specified in the Training &

Certification Rules of Marine Department,

Malaysia.

Medically and physically fit for sea service

Entry Requirements

Ch

ief

an

d S

ec

on

d E

ng

ine

er

Off

ice

r

(Mo

tor/

Ste

am

) U

nli

mit

ed

Vo

ya

ge

(A

CS

U)

AL

AM

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On completion of the course, students will have sufficient knowledge,

understanding and skills with competencies required for certification of

officers as laid down by Marine Department, Malaysia. The Objectives of

the Course are to prepare the student for following Competencies:

1. Manage operation of propulsion plant and machinery

2. Plan and schedule operations

3. Operation, surveillance, performance assessment and

maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery

4. Manage fuel, lubrication and ballast operations

5. Manage operation of electrical and electronic control equipment

6. Manage trouble shooting, restoration of electrical and electronic

control equipment to operating condition

7. Manage safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures

8. Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and

correct faults

9. Ensure safe working practices

10. Control trim, stability and stress

11. Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and

protection of the marine environment

12. Maintain safety and security of the vessel, crew and passengers

and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and

other safety systems

13. Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle

emergency situations

14. Use leadership and managerial skills

Programme Outcomes

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1. The aim of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge,

understanding and skill necessary to prepare him/her for the Chief

and Second Engineer Officer (Motor) Certificate of Competency for

Unlimited Voyages based on the standards of competence as laid

down by Marine Department, Malaysia.

2. The course is conducted in the following Functions and students will

need to complete the mandatory required Functions as stipulated by

the Director of Marine, Marine Department, Malaysia. The Director of

Marine, Marine Department, Malaysia, will only grant exemption from

any of the Functions.

The Functions cover the minimum knowledge, understanding and

proficiency required for certification by Marine Department,

Malaysia.

The content of the Functions are based on the specifications laid

down in Table A-III/2 of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and

Watchkeeping for Seafarers,1978.

Programme Aims

The course is conducted in 4 modules:

1. Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering

2. Naval Architecture and Ship Construction

3. Engineering Knowledge (Motor)/ Engineering Knowledge (Steam)

4. Engineering Knowledge ( General )


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Syllabus Synopsis

MODULE 1 - ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

The module provides students with the knowledge and skills to

operate and maintain shipboard electrical system safely.

MODULE 2 - NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND SHIP CONSTRUCTION

The module provides an understanding of the principles that

maintain the stability of Near Coastal trade ships under various

conditions of cargo loading and seaway.

The module also provides an understanding of the design and

constructional aspects of ships with reference to effective

maintenance.

MODULE 3 - ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)

The module provides the students with the understanding of

principles of safe and economic operation of marine diesel engines,

steam turbines, boilers and associated equipment to manage, plan

and operate the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.

The module also provides the students with an understanding of

performance monitoring and fault diagnosing.

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (STEAM)

The module provides the students with the understanding of

principles of safe and economic operation of marine steam

Turbines, boilers and associated equipment to manage, plan and

operate the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.

The module also provides the students with an understanding of

performance monitoring and fault diagnosing.

MODULE 4 - ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)

The module provides the students with the knowledge and

understanding of various auxiliary systems. It also provides the

students with the ability to operate, monitor, manage and evaluate

engine performance and capacity, maintain safety of equipment,

systems and services.

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Assessment Week

Type Of

Assessment

To

tal M

ark

s

Tim

e (H

ou

rs)

No

. of Q

ue

stion

s

No

. of Q

ue

stion

s to A

ttem

pt

Syllabus Covered

To

tal W

eig

hta

ge

(%)

Co

mp

ute

d M

ark

s

Remarks



Written Test

10

0

2 h

ou

rs

Min

imu

m 4

All

Up to Date of

Assessment

30

%

(Ob

tained

Mark

s/10

0) x 0

.3

Assignments from Learning Guides and other Question Banks will be given for practice.

Final Examination


of the Course


10

0

3 h

ou

rs

Min

imu

m 6

Full Syllabus

70

%

(Ob

tained

Mark

s/10

0) x 0

.7

Assignments from

Learning Guides

and other

Question Banks

will be given for

practice.

Examination Scheme

17

Notes:













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Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (ALAM)

Further enquiries please refer to:

SECRETARY

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Akademi Laut Malaysia

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