HND Marine Engineering

The first year of HND Marine Engineering course will be conducted at School of Maritime Studies, Vels University, Chennai and the second year of study will be conducted at CGC, Glasgow. Phase 1 is of 39 weeks at VAMET, followed by 36 weeks at GCNS. Thereafter, 6 months of sea service are required to qualify for Engineer Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (earlier known as Class 4 Certificate) examinations in the UK.

Entry Requirements :
Academic Standards : A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with preferably minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics group, and preferably atleast 50% in English at 10th or 12th standard

Age : Preferably 17 to 20 years as on 6th August 2012.
Medical Standard : Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/12 in each eye, and with no colour blindness.

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