MCA Approved High Voltage (Management) Level Course

MCA Approved High Voltage (Management) Level Course

(SCQF level 6)

Part-time, Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering

Course Options
19th Jan 2026 - 6th Nov 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 2 Weeks
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: Riverside Campus
20th Apr 2026 - 24th Jul 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: Riverside Campus
17th Aug 2026 - 21st Aug 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: Riverside Campus
14th Dec 2026 - 18th Dec 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: Riverside Campus
18th Jan 2027 - 22nd Jan 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 2 Weeks
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
Location: Riverside Campus

Overview

We are proud to deliver the High Voltage (Management) training at our state of the art training facility, equipped with the latest marine grade high voltage (HV) switchgear and shipboard HV simulation software package.

Our competency 5 day training programme is delivered in a setting that mimics shipboard HV switchboards, supported by purpose built marine HV software and online learning platform. Training is delivered by experienced engineers, both in classroom setting and in a practical hands-on environment.

The 2010 Manila amendments to the STCW Code bring in the requirement for engineers to undergo education and training in high voltage systems, at both the operational (III/I) and management (III/2 and III/3) levels. This requirement came into force on January 1 2017, but affects the revalidation of engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) from January 1 2012.

If you have not completed High Voltage Training, Certificates of Competencies (CoC) after January 1 2012 will be issued with the following restriction:

  • From January 1 2017, this certificate is not valid for service on ships fitted with high voltage (over 1000V) systems.

Completion of High Voltage training will remove this limitation, and you will be able to serve on ships with High Voltage Systems.

Complete our booking form to secure your place.

The course is suitable for 

  • Electro-technical Officers.
  • Marine Engineer Officers at management level.
  • Marine Electrical Engineer Officers.
  • Marine Engineering Surveyors.
  • Marine Superintendents.

Minimum entry requirements
  • Prior electrical, or electro-technical experience in a shipboard environment; OR
  • Have completed 12 months sea time as EOOW; OR
  • Undertaking the course as part of an initial electro-technical training programme.

What you study

This course provides the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency, to safely control and manage marine high voltage power systems in accordance with international regulations. You'll study:

  • Managing High Voltage Operations On Board a Ship.
  • Understanding the High Voltage System and the Maintenance of Distribution Capability.
  • Identifying Faults Within a High Voltage System and Reconfiguring the System to Maintain Supply.