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marine diesel course

RYA marine diesel course Maintain, diagnose, repair

“The first priority is to know how to maintain your engine to stop you from getting into difficulties. If and when problems do occur, you need to make sure you know how to diagnose them and fix them. Going beyond the RYA syllabus makes this a very useful course”.
Dominic Walters – Master Mariner (Retd)

Overview

It doesn’t matter how well you maintain your boat or how good a sailor you are, eventually you are going to have an electrical failure. These are often minor, but unless you have the basic knowledge and skills to analyse and fix the problem, the whole boat can be disabled. The essential skills are not difficult to learn – you just need someone to show you how. We give you those skills in this RYA Course.  

Thrive with the Rubicon 3 10:2 teaching method

Rubicon 3 matches our expedition sailing expertise with advanced teaching methods. Every topic is broken down into ten minutes of really rich teaching input and deep content. Students are then given 2 minutes to digest the content and discuss it with a fellow student or write notes individually. Especially for complex topics, these short, sharp segments prove to be a transformational approach to learning. Read more about our approach below.

Key Points

  • No previous theory knowledge required
  • Classroom-based
  • Hands-on practical learning

What's Included

  • All course materials including course notes.
  • Morning and afternoon tea.

What's not Included

  • Overnight accommodation
  • Lunch
  • LOCATIONS
  • WHAT TO EXPECT
  • QUALITY OF THE INSTRUCTORS
  • THE RUBICON 3 10:2 TEACHING METHOD
  • FAQ
  • SYLLABUS

The course is taught in various parts of the country. When you select different dates from the drop-down you will see the location.

Portsmouth

Unit 27, Victoria Quay, The Cooperage, Weevil Lane, Gosport, PO12 1AX. (Free parking available at this location)

All teaching is in a classroom, led by an expert Rubicon 3 instructor. Class sizes are limited to 8 students, to ensure that you have proper levels of interaction with the instructor. Students come with all different levels of prior knowledge, but do not worry. The entire syllabus is taught from the beginning, and no knowledge of the syllabus is expected prior to starting

The simple truth is that shore based courses in the sailing industry are often taught by people who have done very little sailing outside of their local area. This hugely limits their skills and experience, beyond repeating the same anecdotes and lines lesson after lesson.

At Rubicon 3, we sail year round to some of the world’s most remote and challenging regions. We are constantly learning, evolving and improving our approach to sailing and navigation. When you learn with us, you will be getting expert instructors teaching the latest approaches to the theory.

If you have been listening for longer than 10 minutes, then it’s time to stop. Any longer than that and whatever is coming out of the instructor’s mouth isn’t going to be having much impact. You will increasingly switch off because it is simply too much new information. It needs to be processed, before more information can be digested.

“To keep students engaged, you must win the battle for their attention every 10 minutes”.

The idea of teaching in 10 minute segments is well recognised as the approach that works. It is variously known as‘Chunk and Chew’, ‘Turn and Talk’, ‘Stop and Jot’ and  ‘Listen-Stop-and-Write’.

It works like this:

  • The instructor breaks all the content down into manageable portions and then allows time for learners to digest the information.
  • Students receive 10 minutes of rich teaching and content (listening, watching, reading)
  • They are then given 2 minutes to digest & discuss the content with a fellow student or to write notes individually.

It is well recognised now that when information is delivered in chunks, we remember more and the 2 minutes given for chewing is vital for absorbing, processing, discussing and comprehending. The research shows that the key to mastery of new concepts is frequent and persistent review of material.

The two minute breathers ensure the brain has a break and can consciously and subconsciously replay the content. Taking a breather also allows students to generate questions.

What time does my course start and finish?

Start: 0900hrs on Monday

Finish: 1600hrs on Friday

Do I need to book overnight accommodation?

Yes, unless you live nearby. These are not residential courses.

Is everything else I need included?

Yes. Your course comes with all the course notes you will need. You do not need to bring any other equipment. It is all provided.

A full overview of the key diesel systems, how to find faults and fix them.

Principles of the diesel engine (RYA syllabus)

The four-stroke cycle
Naturally aspirated engines
Turbocharging

The fuel system (RYA syllabus)

The basic system
The tank
The water-separating pre-filter
Fuel lift pump
The engine fine filter
Injection pump
Injectors
Bleeding the system
Clean air to burn

The cooling system (RYA syllabus)

Seawater cooling
Freshwater cooling
Temperature control
The thermostat
The seawater impeller pump

How to service the engine  (RYA syllabus)

Oil
Fuel
Air
Belts

Spares and tool requirements  (RYA syllabus)

Critical supporting equipment (additional Rubicon 3 syllabus included in cost)

Flexi couplings
Half couplings
Shaft seals
Engine mounts

Alignment

Summary

Duration

2 Days (Saturday - Sunday)

Previous experience required

None required

Course overview

2 days of hands-on practical training. Includes the RYA certificate

Location

Portsmouth

Who we are

Blueco Holdings Ltd, t/a Rubicon 3 Adventure
20 – 22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU

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