General Engineering Science 1 & 2
DTO-GES
DTO-GES
Duration | 6 weeks | Certification | GES 1&2 certificate | This course is eligible for grant aid. |
Location | National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI) Greencastle Co. Donegal |
Fees | €200 |
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This six-week programme covers General Engineering Science One and General Engineering Science Two, which are the academic examination requirements of the Department of Transport for Second Engineers on Irish registered Fishing Vessels with registered power over 3000 kw and Chief Engineers on vessels less than 3000kW.
Fishing Vessel Engineers who are holders of a Class 3 Certificate of Competency, have completed the Fishing Vessel Engineering Skills programme or have been accepted by the DOT for direct entry to the Class 2 Fishing Vessel Engineer course.
Location | 2025 |
NCFI Greencastle, Co. Donegal |
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This programme will be delivered over 6 weeks in the National Fisheries College of Ireland, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Classroom based instruction.
Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive GES 1&2 certificate issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport.
Fishing Vessel Engineers who are holders of a Class 3 Certificate of Competency, have completed the Fishing Vessel Engineering Skills programme or have been accepted by the DOT for direct entry to the Class 2 Fishing Vessel Engineer course.
The qualification is a requirement for Second Engineers on board fishing vessels with a registered power of over 3000 kW, or Chief Engineers on board fishing vessels with a registered power of less than 3000kW.
Assessment will be carried out by Written Examination.