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RYA G28Shorebased · beginner

Diesel Engine Maintenance

A one-day workshop covering the principles, routine maintenance, and fault-finding for small marine diesel engines.

Syllabus Highlights

6 sections · 6 topics · 174 outcomes

Key topics & assessment areas

Full RYA syllabus →Shareable preview page →

Prerequisite Knowledge

Before you book

No prior experience required. This course is suitable for complete beginners.

Level · beginner

Where we run it

Available locations

  • Fornells, Menorca

    Menorca

  • RCMB, Barcelona

    Barcelona

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Enrollment

Enroll on Diesel Engine Maintenance

Enrolling creates your course record so you can follow the syllabus, access course materials, track competencies and book practical sessions when dates suit you.

Delivered by Mt Sail & Power. Questions before you start? sail@mtsail.com

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Course Content

What you'll cover

01

Introduction & Safety

3 lessonsOpen
Lessons (3)
  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
02

Core Skills

3 lessonsOpen
Lessons (3)
  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
03

Assessment & Certification

3 lessonsOpen
Lessons (3)
  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min

RYA Syllabus

Learning outcomes

01

Principles of Diesel Engines

1 outcomes
How they work1
  • 1.1Understands the four requirements for a diesel to run
02

Fuel System

1 outcomes
Fuel path & bleeding1
  • 2.1Traces fuel from tank to injector; bleeds the fuel system
03

Cooling System

1 outcomes
Raw & fresh water1
  • 3.1Understands raw/fresh water cooling; changes impeller
04

Electrical System

1 outcomes
Starting & charging1
  • 4.1Understands starting and charging systems and common faults
05

Routine Maintenance

1 outcomes
Servicing1
  • 5.1Carries out routine servicing including oil and filter changes
06

Fault Finding

1 outcomes
Won't start / stops1
  • 6.1Diagnoses common causes of engine failing to start or stopping

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