Diesel Engine Maintenance Theory Course
The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance course provides basic engine knowledge to prevent and solve diesel engine failure.
This classroom-based course covers hands on experience with a diesel engine to learn how an engine works, the procedures for performing basic checks and maintenance and how to restart in the event of a breakdown. Diesel Engine certification is recommended for motor Yachtmaster candidate.
Pre-course requirements
- No age restriction
- No pre-course experience or assumed knowledge required
Recommended reading
- RYA Diesel Engine Handbook by Andrew Simpson
Course Details
- Duration: one day
- Start/finish time: 09.00 to 17.00
- Location: Classroom at Calle de Sant Magi 46, Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca
Course Syllabus
- The principles of diesel engine operation
- The systems and parts of the engine
- Fault finding
- Rectification of common problems
- Bleeding the fuel system
- Changing the impeller
- Routine maintenance
- Winter lay up procedures
Certification
- The RYA Diesel Engine Certificate is awarded on completion of the course
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