Engineering Career Advancement Program (ECAP)
Our Engineering Career Advancement Program is for students who desire assistance in preparing for the Engineering license exams. It involves multi-faceted training methods to include lectures, hands on training aids, illustration review, quizzes and practice examinations. The lectures emphasize the design and purpose of engineering equipment, systems and fundamentals. The hands on training aides are intended to allow the student to reinforce classroom training through practical application. The illustration reviews are designed to help the student to interpret USCG illustrations and identify associated components. Periodic quizzes are given to perform knowledge checks on instruction and to prepare the student for the exams. Practice exams will be given at the completion of each module to identify areas of focus. It is highly recommended that the student gains USCG approval to sit for the exams prior to attending the Engineering Career Advancement Program. In addition, the student should consider scheduling the exams to coincide with the completion of the training.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR VARIOUS ENGINEERING CAREER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM LICENSES
ECAP (1AE) 1st Assistant Engineer Unlimited (Steam) – $7,000 – This 280 hour instructor led course is designed for 2nd Assistant Engineers (Steam) who desire assistance in preparation for 1st Assistant Engineer License Exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Engineering Management
ECAP (1AE) 1st Assistant Engineer Unlimited (Motor) – $7,000 – This 280 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for 2nd Assistant Engineers (Motor) who desire assistance in preparation for 1st Assistant Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
Module VIII: Engineering Management
ECAP (1AE) 1st Assistant Engineer Unlimited (Steam & Motor) – $8,000 – This 320 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for 2nd Assistant Engineers (Steam & Motor) who desire assistance in preparation for 1st Assistant Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
Module VIII: Engineering Management
ECAP (3AE) 3rd Assistant Engineer Unlimited (Steam) – $6,000 – This 240 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for 3rd Assistant Engineer license exams (Steam). During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
ECAP (3AE) 3rd Assistant Engineer Unlimited (Motor) – $6,000 – This 240 hour instructor led course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for 3rd Assistant Engineer license exams (Motor). During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
ECAP (3AE) 3rd Assistant Engineer Unlimited (Steam & Motor) – $6,000 – This 240 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for 3rd Assistant Engineer license exams (Steam & Motor). During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
ECAP (C/E) Chief Engineer Limited (Steam) – $7,000 – This 280 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for Assistant Engineers who desire assistance in preparation for the Chief Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
ECAP (C/E) Chief Engineer Limited (Motor) – $7,000 – This 280 instructor led license preparation course is designed for Assistant Engineers (Motor) who desire assistance in preparation for the Chief Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
Module VIII: Engineering Management
ECAP (C/E) Chief Engineer Limited (Steam & Motor) – $8,000 – This 320 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for Assistant Engineers who desire assistance in preparation for the Chief Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
Module VIII: Engineering Management
ECAP (C/E) Assistant Engineer Limited (Steam) – $6,000 – This 240 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for Assistant Engineer License exams (Steam). During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
ECAP (A/E) Assistant Engineer Limited (Motor) – $6,000 – This 240 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for the Assistant Engineer license exams (Motor). During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
ECAP (A/E) Assistant Engineer Limited (Steam & Motor) – $7,000 – This 280 hour instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for the Assistant Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Steam Engines
Module VI: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VII: Motor Plants
ECAP Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel (UFIV)
240 Hour Instructor led license preparation for Assistant Engineer (Motor Only) – $6,000
280 Hour Instructor led license preparation for Chief Engineer (Motor Only) – $7,000
This instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for the Assistant Engineer license exams or the Chief Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VI: Motor Plants
Module VII: Engineering Management (Chief Engineer Only)
ECAP Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU)
240 Hour Instructor led license preparation for Assistant Engineer (Motor Only) – $6,000
280 Hour Instructor led license preparation for Chief Engineer (Motor Only) – $7,000
This instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for the Assistant Engineer license exams or the Chief Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VI: Motor Plants
Module VII: Engineering Management (Chief Engineer Only)
ECAP Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV)
240 Hour Instructor led license preparation for Assistant Engineer (Motor Only) – $6,000
280 Hour Instructor led license preparation for Chief Engineer (Motor Only) – $7,000
This instructor led license preparation course is designed for mariners who desire assistance in preparation for the Assistant Engineer license exams or the Chief Engineer license exams. During the course, the student will complete the following:
Module I: General Subjects
Module II: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Module III: Electricity, Electronics and Control Systems
Module IV: Steam Generators
Module V: Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
Module VI: Motor Plants
Module VII: Engineering Management (Chief Engineer Only)
ENGINEERING CAREER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM PREPARATION SUBJECT MODULES
ECAP 1 General Subjects (80 Hours)
1.Prints and Tables
2.Hand Tools
3.Pipes, Fittings and Valves
4.Hydraulics
5.Materials Science
6.Bilge Systems
7.Oily Water Separators
8.Sanitary/Sewage Systems
9.Freshwater Systems
10.Lubricants
11.Lubrication Systems
12.Automation Systems
13.Control Systems
14.Propellers & Shafting Systems
15.Machine Shop
16.Distilling Systems
17.Pumps
18.Compressors
19.Administration
20.Bearings
21.Governors
22.Cooling Systems
23.Instruments
24.Ship Construction and Repair
25.Steering Systems
26.Deck Machinery
27.Ventilation Systems
28.Thermodynamics
29.Heat Exchangers
30.Watch Duties
31.International Rules and Regulations
ECAP 6 Motor Propulsion (40 Hours)
1.Fundamentals
2.Main Engines
3.Auxiliary Engines
4.Starting Systems
5.Lubrication Systems
6.Fuel
7.Fuel Systems
8.Fuel Injection Systems
9.Intake Systems
10.Exhaust Systems
11.Cooling Systems
12.Air Charging Systems
13.Drive Systems
14.Control Systems
15.Automation Systems
16.Governors
17.Auxiliary Steam Systems
18.Water Chemistry
19.Safety
20.Casualty Control
ECAP 2 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (40 Hours)
1.Theory
2.Air Conditioning Systems
3.Refrigeration Systems
4.Control Systems
5.Instruments and Gauges
6.Safety
7.Casualty Control
ECAP 7 Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection (40 Hours)
1.Fire Theory
2.Fire Prevention
3.Fire Fighting
4.Flooding
5.Dewatering
6.Stability and Trim
7.Damage Control
8.General Safety
9.Hazardous Materials
10.Pollution Prevention
11.Inspections and Surveys
12.U.S. Rules and Regulations
ECAP 3 Electricity, Electronics & Control Systems (40 Hours)
1.Theory
2.General Maintenance
3.Generators
4.Motors
5.Motor Controllers
6.Propulsion Systems
7.Distribution Systems
8.Electronic Systems
9.Batteries
10.Communications
11.Safety
12.Casualty Control
13.Troubleshooting
14.High Voltage Systems
15.Computers & Networks
16.Bridge Navigation Equipment
ECAP 8 Gas Turbines (40 Hours)
1.Configurations
2.Fundamentals
3.Thermodynamics
4.Construction
5.Operating Parameters
6.Start Systems
7.Lubrication Systems
8.Fuel Systems
9.Drive Systems
10.Bleed Air Systems
11.Intake & Exhaust Systems
12.Instrumentation & Controls
13.Maintenance
14.Inspections
15.Troubleshooting
16.Casualty Control
ECAP 4 Steam Generation (40 Hours)
1.Steam Theory
2.Main Boilers
3.Auxiliary Boilers
4.Feedwater Systems
5.Condensate Systems
6.Recovery Systems
7.Fuel Systems
8.Main Fuel Systems
9.Boiler Water Chemistry
10.Control Systems
11.Automation Systems
12.Safety
13.Casualty Control
ECAP 9 Engineering Management (40 Hours)
1.Management Skills
2.Crisis Management
3.Shipyard
4.Inspection and Surveys
5.Vessel Layup
6.Employee Familiarization
7.Operational Planning
8.Assessing Competency
9.Management Practices
10.Arbitration
11.Internal Documents
12.International Laws & Conventions
13.Technical Analysis
14.Maintenance Systems
15.Troubleshooting
16.Codes and Regulations
ECAP 5 Steam Engines (40 Hours)
1.Main Turbines
2.Auxiliary Turbines
3.Governor Systems
4.Control Systems
5.Automation Systems
6.Lubrication Systems
7.Drive Systems
8.Auxiliary Diesel Engines
9.Safety
10.Casualty Control
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