Practical & Skill-Based Marine Training
1. Engine Room Familiarization
Category: Practical & Skill-Based Marine Training
Course Type: Certificate / Skill Training Programme
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: Short-Term (2 Weeks – 2 Months) (can adjust)
Programme Level: Job-Oriented / Basic Marine Training
Engine Room Familiarization is a practical training programme designed for students who want to understand the engine room environment onboard ships and learn the basic working of marine machinery and systems.
This course is ideal for freshers who are new to the marine field. It helps students gain confidence by learning about engine room equipment, maintenance routines, safety procedures, and shipboard discipline before entering shipyard or onboard work.
Course Objectives
- Understand the engine room layout and basic ship machinery
- Learn the function of common marine systems and equipment
- Gain awareness of engine room safety rules and discipline
- Learn basic maintenance routines and daily checks
- Prepare students for entry-level marine technical training
Key Learning Areas
- Engine room layout and machinery identification
- Main engine and auxiliary systems (basic overview)
- Pumps, valves, pipelines, and fittings
- Cooling, lubrication, and fuel system basics
- Safety, watchkeeping awareness, and engine room discipline
- Basic maintenance routines and reporting
Topics Covered
- Introduction to ship engine room and marine engineering basics
- Main engine overview and basic working principle
- Auxiliary machinery: generators, compressors, pumps (basic)
- Fuel oil, lubricating oil, and cooling water system awareness
- Bilge system and ballast system overview
- Valve types, pipeline identification, and basic fittings
- Engine room tools and maintenance practices
- Daily checks and routine maintenance procedures
- Basic troubleshooting awareness and reporting
- Safety rules, PPE, emergency awareness, and work discipline
Practical Training
- Engine room equipment identification practice
- Valve and pipeline tracing practice
- Basic maintenance routine demonstrations
- Safety drills and work discipline training
- Mini project: engine room checklist + basic system report
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers entering marine technical field
- Mechanical / electrical students (preferred)
- No prior ship experience required
Career Benefits
After completion, students gain a strong foundation for:
- Shipyard technical assistant roles
- Marine mechanical/electrical courses
- Engine room support training
- Offshore maintenance support pathways
Why Choose This Course?
- Best starter course for marine engineering beginners
- Practical learning with real equipment awareness
- Improves confidence and readiness for shipyard/offshore work
- Helps students understand ship engine room systems clearly
2. Deck Operations & Seamanship
Category: Practical & Skill-Based Marine Training
Course Type: Certificate / Skill Training Programme
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: 2 Months – 6 Months (or short-term option available)
Programme Level: Job-Oriented / Basic Deck Training
Deck Operations & Seamanship is a practical training programme designed for students who want to learn the basic duties and skills required for deck department work onboard ships and in shipyard deck operations.
This course introduces students to seamanship fundamentals such as rope work, knots, anchoring basics, mooring operations, deck safety, ship terminology, and deck maintenance routines. Training is mainly practical, helping students gain confidence in basic deck work and marine discipline.
Course Objectives
- Understand deck department roles and shipboard work culture
- Learn seamanship basics used onboard ships
- Gain practical knowledge in knots, ropes, and mooring operations
- Learn deck safety rules and work discipline
- Prepare for entry-level deck support and training pathways
Key Learning Areas
- Seamanship and deck operations fundamentals
- Rope work, knots, and basic rigging awareness
- Anchoring and mooring basics
- Deck maintenance and corrosion control
- Shipboard safety and emergency awareness
- Communication and teamwork onboard
Topics Covered
- Introduction to deck department and ship structure basics
- Nautical terms, directions, and shipboard communication basics
- Rope types, wire ropes, and handling precautions
- Knots and bends: basic practical training
- Mooring operations basics: ropes, winches, fairleads, bollards
- Anchoring system basics: anchor, windlass, chain, securing methods
- Deck maintenance: cleaning, chipping, painting, rust control
- Basic rigging and lifting awareness
- Watchkeeping awareness and deck discipline
- Safety rules, PPE, and hazard awareness onboard
- Emergency procedures and teamwork basics
Practical Training
- Rope handling and knot practice
- Mooring and anchoring demonstration sessions
- Deck maintenance practice: cleaning, rust removal, painting
- Safety drills and onboard discipline training
- Mini project: deck maintenance checklist + seamanship report
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers aiming for deck-side marine careers
- Students interested in shipboard and offshore work
- No prior experience required
Career Opportunities
After completion, candidates can apply for entry-level roles such as:
- Deck Crew Assistant (Trainee)
- Shipyard Deck Support Staff
- Offshore Deck Support Assistant
- Seamanship Trainee
- Marine Operations Helper
Why Choose This Course?
- Best foundation course for students entering deck-side careers
- Strong practical training with seamanship basics
- Builds discipline and safety awareness required onboard
- Job-oriented programme suitable for marine and offshore pathways
3. Shipboard Electrical & Mechanical Training
Category: Practical & Skill-Based Marine Training
Course Type: Certificate / Skill Training Programme
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: 2 Months – 6 Months
Programme Level: Job-Oriented / Technical Skill Training
Shipboard Electrical & Mechanical Training is a practical programme designed for students who want basic working knowledge of ship electrical systems and mechanical maintenance routines.
Onboard ships, technicians must handle daily checks, basic repairs, and support-level maintenance work in both electrical and mechanical areas. This course gives students training in shipboard electrical basics, motor and wiring awareness, mechanical fitting basics, pump and valve systems, and safety discipline required for entry-level marine jobs.
Course Objectives
- Understand basic shipboard electrical and mechanical systems
- Learn common maintenance routines followed onboard ships
- Gain practical skills in electrical checking and basic troubleshooting
- Learn mechanical maintenance basics for pumps, valves, and pipelines
- Build safety awareness and shipboard work discipline
Key Learning Areas
- Shipboard electrical fundamentals
- Motors, starters, and basic control components
- Wiring, testing, and fault checking basics
- Mechanical fitting and maintenance basics
- Pump, valve, and pipeline system awareness
- Preventive maintenance and reporting basics
- Marine safety rules and onboard discipline
Topics Covered
- Introduction to shipboard electrical and mechanical work
- Electrical basics: voltage, current, insulation, earthing
- Cable identification and safe wiring practices
- Motors and starters: contactor, overload, relays (basic)
- Lighting, emergency power, and basic ship electrical systems awareness
- Multimeter testing and basic fault checking
- Mechanical basics: tools, fittings, fasteners, gaskets, seals
- Pumps and valves: basic working and maintenance awareness
- Pipeline identification and flange joint basics
- Lubrication and preventive maintenance routines
- Basic troubleshooting methods and reporting practice
- Safety standards, PPE, and shipboard work discipline
Practical Training
- Wiring practice and electrical testing sessions
- Motor connection demonstrations and safety checking
- Mechanical tool handling and fitting practice
- Pump dismantling and inspection demonstrations
- Valve servicing and gasket replacement practice
- Mini project: onboard maintenance checklist + fault report preparation
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers aiming for shipyard and onboard support roles
- Electrical / mechanical students (preferred)
- Basic technical interest is enough
Career Opportunities
After completion, candidates can apply for entry-level roles such as:
- Shipboard Maintenance Assistant (Trainee)
- Marine Electrical Helper
- Marine Mechanical Support Staff
- Offshore Maintenance Support Assistant
- Shipyard Technician (Trainee)
Why Choose This Course?
- Covers both electrical and mechanical basics in one programme
- Practical training focused on real shipboard routines
- Helps students become job-ready for entry-level marine roles
- Good foundation for advanced marine technical courses
4. Onboard Safety & Emergency Drills
Category: Practical & Skill-Based Marine Training
Course Type: Certificate / Safety Skill Training
Mode: Classroom + Practical Drill Training
Duration: Short-Term (1 Week – 1 Month) (can adjust)
Programme Level: Job-Oriented / Safety Training
Onboard Safety & Emergency Drills is a practical training programme designed for students who want to understand the basic emergency procedures followed onboard ships and offshore vessels.
Safety is the most important part of shipboard life. This course trains students in emergency response drills, safety discipline, teamwork, and basic survival awareness. It is ideal for freshers who want to become confident before entering ship or offshore work environments.
Course Objectives
- Build strong safety awareness for shipboard working conditions
- Learn emergency procedures and drill routines onboard
- Understand fire safety, abandon ship, and man overboard basics
- Develop teamwork, communication, and discipline during emergencies
- Prepare students for safer entry into marine and offshore jobs
Key Learning Areas
- Shipboard safety rules and emergency responsibilities
- Emergency alarms and onboard communication basics
- Fire safety and evacuation procedures
- Abandon ship and survival awareness
- Man overboard response basics
- Personal safety, PPE, and safe working discipline
Topics Covered
- Introduction to onboard safety culture and discipline
- Types of emergencies onboard ships
- Safety signs, alarms, and emergency announcements
- Muster stations, lifeboat station awareness, and drill procedures
- Fire safety basics: prevention, detection, and response
- Emergency escape routes and evacuation procedures
- Abandon ship drill awareness and survival basics
- Man overboard procedure overview
- Emergency teamwork, reporting, and communication
- Basic first aid and injury prevention awareness
- Safety checklist and drill reporting basics
Practical Training
- Muster drill and emergency response practice
- Fire drill demonstrations and basic firefighting awareness
- Evacuation and escape route practice
- Life jacket and safety equipment handling
- Emergency communication and teamwork practice
- Mini project: emergency drill checklist + safety report preparation
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers aiming for marine and offshore jobs
- Anyone preparing for shipboard work discipline
- Medical fitness recommended
Career Benefits
This course helps students become ready for:
- Entry-level shipboard support roles
- Shipyard and offshore safety discipline
- STCW-related training preparation
- Marine industry safety compliance awareness
Why Choose This Course?
- Strong practical drill-based training
- Builds confidence to handle emergency situations onboard
- Improves discipline and safety mindset required in marine jobs
- Useful foundation before STCW and onboard careers
5. Live Workshop & Internship Support
Category: Practical & Skill-Based Marine Training
Programme Type: Hands-On Training + Industry Exposure
Mode: Workshop + Internship Guidance + Practical Support
Duration: Based on course schedule (2 Weeks – 2 Months)
Programme Level: Job-Oriented / Skill Enhancement
Live Workshop & Internship Support is designed for students who want real industry exposure along with practical training. In the marine field, employers value candidates who understand workshop discipline, real maintenance routines, safety procedures, and job-site working culture.
Through live workshop sessions, students get hands-on experience in shipyard-style training. Internship support is provided to help students understand real work environments and build confidence for entry-level marine jobs.
What Students Get
- Live workshop training with real tools and practical activities
- Practical support sessions based on shipyard and offshore work style
- Guidance for internship placement (as per availability)
- Work discipline training: reporting, teamwork, and safety behaviour
- Internship file and basic work report preparation support
Training Includes
- Workshop-based practical sessions
- Tool handling and safety training
- Real job-style maintenance routines and demonstrations
- Basic fault reporting and checklist preparation
- Internship guidance and industry work culture orientation
Who Can Join
- Students enrolled in marine technical courses
- Freshers looking for practical exposure before job entry
- ITI / Diploma candidates aiming for shipyard and offshore careers
Career Benefits
- Improves confidence and practical skill level
- Adds workshop and internship experience to the student profile
- Helps students become job-ready for entry-level marine roles
- Supports better performance in interviews and trade tests
Why Choose This Support Programme?
- Real practical learning, not just theory
- Helps students understand shipyard discipline and job expectations
- Useful for Gulf, offshore, and shipyard job pathways
ICD – Institute of Career Development,
Housing Board Junction,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India