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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 · 118 outcomes

Key topics & assessment areas

Full RYA syllabus →

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

See scheduled dates →

Course Content

What you'll cover

01

Introduction & Safety

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
02

Core Skills

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
03

Assessment & Certification

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min

RYA Syllabus

Learning outcomes

01

Principles of Diesel Engines

1 outcomes

How they work

  • 1.1Understands the four requirements for a diesel to run
02

Fuel System

1 outcomes

Fuel path & bleeding

  • 2.1Traces fuel from tank to injector; bleeds the fuel system
03

Cooling System

1 outcomes

Raw & fresh water

  • 3.1Understands raw/fresh water cooling; changes impeller
04

Electrical System

1 outcomes

Starting & charging

  • 4.1Understands starting and charging systems and common faults
05

Routine Maintenance

1 outcomes

Servicing

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

Fault Finding

1 outcomes

Won't start / stops

  • 6.1Diagnoses common causes of engine failing to start or stopping

Upcoming Sessions

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No sessions are currently scheduled. Contact us at sail@mtsail.com to request one.