Tameside Sea Cadets - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Specialsation

Engineering Training

For those who like to know how things work, many units provide mechanical engineering training, starting with basic mechanics and advancing to maintenance of diesel and petrol engines, using the engines in the power boats the Cadets themselves use. Electrical training can also be provided and covers everything from theory to maintenance.

Topics covered include:

• Diesel engine principles

• Systems of a typical small marine diesel engine

• Basic electrical circuits in small craft

• Use of basic tools and instruments

• Soldering

• Preventive maintenance and detailed fault finding

• Outboard engines

• Laying-up procedures

• Instrumentation

• Basic electronics