This course is designed to prepare candidates for the Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED Oiler) certification, a key qualification for engineering personnel on merchant vessels. It covers essential topics such as marine engineering fundamentals, engine operations, auxiliary machinery, and safety protocols.
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Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED Oiler)
Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED Oiler)
Participants will learn about:
- Basic electricity and mechanical systems
- Marine diesel engines and propulsion systems
- Auxiliary machinery including pumps, compressors, and steering systems
- Safety practices and firefighting for engineering spaces
- Maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and emergency response
$3,400.00
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Approvals
USCG
This course meets the Coast Guard examination requirements per 46 CFR 12..501(b)(1)(ii) for a national endorsement as QMED-Oiler. Upon successful completion, candidates will be eligible to apply for their USCG QMED endorsement.*
Requirements
Prerequisites
Candidates must meet USCG requirements for sea service and endorsement qualifications (Qualification Details)
Course Duration
The online course was developed from NMI’s in person 3 week course.
Assessments
Written Examination
This course consists of two final written exams. Each exam contains 70 questions and requires a 70% passing score.
- QMED General
- QMED Oiler
The written exams can be taken online through HALO° Exams. Once you complete all of the lessons in this course, you will be directed to haloexams.com to register for an account and access the exams.
If you fail all 3 attempts of either exam, you will be required to re-take a portion or all of the course. A re-take fee of $50.00 will cover the cost of re-enrollment and an additional exam attempt.
