Course Overview
In this course, students will explore onboard High Voltage (HV) applications with a strong emphasis on safety and lockout tag out procedures. Students will identify HV hazards and do a risk assessment before working on these circuits. Students will also develop electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills, and learn how to restore electrical and electronic control equipment to operating condition. The course will conclude with a look at electrical survey requirements for various types of ships.
Prerequisite(s)
- Transport Canada, STCW Fourth-Class Motor Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency
Credits
11.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$1,555.30
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the design features and system configuration for a three-phase induction motor and synchronous machine.
- Describe three-phase motor control and protection, and their advantages and disadvantages.
- Describe the effect of varying frequency and voltage of alternating current motors.
- Explain HV procedures and understand how to use HV personal protection equipment.
- Describe the design features of high-voltage installations.
- Describe the design features of HV circuit breakers.
- Describe the advantages of an insulated electrical distribution system.
- Operate HV diesel electric propulsion plant simulator.
- Describe the main components of a diesel electric power converter.
- Troubleshoot electrical and electronic components.
- Measure and record insulation resistance of electrical machinery.
- Functionally test electrical, and electronic control equipment, and safety devices.
- List the electrical equipment surveyed each year by the Classification Society.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Advanced Shipboard Electrical Technology (MEOC 5120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Advanced Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MEOC 5120 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70488
Dates
May 19 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 70488
- $1555.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- If this course is taken outside of the Advanced Diploma program, students will have to arrange to write exam at Transport Canada individually. Please email med@bcit.ca with your prerequisite/knowledge requirements to seek approval to register.
Confirmation
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Status
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