Offshore Maintenance Mechanic
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
A journey-level Offshore Maintenance Mechanic will be able to: identify hand tools, fasteners, and equipment used in the trade and distinguish their applications; blueprint reading, and master intermediate trade math; identify appropriate gaskets and O-rings according to their application; apply oxyfuel cutting techniques; properly use precision measuring tools; install packing and seals (including mechanical seals); remove and install bearings and couplings; fabricate shims; and more.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeInterpret blueprints and technical drawings for offshore equipment maintenance and repair operations.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Apply millwright fundamentals including trade knowledge safety practices and basic skills
- Install and maintain bearings and fasteners for rotating equipment and machinery
- Select and apply packing seals and gaskets for industrial equipment and piping systems
- Install equipment including machinery and mechanical components in offshore maintenance applications
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial equipment and mechanical systems
- Perform shaft and equipment alignment using precision alignment techniques and tools
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Focus Statement A journey-level Offshore Maintenance Mechanic will be able to: identify hand tools, fasteners, and equipment used in the trade and distinguish their applications; blueprint reading, and master intermediate trade math; identify appropriate gaskets and O-rings according to their application; apply oxyfuel cutting techniques; properly use precision measuring tools; install packing and seals (including mechanical seals); remove and install bearings and couplings; fabricate shims; pre-align and install equipment; install belt and chain drives; distinguish types of alignment (conventional, laser and reverse) and identify the steps that must be taken for each; identify types of pumps common to the trade and distinguish their application, troubleshooting, and repairing procedures; identify types of compressors and their maintenance procedures; troubleshoot and repair gearboxes. Overview l Three-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.
What you need to earn this credential
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