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Systems Engineering & Management Course (Weapon Engineering) Phase 1

Systems Engineering & Management Course (Weapon Engineering) Phase 1

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Key information

Aim

To prepare WE officers for their first sea job through the study of engineering principles and their application to weapon systems.

Course details

  • Weapon Engineering System Fundamentals
  • Data Communications
  • Combat Management Systems
  • Radar – supported with laboratory lessons
  • Sonar – supported with laboratory lessons
  • Radio Communications –supported with laboratory lessons
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Electro Optics
  • Above Water and Underwater Weapons
  • Applied Control including Hydraulics and Pneumatics 
  • Group technical project resulting in a written submission and presentation

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic Engineering approved by MOD(N)
  • Minimum 6 weeks practical experience with weapon equipment

Post course recommendations 

Postgraduate studies if student achieves a good overall result on course.

NOTES: 

Proof of educational qualifications will be required on joining. In order to take this course, students must be medically fit and able to pass the Royal Navy Fitness Test. This is a course aimed at students who have recently finished their basic military training and is aimed at providing the fundamental theory and knowledge to be an engineering manager at sea (OF2 or equivalent rank).

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