Marine Engineering Programme
The Marine Engineering Programme is a vocational programme for anyone who wants to work as a boat builder or marine technician. This is a nationwide recruitment programme, which means that pupils from all over the country can apply for admission to the programme on the same terms.
If you are interested in the Marine Engineering Programme, please contact your study and vocational guidance counsellor.
What you will learn in the Marine Engineering Programme
Among other things, you will learn how vessels used as pleasure craft and small commercial vessels work. You will also learn how engines, systems and equipment are designed, and how to repair ships and equipment. In addition, you will learn how to choose the right method and technique to service the ships.
The programme also emphasises communication skills and working both independently and in a group.
Orientations
This programme has no orientations. The programme specialisation includes a wide range of subjects that enables you to specialise in a specific area.
Diploma goals
The diploma goals describe what you should be capable of doing when you graduate from a particular upper secondary school programme.
Diploma goals for the Marine Engineering Programme (skolverket.se)
Programme structure
The programme structure shows you which subjects are included in the programme. You can also see how many credits each subject and subject level covers.
Programme structure for the Marine Engineering Programme (PDF)
Diploma project
At the end of the Marine Engineering Programme, you will carry out a diploma project in your chosen professional field. Through this project, you will demonstrate that you have the knowledge required to start working in your chosen field.
Workplace-based learning
Parts of the programme take place at one or more workplaces for at least 15 weeks. This is known as workplace-based learning (arbetsplatsförlagt lärande, APL). This is an important element of the programme. APL gives you the opportunity to use the knowledge you gained through school and put it into practice. It gives you work experience and contacts you can use when looking for a job.
Starting work after the programme and examples of professions
You can start working right after completing the programme.
The professional skills you gain will depend on the combination of subjects and levels you choose from the programme specialisation. Here are some examples of possible professions after completing the Marine Engineering Programme.
- Engine mechanic
- Marine service technician
- Boat repair technician
- Boat builder
Further studies after the programme and qualification
Do you want to continue your studies at a college or university after completing the programme? Through the programme, you will meet the general entry requirements for higher education studies as well as certain specific entry requirements. After the programme, you can also study a higher vocational education programme or a programme at a folk high school.