National OMED-OILER

NATIONAL QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT (QMED)-OILER Course

100% Online United States Coast Guard Approved

National OMED-OILER Course

This course is a self-paced online format based on the 120 hour standard classroom QMED-Oiler Course. Upon completion you may present your course certificate to the USCG within one year in lieu of Coast Guard examination. This certificate will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.501(c)(5) for national rating endorsement as QMED-Oiler.

Qualified Member of the
Engine Department (QMED)

Job Responsibilities

A QMED is a crucial ship engineering team member, assisting with maintenance, operation, and repair of the vessel's propulsion system and vital machinery under licensed engineers' supervision.

Required Knowledge and Skills

QMEDs need a strong understanding of marine engineering principles and proficiency in technical skills related to ship machinery and systems.

Key Duties

QMEDs perform routine inspections, troubleshoot mechanical issues, maintain engine logs, and operate equipment like generators, pumps, and boilers

Work Environment and Hierarchy

QMEDs work in the ship's engineering department under licensed engineers, ensuring safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems.

National (QMED)-OILER Course Topics

This course is a self-paced online format based on the 120 hour standard classroom QMED-Oiler Course.

Diesel Engines

Components, operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting, and safety procedures. Focuses on marine applications, fuel systems, and performance optimization for QMEDs.

Safety

Personal protective equipment, hazard identification, fire prevention, emergency procedures, electrical safety, and proper handling of machinery and chemicals.

Hand Tools

Proper use, maintenance, and safety of wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, files, and measuring tools in marine engineering tasks.

Electricity

Electrical theory, marine electrical systems, circuit diagrams, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and maintenance of shipboard electrical equipment and generators.

Bearings

Types, functions, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of bearings in marine machinery. Includes lubrication systems, alignment, and wear analysis.

Boilers

Operation principles, maintenance procedures, safety protocols, water treatment, combustion systems, and common troubleshooting techniques for shipboard applications.

Lubrication

Types of lubricants, lubrication systems, oil analysis, proper application techniques, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting for marine machinery and equipment.

46 CFR 12.501(c)(5)

This course certificate will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 12.501(c)(5) for national rating endorsement as QMED-Oiler