
Women’s Marine Diesel Training
A 2 day, hands-on course for all levels. Familiarise yourself with marine diesel engines: how they work, what to service and what can go wrong.
“It’s Friday night and I’ve pulled out my engine manual and making additional notes on it. I haven’t gotten so much so quickly out of a course in recent times as what I did these last two days.” Genevieve
Working in a women's only environment fosters a supportive and "no-question-too-silly" approach. The goal of the course is to empower more women to familiarise themselves with, and service their engines.
Designed to get even the most novice boat-owner or crew member comfortable in undertaking yearly service items on their marine diesel engine. With one day theory based and the second day practical, the course will cover:
How a 4-stroke marine diesel engine works, from turning the key to the exiting exhaust. What all the parts do and what they're called, as well as a detailed description of the combustion process.
Typical regular service items required on all marine diesel engines
Common problems, how to identify them, and what to do.
Learning With Lily
Hi, I’m Lily and I’ll be your instructor. I hold a Master 5 captain's licence, as well as MED2 qualification, and have worked in the maritime industry for over 15 years with over 30,000nm experience of fixing things when they break. I have a passion for learning and teaching what I know, to share the adventure with others. I love seeing women on the wrenches!
Course Details
Courses are run over two days, from 10am-3pm. Click here for upcoming dates. Fees are $300 per person and includes:
Training on a purpose-built walk around engine
Theory & Practical (oil change, fuel filter change + bleeding, impeller replacement etc)
Take home course material
All tools and parts
Tea, coffee & snacks (BYO lunch)