HMS Sultan, Portsmouth 

19th – 22nd July, 2010

This course provides an introduction to Nuclear Marine Engineering, including how a pressurised water reactor works, as well as the propulsion and electrical generation systems used on a sea going vessel.  You'll have the unique opportunity to stay in a military establishment for the duration of the course*, and to take part in practical workshops alongside professional engineers.

What will I be doing?

• Attending a series of practical workshops and lectures

• Learning about radiation and gamma ray spectroscopy in a laboratory environment

• Visiting the Submarine Museum, HMS Alliance and 'Action Stations' at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

• Developing your teamwork, communication, problem-solving and time-management skills

• Finding out about careers in designing, building, maintaining and operating a complex engineering plant

• Taking part in extra-curricuar sporting activities and a formal dinner in the Wardroom at HMS Excellent

* Only British Nationals wil be accepted onto the course on the basis that the course is being run at a Military establishment.

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