The School of Marine Engineering and Combat Systems (SMECS) has commenced the Electrical Mechanic First Class (LM1) Qualifying Course 1/2026 to enhance the professional competence of Electrical Mechanics in the Ghana Navy. The course, which commenced on Tuesday 15 September 2026, is scheduled to run until Friday, 18 December 2026 at SMECS, Sekondi. The training is designed to equip First Class Qualifying Electrical Mechanics with a high level of professional competence in their respective trade groupings.
The programme, which includes a Bridging Programme as part of the overall training arrangement, will be conducted by the Takoradi Technical University, which is an affiliate university, and is a compulsory requirement for all the trainees as a prerequisite for enrolment in the University’s Bachelor of Technology Programme.
The subjects to be covered include Digital Electronics, Auxiliary Equipment, Control Engineering, Fire Fighting and Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Damage Control and, Technical Administration. The rest are Electrical Workshop Practice, Basic Electronics, Electrical Technology, Navigation Aid, Naval Gun, Computer Studies and Circuit Diagram.
