Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

20th Jan 2025, 1 year

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Location

Riverside Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This course is designed for you to progress from OOW level (deck) to Chief mates or Masters level (Management CoC). 

It is for Officers who hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) OR Foundation Degree OR Scottish Professional Diploma in Nautical Science from a UK Establishment.  If you do not hold an HND, or hold an FD or SPD, then this course is not for you.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. 

Course Dates

This course is offered twice a year in September and January.

Ready to Apply

To apply contact us - marine@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Further Information

If you have any further questions not covered on this page or the application pack, please contact marine@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Valid HND in Nautical Science from an approved UK institute.
• Recognised sea time of at least 12 months at an OOW level.
• NAEST Operational Certificate OR NARAS Operational Certificate.
• MCA approved ECDIS Certificate.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You’ll study:

• Assistance to apply for a Notice of Eligibility (NoE).
• Preparation for the SQA Written exams.
• Preparation for the MCA Oral Exams.
• Mandatory short courses: 
  • Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM Management).
  • Navigation Aids, Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST Management).

The course does not include Medical Care on Board as standard and would need to be booked as an added extra. Time is set aside for those required to do this course, please discuss this with us at the time of booking to arrange. 

The college do not arrange your Oral Exam appointment, this is your responsibility to arrange directly with the MCA after obtaining your Notice of Eligibility.

After the course

Careers

The course will equip you with the skills to become a competent and efficient Chief Mate.