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Nautical Science/ Chief Mate Full / Master HND

Nautical Studies and Marine Engineering, Nautical and STEM

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Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

2nd Sep 2024, 1 year

Location

Riverside Campus

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    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 do not hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nautical Science from a UK Establishment.  If you hold an HND, SPD or FD, then this course is not for you.

    Course Dates

    The course runs a minimum of twice a year in September and January.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Recognised sea time of 12 months at OOW level.
    • NAEST Operational Certificate or NARAS Operational Certificate or completed ECDIS generic training 

    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:

    • Marine Passage Planning.
    • Management of Bridge Operations.
    • Applied Marine Meteorology.
    • Ship Stability: Theory and Practical Applications.
    • Marine Vessel Structures and Maintenance.
    • Management of Vessel Operations.
    • Ships Master Law and Business.
    • Shipboard Management.
    • Marine Engineering Systems.
    • Compass.
    • 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 requiring to do this course, please discuss this with us at 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

    Progression to Ships Mate /Master or shore employment within the maritime sector.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    • Online and face to face lectures. 
    • Tutorials. 
    • Study packs.
    • Problem-based scenarios.
    • Case studies. 
    • Group/teamwork.
    • Online materials.
    • Quizzes.

    Assessment methods

    Appropriate assessment tools are in place for all HND units. The assessment strategy reflects the needs of the SQA, STCW and MCA.

    Additional Information

    Dress code

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    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      2nd Sep 2024
      End Date:
      14th Feb 2025
    • Location:
      Riverside Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome