Nautical Studies
Below is a list of all City of Glasgow College Nautical Studies subjects organised alphabetically, including Deck Officer Trainee Programmes, Advanced Tanker Courses, and more. Many are offered at HNC and HND level, and we have a wide range of courses available on a Full Time, Part Time, Evening, and Saturday basis.
All course information is correct at the time of publication. However, we are currently conducting a review of all full time course which may lead to changes. City of Glasgow College reserves the right to amend or update this information at any time.
The College is currently reviewing its course provision and the course for which you have been made an offer will run subject to viable numbers and solely at the discretion of the College. In the event of a place not being made available the College will make all reasonable endeavours to offer you an alternative place on a similar course.
This course is designed for school leavers who wish to become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at college and at sea. SAAS funding is...
This course is designed for school leavers who have gained at least 120 UCAS points and who wish to become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at...
This course is designed for serving watch keeping Deck Officers, who do not already hold an HND Nautical Science, and want to progress to Chief Mate or Masters (STCW 95) level by a non VQ route. SAAS funding is available for...
The course is designed for serving deck ratings who want to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency at Officer of the Watch (STCW 95) level. SAAS funding is available for eligible students attending this course.
Specialised courses designed for candidates who wish to work on board vessels carrying liquid cargoes in bulk as either officer of the watch or higher ranks.
There are three specialised courses to choose from:
...This four week orals only preparation course for candidates wanting to complete a CLASS 1 Deck Officer Certificate of Competency
5 week course covering topics within the MCA class 2 Oral examinations not included within the HND Nautical Science and revision of past papers
5 week course covering topics within the MCA class 2 written examinations not included within the HND Nautical Science and revision of past papers.
18 week course including preparation for Class2 written and oral examinations plus NARAST Management course, Medical Care on Board Ship (if required) and MCA signals.
