What is a MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) qualification?

MCA or Maritime & Coastguard Agency qualification courses prepare you for examinations for Certificates of Competency. They are appropriate for Deck Officers and Maritime Engineer Officers in the Merchant Navy, Deck Officers and Maritime Engineer Officers for Fishing Vessels and Yacht Engineer Officers. Certificates of Equivalent Competency are awarded for Merchant Ships and Fishing Vessels.

We offer many MCA courses including MCA Efficient Deck Hand and MCA First Class Engineer. Entry requirements vary from course to course so please see our course directory for the specific entry requirements of the course you are interested in.

Click below for information on the other qualifications offered by the City of Glasgow College.

• What are NQ’s (National Qualifications) and NC’s?
• What is an HNC Higher National Certificate?
• What is a HND (Higher National Diploma)?
• What is a SVQ (Scottish Vocational Qualification)?

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