Course Options
18th Jan 2027 - 18th Jun 2027
Mode of study: Full-time
Years: 1
Location: Riverside Campus
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Overview
The maritime industry includes anything related to the oceans, sea, shipping, ports and harbours and everything in-between. As an island nation, the UK has one of the most vibrant and competitive maritime sectors in the world and is set to grow rapidly over the next few decades.
The Merchant Navy is the collective term for commercial shipping and includes a variety of vessels from cruise ships to tankers and cargo ships of all descriptions. In order to train as an officer in the merchant navy, you will first need to pick a specialism - Deck, Electro-technical or Marine Engineering.
This course has been designed to allow access to people who want to succeed in the maritime industry who have the drive and determination to succeed but have missed out on the entry requirement for a sponsored cadetship.
Minimum entry requirements
- Four National 4 qualifications including English, Mathematics (Applications of Mathematics is not accepted) and a Science subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Please be aware that to progress onto a full cadetship, an ENG1 medical certificate is required.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited to a group and/or individual interview, where you can learn more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
The Access to Nautical & STEM course will focus on several key STEM subjects including:
- Maths.
- Physics.
- Engineering Science.
Additionally, you will also focus on your development, communication, teamwork and employability skills.
The course will give you a taste of all three Merchant Navy career streams giving you a real insight into what each department onboard a ship does. Throughout the year we will organise industry speakers and experience days to give you a real flavour of what a career in the maritime industry is all about.
After the course
This course has been designed to provide an access route into the Merchant Navy through a fully sponsored HNC/D Cadetship with a renowned shipping company. These cadetships are all sponsored three-year programmes, which will not only give you training at a world-class college, but also a guaranteed work placement onboard a ship that could be anywhere in the world.
How the course is taught
The course will be delivered through a mix of blended learning classroom and practical sessions.
Dress code
On this course, you'll be issued with a uniform which you will be expected to maintain and wear each day you are in college or on a college-related activity.