Course Options
25th Jan 2027 - 24th Dec 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,18:00
Location: Riverside Campus
What if All My Course Choices Are Full?
If one of your course choices is full, we'll put you on the waiting list and progress your second choice.
If all your course choices are full and you want to be considered for something else or need advice, please contact us.
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Our Application System is currently unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
We’ll share updates on our website and social media channels as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions about applying for our courses, please contact our Application Team at
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
25th Jan 2027 - 10th Dec 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,18:00
Location: Riverside Campus
What if All My Course Choices Are Full?
If one of your course choices is full, we'll put you on the waiting list and progress your second choice.
If all your course choices are full and you want to be considered for something else or need advice, please contact us.
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Our Application System is currently unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
We’ll share updates on our website and social media channels as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions about applying for our courses, please contact our Application Team at
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
25th Jan 2027 - 9th Jul 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 09:00,18:00
Location: Riverside Campus
What if All My Course Choices Are Full?
If one of your course choices is full, we'll put you on the waiting list and progress your second choice.
If all your course choices are full and you want to be considered for something else or need advice, please contact us.
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Our Application System is currently unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
We’ll share updates on our website and social media channels as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions about applying for our courses, please contact our Application Team at
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
25th Jan 2027 - 10th Dec 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,18:00
Location: Riverside Campus
What if All My Course Choices Are Full?
If one of your course choices is full, we'll put you on the waiting list and progress your second choice.
If all your course choices are full and you want to be considered for something else or need advice, please contact us.
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Our Application System is currently unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
We’ll share updates on our website and social media channels as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions about applying for our courses, please contact our Application Team at
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
25th Jan 2027 - 3rd Dec 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,18:00
Location: Riverside Campus
What if All My Course Choices Are Full?
If one of your course choices is full, we'll put you on the waiting list and progress your second choice.
If all your course choices are full and you want to be considered for something else or need advice, please contact us.
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Our Application System is currently unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
We’ll share updates on our website and social media channels as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions about applying for our courses, please contact our Application Team at
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Overview
This MCA approved one day course is suitable for seafarers undertaking designated security duties onboard ship and teaches students the underpinning knowledge required to effectively carry out their responsibilities.
The course covers - who does not have a designated security duty, the essential knowledge to have an awareness of, and contribute towards maritime security onboard their ship.
The PDSD course meets the requirements of Section A-VI, paragraphs 6-8 of the Amended STCW code.
Minimum entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements.
What you study
You'll study:
- Recognising the importance of ship security and the roles of those involved in its provision.
- Identifying security risks, threats and vulnerabilities to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations.
- Understanding the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems.
- Maintaining security measures as per the ship security plan.