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21st Jul 2025 - 25th Jul 2025
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
16th Nov 2026 - 18th Jun 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
16th Nov 2026 - 18th Jun 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
16th Nov 2026 - 18th Jun 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
8th Feb 2027 - 19th Nov 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
22nd Feb 2027 - 19th Mar 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
22nd Mar 2027 - 3rd Sep 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
19th Apr 2027 - 12th Nov 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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
19th Apr 2027 - 3rd Dec 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 08:30,16:30
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 course is a mandatory requirement for those seeking to become an Able Seaman or an officer of the watch (deck/engine), and provides candidates with the required deck seamanship skills and ship knowledge prior to stepping on board.
The STCW MCA Approved course provides a mixture of interactive classroom learning and practical hands-on training with the use of its fully equipped seamanship workshops here at the City of Glasgow College.
This training programme is designed in accordance with the revised STCW Code and complies with the latest UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) / Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) requirements.
Minimum entry requirements
Learners should be a minimum of 17 years and hold either:
- An MCA accepted Yachtmaster (Offshore or Coastal); or
- A Yacht Rating with a steering certificate or an NWR Certificate; or
- A Boatmaster Licence (BML) Tier 1 level 2 certificate; or
- A Tug rating with a steering certificate or an NWR Certificate; or
- A UK Class 1 and 2 Fishing Certificates of Competency (Deck or Engineering); or
- A Seafish Fishing 16.5m Skippers Certificate (with evidence of at least 6 months of seagoing service).
Note 1: Before an EDH certificate can be issued, a minimum of six months of seagoing service in vessels of 15m or more is required. Seagoing service in category C and D waters will be accepted at full rate.
Note 2: Entrants may also be deck cadets undertaking an MCA approved training programme.
Additional selection requirements
Candidates should bring the following:
- Photographic ID.
- Discharge book.
- STCW Certificates.
- Paper and pen.
What you study
The course is divided into several outcomes, as follows:
- The learner can demonstrate understanding of relevant nautical knowledge.
- The learner can demonstrate understanding of the Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) (as amended).
- The learner understands anchoring and mooring operations.
- The learner can demonstrate understanding of shipboard maintenance.
- The learner can demonstrate an understanding of cargo operations.
- The learner can complete a range of splices and whippings and understands when and how to apply different knots, bends and hitches.
- The learner has knowledge of ropework and rigging.
- The learner can apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment.
- The learner can demonstrate an understanding of the safety of shipboard operations.
Within these outcomes, learners will deepen their knowledge with regard to:
- Musters & Drills.
- Mooring Operations.
- Ropework, including knot tying and splicing.
- Anchoring Operations.
- Construction of bosuns chair, stage and pilot ladder.
- The Lifeboat Release & Recovery System.
- Liferaft Types & Launching Procedures.
- Lifting Plant & Crane Operations.
- Safe Access & Safe Movement.
- Vessel Planned Maintenance.
- COSHH Regulations.
- Pollution Prevention.
- Bridge Procedures including Lookout.
- Fire Safety.
- Risk Assessments & Permit to Work Systems.
After the course
Completion of this MCA approved Efficient Deck Hand course is required to apply to become a Certificate of Competency Able Seafarer, or Deck or Engine Officer of the Watch.
How the course is taught
This course is a mixture of practical learning in a fully equipped seamanship workshop fitted with all the tools, apparatus and riggings required to ensure that the candidates learn in the most effective manner. Additionally, instructor lead interactive classroom sessions will be delivered using full audio, visual and different multimedia aids.
Combined, the course will take 35 hours over 5 days.
Materials
Learning materials and notes are provided by college.