Course Options
7th Dec 2026 - 11th Dec 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
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
14th Dec 2026 - 18th Dec 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
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
4th Jan 2027 - 31st Jul 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 1 Week
Day(s): Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Time: 09:00,17:00
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
The Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) course is designed to meet the mandatory requirements for training in the human element, leadership and management - management level as set out in Regulations II and III of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). This course provides students with an understanding of the key human factors influencing effective Leadership and Management capability.
To apply for the course please complete the Application Form including your chosen start date and email it to marine@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk.
See the Alternative Dates section below for all available course dates. We'll be adding more dates so please contact us or check back if a suitable date is not currently available.
Minimum entry requirements
The HELM (M) training is aimed at the following groups:
- Holders of Human Element, Leadership and Management at the operational level; and either;
- Holders of a certificate of competency
- Experienced seafarers with at least 12 months seagoing experience.
There are no entry requirements for shore-based and auxiliary staff.
Additional selection requirements
Please ensure that you bring photographic ID such as Discharge book, Driving Licence or Passport on the first day of your HELM Management course.
What you study
You will cover the following modules as part of your course:
- Using Authority and Influence.
- Duty of Care.
- Standard Operating Procedures.
- Motivation and Morale.
- The Human Element and Human Nature.
- The value and benefit of Assertive behaviour.
- Situational Awareness.
- Effective Team working and Team Leadership.
- Decision making under pressure – skill development.
- Highly effective Leadership Styles.
- Improving Motivation, Morale and Performance.
After the course
On successful course and assessment completion you will receive the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved Human Element Leadership and Management: Management level Certificate.
You will acquire and develop knowledge and skills to enhance your Leadership and Management capability.
Continuing Study
This training is a prerequisite for a first Certificate of Competency (CoC) issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency meeting the requirements of Regulation II/1, III/1 and III/6.
How the course is taught
You will access learning materials on Canvas the college Virtual Learning Environment.
The course is taught for 35 hours, over a 5-day period, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Learning and teaching approaches include working in teams to solve challenging problems, analysing case studies, group discussion, evidence-based learning and teaching source material.
Materials
Your handbook and all learning materials will be available on the college Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. No additional materials are required.