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Overview
The course will prepare you for MCA/SQA written examinations covering Navigation and Ship Stability & Structure.
The course is suitable for those who have gained Officer of the Watch (OOW) Certificate of Competency through UK HND, Foundation Degree or Scottish Professional Diploma, and required to pass MCA/SQA written examination to gain Chief Mate certificate of competency.
The course is also suitable for those who have previously attempted MCA/SQA examinations.
Minimum entry requirements
Holding Deck OOW Certificate of Competency issued by MCA and completed
- Chief Mate course including HND Nautical Science OR
- Chief Mate Post HND course OR
- UK Foundation Degree in Nautical Science OR
- Scottish Professional Diploma in Nautical Science.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
What you study
The course will cover the MCA/SQA Syllabus for
- Navigation.
- Ship Stability & Structure.
After the course
Progression to ships master or shore employment within the marine sector.