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Overview
The COGC offers a full MNTB approved Deck Officer Cadet Training programme by a Higher National Certificate (HNC) route, leading to the award of a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Deck Officer’s Certificate of Competency (STCW’95 II/I OOW), and the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Nautical Science.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/
Minimum entry requirements
To gain entry to the course you should have any of the following combinations of qualifications:
- National 5/GCSE or equivalent which must include: English, Maths, Physical Science (e.g. Physics/Chemistry/Technological Studies/Engineering Science) and one other subject
- NC Shipping and Maritime Operations (SCQF level 6) without optional Engineering Units.
- Alternative qualifications will be considered on an individual basis in conjunction with the sponsoring company or training provider.
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.
Additional selection requirements
Students must have a sponsoring company in order to fulfil the sea time requirement of this programme.
Initial applications for this course should be submitted to a training provider or company, please follow the link below for more information:
http://www.careersatsea.org/sponsoring-companies/
What you study
You'll study:
- Bridge watch-keeping
- Celestial navigation
- Marine cargo operations
- Naval architecture ship construction
- Marine law and management
- Ship stability: An introduction
- Chartwork and Tides
- Marine Meteorology: An Introduction
- Navigational Mathematics and Science
- Marine Emergency Response and Communication
- Information Technology: Applications
After the course
This course prepares you for a career as a Merchant Navy Deck Officer or shore-based employment in the shipping industry. You could apply for our higher level Deck Officer or Master Mariner qualifications, or a degree in maritime studies with various institutions.
Dress code
Cadets are expected to wear nice and clean uniform which will be provided by their training providers.