Pre Cadet Training

The maritime industry is anything related to the Oceans, Sea, Shipping, ports, and harbours, and everything in between.  As an island nation, the UK has one of the most vibrant and competitive maritime sectors in the world, and is set to grow over the next few decades. 

The Merchant Navy is the collective term for commercial shipping and includes a variety of vessels from cruise ships to tankers and cargo ships of all descriptions.  To train as an officer in the merchant navy, you will first need to pick a specialisation, whether it be Deck, Electro-technical or Marine Engineering.

Our pre-cadetship programme has been designed to give you experience of all three departments in the Merchant Navy and is suitable if you haven't decided which branch is best for you or if you've missed out on the entry requirements for a full cadetship.

Access to Maritime and STEM (August Pre-Cadetship) (SCQF Level 5) - This course is designed for students who have achieved National 4's at school or who would like to pursue a career at sea as an Officer, but do not yet meet the academic requirements for company selection.  This course will give you the minimum academic requirements to apply for an HNC Cadet Programme through a sponsoring company or training provider. 

Access To Maritime & STEM (Fast Track Pre-Cadetship) (SCQF level 5) - This course has been designed to allow access to people who want to succeed in the maritime industry who have the drive and determination to succeed but have missed out on the entry requirement for a sponsored cadetship.

Pre-Cadet NC Shipping and Maritime Operations (Fast Track) (SCQF Level 6) - This course is designed for students who have achieved National 5's at school or would like to pursue a career at sea as an Officer, but do not yet meet the academic requirements for a higher level company selection.  This course will give you the minimum academic requirements to apply for an SPD Cadet Programme through a sponsoring company or training provider. 
 

Please get in touch with us for more information about our courses. 

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