Chief Mate (Unlimited UK COC) - Advanced Diploma Nautical Science (Blended Learning)
Course Code: MD1EC139
Maritime and Nautical
Next course dates
| Start Date | Location | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anytime | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 5 Years | Apply |
Course Overview
The Advanced Diploma Nautical Science aims to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and key study skills required to allow further study at a Higher Education Level. You will achieve good understanding of Marine Navigation, Ship Stability, Shipboard Operations, Shipmasters Business and Shipboard Management and solve problems from a Management perspective. You will also develop practical skills through bridge simulation and cargo/Stability programmes.
Successful completion of this programme will enable you to:
Progress towards you obtaining a UK Chief Mate Unlimited II/2 Certificate of Competency (CoC) of a merchant vessel.
- Take responsibility of managing watches at sea and in port.
- Effectively manage navigation of a vessel by traditional and modern means.
- Manage a vessel in a safe and effective manner.
- Work with others in a safe and effective manner.
- Develop skills to deal with emergency situations.
- Develop discipline and compliance with current maritime legislation.
- Prepare for the external MCA written and oral examinations at Chief Officer Level.
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Fee Information
Full course fee - £6545
Fee payable at enrolment for Set One - £1770 (including SQA registration and online registration)
The remaining sets can be purchased individually throughout the course once you have completed Set One.
Entry Requirements
Admission criteria for this Blended Learning AdD Nautical Science is an MCA approved Unlimited Officer of the Watch (OOW) Certificate of Competency or level 4 Nautical Science qualification. IELTs is not a requirement for this course.
Qualification Obtained
Advanced Diploma Nautical Science
Assessment Methods
Please see the Programme Specification.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Throughout your programme you will learn and be assessed in a range of ways to support the overall aims and outcomes of the programme in order to equip you with the appropriate skills for roles within the maritime industry. Employers will be looking for a range of skills and competencies, including innovation and initiative. They will be keen to employ strong communicators and team players. The programme is designed to promote the development of these qualities alongside core technical competencies and academic knowledge.
Units
Each unit has its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to suit specific aspects of the curriculum. You will progress through the units via a range of learning and assessment styles, and the supportive structure of the programme allows you to build on knowledge developed in earlier units.
Resources
The resources to support you in your studies include books, e-books and journals, as well as the college’s virtual learning environment, Canvas. Canvas provides an online platform for programme resources, allowing you to access materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You will receive access to maritime specific documents and eBooks with membership to Witherby Connect and Regs4Ships. The Ocean Learning Platform is used to provide access to a library of videos designed for training industry professionals.
Blended Learning lecturers are at hand to support your learning. Sessions can be scheduled with subject experts and Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs) to assist with your learning journey. Following enrolment to a set of units, learning and teaching will be supported by learning materials which have been created by the blended learning team. These resources provide an outline of each unit, a recommended reading list and provide details of the unit’s syllabus and learning outcomes. You will submit work through Canvas and receive feedback which will aid your revision when preparing for assessments.
Industry Placement and Field Trips
While there is no specific unit dedicated to Work Based Learning or Placement, experience onboard ships is essential for obtaining the OOW CoC.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
The costs of visa and travel incurred through taking the summative assessments at college must be met by the student.
You will be required to purchase the following items for your course, these can be purchased from any supplier therefore prices may vary: Compass, 15” Parallel rulers, Dividers, Drawing instruments, Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Notebooks, etc.
Candidates will need calculators as specified by the rubric of individual module and as permitted by the College.
You will require access to a computer or laptop with internet access.
Learning resources are provided on-site and free for students to use within the normal college working hours.
To enhance your professional development and guarantee support in social and labour context it is recommended that you join Nautilus International as a seagoing officer at your own cost.
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Tuition Fees
Read our tuition fees guide.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Awarding Body: Scottish Qualification Authority
Terms and Conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.
