Deck Shipping and Maritime Operations - Level 3

Course Code: MF1FE01

Maritime and Nautical

Next course dates

Start Date	Location	Duration
05/09/2022	Fleetwood Nautical Campus	22 Weeks	Apply
20/02/2023	Fleetwood Nautical Campus	22 Weeks	Apply

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Course Overview

This course provides the skills, knowledge and experience to become a deck officer in the Merchant Navy, or to pursue various maritime opportunities, at sea and ashore. It offers an exciting opportunity to train towards a rewarding career while travelling the world and earning a tax-free salary. The course is delivered during the first of five phases that constitute a three-year cadet training programme at one of the UK’s top nautical institutions, Fleetwood Nautical Campus. Benefit from expert tutors, state of the art facilities and strong industry partnerships that lead to excellent employment opportunities.

Entry Requirements

Prior to 2017

4 GCSEs or Scottish Standard Grades including English, Mathematics and Science – Grades A-C

2017 onwards

4 GCSEs or Scottish Standard Grades including English, Mathematics and Science – Grades 9-4 (England), 1-4 (Scotland), A-C (Wales)

Please be aware that sponsoring companies will require you to pass an ENG1 Seafarer Medical examination which will include testing for colour-blindness.

Qualification Obtained

Diploma in Maritime Studies

Career Options and Progression

This course provides progression to the Advanced Certificate and Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science, thereby allowing you to qualify for the Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC).

As one of the UK's leading nautical establishments, Fleetwood Nautical Campus benefits from strong shipping industry partnerships, which provide excellent employment opportunities for students.
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Your course will consist of the following elements. Completion of all SQA academic units will lead to the achievement of a Level 3 Diploma in Maritime and Shipping Operations

Level 3 Shipboard Operations; An Introduction
Level 3 Maritime Industry; An Introduction
Level 3 Naval Architecture; An Introduction
Level 3 Transverse Stability of Ships; An Introduction
Level 3 Maths for Maritime (Deck)
Level 3 Bridge Operations; An Introduction
Level 3 Chartwork and Tides; An Introduction
Level 3 Nautical Science; An Introduction Enrichment

Phase 1 Short courses:

- Basic Training For Seafarers (STCW 95)
- Proficiency In Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- Designated Security Duties
- Tanker Familiarisation
- Entry into Enclosed Spaces
- Efficient Deck Hand

Students are assessed by a combination of presentations; written examinations; a portfolio of evidence; assignments; projects; observation and reviews.

Assessment Methods

The following modules are studied on both the Deck and Engineering routes:

Maritime Sector Overview
Maritime Employment, Environmental, and Health and Safety Practice
Numeracy for Seafarers
Mathematics for Seafarers
Control Vessel Operations
Vessel Construction and Stability

The following modules are studied on the Deck route only:

Vessel Rope-Work, Anchoring and Mooring Operations
Securing a Vessel for Passage
Nautical Science – An Introduction
Ship Construction
Assist with a Vessel's Navigational Watch
Control Operation of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

All units are assessed by either written or practical exams.

Teaching and Learning Methods

This course is delivered via interactive lectures incorporating short presentations from both tutors and students. You will also have the opportunity to work in groups to critically analyse and solve problems, and apply your knowledge and understanding to a range of tutor and student-defined contexts.

The following table outlines the credit value of each unit, timetabled hours and the amount of time we expect you to devote to independent study:

Unit	SCQF Credit Points	Contact hours (approx.)	Independent Study hours
Shipboard Operations; An Introduction	6	30	30
Maritime Industry; An Introduction	6	30	30
Transverse Stability of Ships	6	30	30
Naval Architecture; An Introduction	6	30	30
Maths for Maritime	12	60	60
Bridge Operations; An Introduction	12	60	30
Chartwork and Tides; An introduction	6	30	30
Nautical Science; An Introduction	6	30	30

Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will require access to a computer or laptop with internet access. You will also need a pair of 15” parallel rulers, dividers, compasses and 2B pencils in order to do the Chartwork unit.

Mandatory requirements – non-programmable scientific calculator, writing materials and drawing instruments for taking notes which can be purchased from college or any other supplier; when purchasing standard items, the cost will not normally exceed £50. You will be required to purchase these at the start of the course.

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.