Cadets - Advanced Diploma Nautical Science Top Up
Course Code: MH1HE76
Maritime and Nautical
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Course Overview
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science is delivered at Fleetwood Nautical Campus (FNC) and provides students with the fundamental knowledge and key study skills required to allow further study at Higher Education Level. Students will achieve good understanding of Marine Navigation, Ship Stability, Shipboard Operations, Shipmasters Business and Shipboard Management and solve problems from a Management perspective. Students 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.
Entry Requirements
- MCA approved HNC Nautical Science 120 Credits / Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science
- IELTS for UKVI. Students must score a minimum grade of 4.0 in each of the following elements, Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Qualification Obtained
Advanced Diploma Nautical Science
Assessment Methods
Module | Assessment (weighting) | |
---|---|---|
Information Technology Applications Software 1 | Coursework (100%) | |
Marine Passage Planning | Coursework (50%) | Examination (50%) |
Management Of Bridge Operations | Examination (100%) | |
Applied Marine Meteorology | Examination (100%) | |
Ship Stability: Theory And Practical Application | Examination (100%) | |
Shipmaster's Law And Business | Examination (100%) | |
Shipboard Management | Examination (100%) | |
Marine Vessels Structures And Maintenance | Examination (100%) | |
Management Of Vessel Operations | Coursework (50%) | Examination (50%) |
Nautical Science: Graded Unit 2 | Examination (100%) | |
Nautical Science: Graded Unit 3 | Examination (100%) | |
Marine Engineering Systems | Examination (100%) |
Teaching and Learning Methods
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science is delivered using a blend of learning styles, with assessments being conducted at the end of each unit.
To complete your underpinning knowledge, you will need to attend the college regularly and work through all of the learning material and submit your formative assessments for marking on a regular basis.
Industry Placement and Field Trips
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
You will be required to purchase the following items for your course, these can be purchased from any supplier therefore prices may vary:
- Compass
- Parallel rule
- Dividers
- Drawing instruments
- Pens
- Pencils
- Erasers.
Funding
There are a range of potential funding options available to you:
- You can apply for Tuition fee loans via the Government student finance: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/new-fulltime-students
- Sponsorship from your employer
- Scholarship opportunities, such as those found through the Marine Society: https://www.marine-society.org/
- As an active student you can also become a student member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). This offers benefits such as Awards, Funding, Sponsorship, Scholarships and bursaries: https://www.imarest.org/funding
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: SQA
Terms and Conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.