Chief Mate SQA Revision
Course Code: MX1EC160
Maritime & Nautical
Next course dates
Start Date | Location | Duration / Fee | |
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28/10/2024 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
24/02/2025 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
09/06/2025 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
02/09/2025 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
28/10/2025 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
06/01/2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
24/02/2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
09/06/2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 4 Weeks/ £1,485 | Apply |
Course Overview
This course prepares you for your Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) external examinations administered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). It is designed for students who have completed the underpinning preparation course for the Chief Mate MCA/SQA examinations in Navigation and Stability and Structures, but require additional support prior to a further exam attempt.
The course can offer support in one or two subjects depending on candidate needs.
Please contact us at maritime@blackpool.ac.uk to arrange a call with the Course Leader to discuss the specific support required to meet your individual needs.
The course fee shown does not include the MCA/SQA exam fee.
Entry Requirements
You will hold:
- HND/AdD/FD Nautical Science from a UK institute
and
- will have attempted the SQA examination in the last 12 months
Assessment Methods
This course prepares you to the MCA/SQA syllabus for:
- Navigation
- Ship Stability & Structure
MCA/SQA external assessments will be conducted at the end of the course.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Classroom based teaching and learning supported with online resources to prepare you for the external exams.
Evening clinics support also available from Monday to Thursday.
Industry Placement and Field Trips
There is no requirement for industry placements or field trips to complete this course.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
You will need technical equipment for navigation and stability such as parallel ruler, dividers and scientific calculator.
You will need a laptop or tablet to access resources for this 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.
Tuition Fees
Read our tuition fees guide.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Terms and Conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.