Nautical Science by Blended Learning Courses

Prepare for a Merchant Navy career or one of a growing number of shore-based opportunities with the Chief Mate (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency. This qualification comprises the HND Nautical Science, delivered by blended learning to allow you to work online at your own pace, with practical and formal assessments taking place at the College.

Qualify for an exciting career at sea with the HNC Nautical Science, delivered by blended learning. Fleetwood Nautical Campus is one of the UK’s top nautical establishments, with graduates enjoying outstanding success rates. The course, when combined with the required STCW short courses and other MCA requirements, will entitle you to apply for an OOW (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.

HNC qualification leads to a UK Certificate of Competency (CoC). Those issued by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) must be completed in an MCA approved training centre if they are being used towards gaining a CoC.

Higher National Diploma (HND) or Higher National Certificate (HNC) certificates

HND and HNC qualifications lead to a UK Certificate of Competency (CoC). Those issued by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) and Edexel must be completed in an MCA approved training centre if they are being used towards gaining a CoC