| Officer Cadet Training Programmes |
Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a range of Officer
Cadet training programmes for initial Deck, Engineer and Electro-Technical
Officer qualification. All courses are delivered by our staff
of experienced lecturers, most of whom are former seafarers.
Please use the links below to view details on each
programme.
For further information, please download the 'Training
Schemes for Officer Cadets' booklet (pdf. file) or request a hard-copy
through the post using our
Brochure Request.
Professional Studies' Course and
Fee Guidance Notes:
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For further information regarding any
Cadet Training Programme please contact Cadet Administrator Sandra
Petcher on +44 (0)1489 556286 or e-mail sandra.petcher@solent.ac.uk
Warsash Maritime Academy offers a full Deck Officer
Cadet programme by a Degree Route, leading ultimately to the award
of a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Deck Officer’s
Certificate of Competency (STCW’95 II/I OOW), a Foundation
Degree (FdSc) in Marine Operations and a direct top-up pathway to
BSc (Hons) Marine Operations Management.
The scheme consists of five phases (usually over 3
years), three spent at WMA for academic delivery and two at sea
gaining practical experience. The education and training programme
consists of three distinct but complementary elements.
- Academic education at WMA in conjunction with work-based
learning aboard ship to attain the Foundation Degree in Marine
Operations, which provides a direct top-up pathway to the BSc
(Hons) Marine Operations Management.
- Practical training aboard ship, including completion
of an MNTB Training Record Book. This enables candidates to develop
the professional competency needed for initial certification by
the UK’s MCA.
- In addition to the academic studies, the
MCA requires Officer Cadets to take a number of safety and survival
courses during their cadetship. These include:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Personal Social and Safety Responsibilities
(PSSR)
- Basic Fire Fighting (BFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
- Medical First Aid Onboard (MFA)
- Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft
& Rescue Boats (CPSC)
- Advanced Fire-Fighting (AFF)
- Global Maritime Distress & Safety System
Restricted Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS)
- Navigation, Radar & ARPA Simulation Training:
(Operational Level) course (NARAS0)
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
This programme is suitable for entrants holding a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, preferably including a numerate subject, plus GCSE grade ‘C’ or above in Mathematics, English and Science with Physical Science content.
COURSE DATES
This course is offered in January and September every year.
Warsash Maritime Academy offers a full Deck Officer
Cadet programme by a Higher National Diploma (HND) Route, leading
ultimately to the award of a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Deck Officer’s Certificate of Competency (STCW’95 II/I
OOW), the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nautical Science and
an NVQ Level 3 in Merchant Vessel Operations (MVO).
The scheme consists of seven phases (usually over
3 years), four spent at WMA and three at sea gaining practical experience.
The training consists of five distinct but complementary elements.
- An Academic Ramp at WMA, designed to prepare new
entrants for study at HND level.
- Academic education at WMA to attain the HND in
Nautical Science and satisfy the Underpinning Knowledge (UPK)
requirements for the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in
Merchant Vessel Operations.
- NVQ training. An introduction to the philosophy
and terminology plus guidance in portfolio construction and supporting
skills such as report writing, time management and examination
and assessment techniques.
- Practical training aboard ship, including completion
of an MNTB NVQ Level 2/3 Portfolio. This enables candidates to
develop the professional competency needed for initial certification
by the UK’s MCA.
- In addition to the academic studies, the MCA requires
Officer Cadets to take a number of safety and survival courses
during their cadetship. These include:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Personal Social and Safety Responsibilities (PSSR)
- Basic Fire Fighting (BFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
- Medical First Aid Onboard (MFA)
- Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue
Boats (CPSC)
- Advanced Fire-Fighting (AFF)
- Global Maritime Distress & Safety System Restricted
Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS)
- Navigation, Radar & ARPA Simulation Training: (Operational
Level) course (NARAS0)
Entry Qualifications
This programme is suitable for entrants holding a minimum of four GCSE awards at Grade ‘C’ or above including Mathematics English and Science (with Physical Science content). Equivalent qualifications may also be acceptable.
Course Dates
This course is offered in January and September every year.
Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a full
Engineer Officer Cadet programme by a Degree Route, leading ultimately
to the award of a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Engineer
Officer’s Certificate of Competency (STCW’95 III/I
OOW), a Foundation Degree (FdEng) in Marine Engineering and a
direct top-up pathway to BEng (Hons) Marine Engineering Management.
The scheme consists of five phases (usually
over 3 years), three spent at WMA for academic delivery and two
at sea gaining practical experience. The education and training
programme consists of four distinct but complementary elements.
-
Academic education at WMA
in conjunction with work-based learning aboard ship to attain
the Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering, which provides
a direct top-up pathway to the BEng (Hons) Marine Engineering
Management.
-
Engineering workshop skills
training at WMA to MNTB-approved standard.
-
Practical training aboard
ship, including completion of an MNTB Training Record Book.
This enables candidates to develop the professional competency
needed for initial certification by the UK’s MCA.
-
In addition to the academic
studies, the MCA requires Officer Cadets to take a number of
safety and survival courses during their cadetship. These include:
-
Personal Survival Techniques
(PST)
-
Personal Social and
Safety Responsibilities (PSSR)
-
Basic Fire Fighting
(BFF)
-
Elementary First Aid
(EFA)
-
Medical First Aid Onboard
(MFA)
-
Certificate of Proficiency
in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC)
-
Advanced Fire-Fighting
(AFF)
Entry Qualifications
This programme is suitable for entrants holding a minimum of 120 UCAS points, including a numerate subject, plus GCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in Mathematics, English and Science (With Physical Science content)
Course Dates
This course is offered in January and September every year.
Warsash Maritime Acamedy (WMA) offers a full
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Cadet programme by a Degree Route,
leading ultimately to the award of a UK Maritime and Coastguard
Agency (MCA) Engineer Officer’s Certificate of Competency
(STCW’95 III/I OOW), a Foundation Degree (FdEng) in Marine
Engineering and a direct top-up pathway to BEng (Hons) Marine
Engineering Management, a GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate
and an Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance (ENEM) Certificate.
The scheme consists of five phases (usually
over 3 years), three spent at WMA for academic delivery and two
at sea gaining practical experience. The education and training
programme consists of four distinct but complementary elements.
-
Academic education at WMA
in conjunction with work-based learning aboard ship to attain
the Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering, which provides
a direct top-up pathway to the BEng (Hons) Marine Engineering
Management.
-
Engineering workshop skills
training at WMA to MNTB-approved standard
-
Practical training aboard
ship, including completion of an MNTB Training Record Book.
This enables candidates to develop the professional competency
needed for initial certification by the UK’s MCA.
-
In addition to the academic
studies, the MCA requires Officer Cadets to take a number of
safety and survival courses during their cadetship. These include:
-
Personal Survival Techniques
(PST)
-
Personal Social and
Safety Responsibilities (PSSR)
-
Basic Fire Fighting
(BFF)
-
Elementary First Aid
(EFA)
-
Medical First Aid Onboard
(MFA)
-
Certificate of Proficiency
in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC)
-
Advanced Fire-Fighting
(AFF)
-
GMDSS Radio Maintenance
and ENEM certificates
Entry Qualifications
This programme is suitable for entrants holding a minimum of 120 UCAS points, including a numerate subject, plus GCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in Mathematics, English and Science (With Physical Science content)
Course Dates
This course is offered in September every year.
Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a full Engineer
Officer Cadet programme by a Higher National Diploma (HND) Route,
leading ultimately to the award of a UK Maritime and Coastguard
Agency (MCA) Engineer Officer’s Certificate of Competency
(STCW’95 III/I OOW), the Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Marine Engineering and an NVQ Level 3 in Merchant Vessel Engineering.
The scheme consists of five phases (usually over 3
years), three spent at WMA and two at sea gaining practical experience.
The training consists of six distinct but complementary elements.
- An Academic Ramp at WMA, designed to prepare new
entrants for study at HND level.
- Engineering workshop skills training at WMA to
MNTB-approved standard.
- Academic education at WMA to attain the HND in
Marine Engineering and satisfy the Underpinning Knowledge (UPK)
requirements for the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in
Merchant Vessel Engineering (MVE).
- NVQ training. An introduction to the philosophy
and terminology plus guidance in portfolio construction and supporting
skills such as report writing, time management and examination
and assessment techniques.
- Practical training aboard ship, including completion
of an MNTB NVQ Level 3 Portfolio. This enables candidates to develop
the professional competency needed for initial certification by
the UK’s MCA.
- In addition to the academic studies, the
MCA requires Officer Cadets to take a number of safety and survival
courses during their cadetship. These include:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Personal Social and Safety Responsibilities
(PSSR)
- Basic Fire Fighting (BFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Medical First Aid Onboard (MFA)
- Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft
& Rescue Boats (CPSC)
- Advanced Fire-Fighting (AFF)
Entry Qualifications
This programme is suitable for entrants holding a minimum of four GCSE awards at Grade ‘C’ or above including Mathematics English and Science (with Physical Science content). Equivalent qualifications may also be acceptable.
Course Dates
This course is offered in September every year.
Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a full Electro-Technical
Officer (ETO) Cadet programme by a Higher National Diploma (HND)
Route, leading ultimately to the award of a UK Maritime and Coastguard
Agency (MCA) Engineer Officer’s Certificate of Competency
(STCW’95 III/I OOW), the Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Marine Engineering, an NVQ Level 3 in Merchant Vessel Engineering,
a GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate and an Electronic Navigation
Equipment Maintenance (ENEM) Certificate.
The scheme consists of five phases (usually over 3
years), three spent at WMA and two at sea gaining practical experience.
The training consists of six distinct but complementary elements.
- An Academic Ramp at WMA, designed to prepare new
entrants for study at HND level.
- Engineering workshop skills training at WMA to MNTB-approved
standard.
- Academic education at WMA to attain the HND in
Marine Engineering and satisfy the Underpinning Knowledge (UPK)
requirements for the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in
Merchant Vessel Engineering (MVE).
- NVQ training. An introduction to the philosophy
and terminology plus guidance in portfolio construction and supporting
skills such as report writing, time management and examination
and assessment techniques.
- Practical training aboard ship, including completion
of an MNTB NVQ Level 3 Portfolio. This enables candidates to develop
the professional competency needed for initial certification by
the UK’s MCA.
- In addition to the academic studies, the
MCA requires Officer Cadets to take a number of safety and survival
courses during their cadetship. These include:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Personal Social and Safety Responsibilities
(PSSR)
- Basic Fire Fighting (BFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Medical First Aid Onboard (MFA)
- Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft
& Rescue Boats (CPSC)
- Advanced Fire-Fighting (AFF)
- GMDSS Radio Maintenance and ENEM certificates
Entry Qualifications
This programme is suitable for entrants holding a minimum of four GCSE awards at Grade ‘C’ or above Mathematics English and Science (with Physical Science content). Equivalent qualifications may also be acceptable.
Course Dates
This course is offered in September every year.
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