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The course duration includes HND Level 2 tuition and associated assessments, NARAS (M) course, SQA examination preparation and MCA Signals & Oral preparation.

Course Description

A programme leading to Chief Mate and Master Certificates of Competency for candidates who hold a current STCW'95 Officer of the Watch Certificate or old Class 4/Class 3 certificate (without a valid HND in Nautical Science) This three-term course enables candidates to achieve Chief Mate and Master Certification by the SQA Examination route.

Candidates will receive tuition and assessment in HND (Nautical Science) Level 2 units and the NARAS (M) course as well as preparation for the SQA examinations, and MCA Signals & Orals examinations. The course is continually assessed with end-of-course tests in most subjects, plus two written examinations 'Navigation' and 'Ship Stability' conducted by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) on behalf of the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Successful candidates are also awarded HND Part 2 in Nautical Science or a full HND if HND Part 1 is already held.

Candidates must have a minimum 18 months sea service as a watchkeeping Deck Officer while holding STCW'95 Table A II/1 Certificate of Competency (Watchkeeper) or Class 3/4 certification, and hold a valid STCW 'Medical First Aid' course certificate and a valid personal medical fitness certificate recognised by the MCA.

Candidates must also hold an STCW certificate in 'Proficiency in Medical Care Onboard Ship' before taking their MCA Oral examination. If not already held, this course can be undertaken at WMA outside of the main course. Overseas students must hold an appropriate English Language qualification at IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Once a Chief Mate Certificate of Competency has been achieved, candidates must return to sea to accumulate a further minimum of 18 months sea service as a watchkeeping Deck Officer before taking a Master's MCA Oral examination to gain full Master's certification.

Course Content  

• HND (Nautical Science) Level 2 units in Command, Passage Planning, Advanced Ship Stability and Construction, Cargo and Port Operations, Law and Management for Mates and Masters, Bridge and Enginering Systems
• SQA preparation for 'Navigation' and 'Ship Stability' papers.
• Preparation for MCA Signals examination and MCA Oral examination.
• Navigation Radar & ARPA Simulation Training (Management Level) course - NARAS(M).

Documents for Download

• Course and Fee Guidance Notes
• STCW95 II-2 CMM HND Exam (2010-2011)  - Summary Course Information
• LC Booking Form - Deck - March 2010

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