Course Description
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) and the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nautical Science.
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 four distinct but complementary elements.
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An HE Entry course at WMA, designed to prepare new entrants for study at HND level.
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Academic education at WMA to attain the HND in Nautical Science and (UPK) requirements for the MCA/SQA written examination in Merchant Vessel Operations.
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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.
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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:
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Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
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Personal Social and Safety Responsibilities (PSSR)
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Basic Fire Fighting (BFF)
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Elementary First Aid (EFA)
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Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
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Medical First Aid Onboard (MFA)
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Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC)
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Advanced Fire-Fighting (AFF)
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Global Maritime Distress & Safety System Restricted Operator's Certificate (GMDSS)
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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.
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Booking a Course
Please contact the course administrator if you require more information about this course:
Sandra Petcher
Telephone: +44 (0)1489 556286
Fax: +44 (0)1489 576908
E-mail:
sandra.petcher@solent.ac.uk|
Find out more about application and booking on the Course Application and Booking| page.