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Course Description

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.

Documents for Download

• Course and Fee Guidance Notes
• Officer Cadet Schemes 2010-2011
• HND Route for Officer Cadets

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