This is a 12 week course exam preparation course for the MCA Class 1 Deck Officer written exams.
Navigation 1 – Celestial Navigation, Ocean Passage Planning
Navigation 2 – Radar Plotting, Electronic Navigation
Ship Construction and Stability
Safety and Management
Candidates must have 12 months in fishing vessels of over 12m length operating in unlimited waters
OR
6 months in fishing vessels of over 12m in length operation in unlimited waters
PLUS
12 months in fishing vessels of over 12m in length operation in limited waters OR at least 2 years in fishing vessels operating in limited waters and at the discretion of the Chief Examiner (see MSF434)
It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure that all entry requirements for the course and the issue of a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) by the MCA are met, including seafarers vision test or ENG1
Non Scottish candidate fee – £4,100
To obtain the Certificate of Competency, candidates are required to complete additional short courses including Medical Care, Navigation Control Course/NAEST Management, Advanced Fire Fighting and sit an MCA oral examination.
” I can see already that there are many more female seafarers around today and hopefully my experiences at the SMA gives encouragement to others!”
“Within a month of finishing I was away on my first trip onboard the Grampian Cavalier.”
“All of the lecturers know their stuff – they are previous seagoers so they are not just teaching they are sharing.”
“The Trainee Deckhand course has prepared me well for the first 17 weeks of training, I am actually surprised how much of the basics I already know.”
“The thought of a career where I can travel and see the world really appeals. After completing the programme I will be qualified as a Deck Officer and with sea time and further studying I can hopefully progress to Chief Officer and eventually Captain.”
“Once I’m qualified my aim is to be a Captain of a construction vessel in the renewables sector, or Captain of a platform supply vessel. I suppose the dream is to just push myself to be the best I can be.”
“I would absolutely recommend studying at the SMA. The staff and lecturers are always approachable and helpful even when they are very busy juggling tight schedules. My blended learning co-ordinator deserves an award herself for her dedication to monitoring and co-ordinating my study program!”
“I’ve attended the Scottish Maritime Academy for almost 6 months to complete my Class 2 Deck Officer Fishing course. It is a long time to be away from my family in Kirkcudbright but I have really enjoyed the course and have been given lots of help by tutors and staff.”
“I have just undertaken the ECDIS course and I’m hoping to return to the Scottish Maritime Academy to enrol onto the Class 1 Deck Officer (Fishing) course.”
“I’ve just completed the 12-week trainee deckhand course which is ideal for new entrants. I have enjoyed the course, the tutors are great and the course will definitely help me get my first berth.”
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