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HN Unit (SCQF Level 7)

Marine Cargo Operations

This SQA HN unit provides the knowledge on how to safely and efficiently carry out duties onboard a merchant vessel during cargo operations.

Qualification Type

HN Unit (SCQF Level 7)

Interests

  • Maritime

MCA 35 HR Approved Engine Course – Part 2

The course is designed to give basic training to engineer officers who want to pursue a career on “small vessels”.

Duration

1 week

Starts

17 Mar 2025
23 Jun 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Fraserburgh Campus
SCQF Level 7

MCA 70 HR Workshop Skills Training

For those who wish to progress to 2nd Engineer and further Chief Engineer qualification for Small Vessels, as per MIN 524.

Qualification Type

SCQF Level 7

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

02 Jun 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Fraserburgh Campus

MCA Oral Exam Preparation

This is an intensive short course providing you with MCA oral examination preparation for various ranks.

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

02 Jun 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) - Management Level

This MCA approved course offers training in the competent use of navigation and electronic systems found onboard merchant vessels.   This course is aimed at officers following a course of study leading to their second or higher certificate of competency

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

25 Aug 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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RYA Short Range Certificate (Radio)

This course is for anyone who owns or operates a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio using international channels.

Duration

1 day

Starts

12 May 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy

RYA Yachtmaster Theory

The six-day intensive RYA Yachtmaster Theory course provides you with the essential knowledge for coastal and offshore navigation.

Duration

6 days

Starts

04 Jun 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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Seafish Basic Health and Safety

This Seafish Industry Authority approved course covers the knowledge and skills required to work safely on board a commercial fishing vessel.

Duration

1 day

Starts

14 Mar 2025
20 Jun 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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