OOW HND NSC Part 1

Course information:
OOW HND NSC Part 1

Course summary:
We are currently accepting applications for this course and the following dates are available:

September 2010

Please note: course dates are subject to availability and will be confirmed on application. If the course you wish to study is fully booked we will offer you alternative dates.

Course content:
The course is designed for non VQ candidates and is based upon the Edexcel HND programme in Nautical Science. Modules 1 and 2 must be completed in sequence which are preferably end on.

The subjects studied are:

Module 1: Celestial Navigation, Ship Construction, Meteorology, Bridge Watchkeeping, Marine Law and Management, Signals.

Module 2: Chartwork, Tides and Sailings, Ship Stability, Cargo Work Emergency Response and Communications.

Assessment
For Module 1 the assessment is college based, with the Signals examination carried out by MCA examiners.

For Module 2 the assessment is college based, but will also include the MCA/SQA examinations at the end of the Module 2.

Course structure:
Duration and Start Dates
The course is offered in two modules, each of twelve weeks duration. Modules 1 & 2 must be completed in sequence, which is preferably end on.
Course Dates:

Module 1
07/09/2009 to 27/11/2009 (fully booked)
04/01/2010 to 26/03/2010
19/04/2010 to 16/07/2010

Module 2
07/09/2009 to 27/11/2009 (fully booked)
07/12/2009 to 12/03/2010 (fully booked)
29/03/2010 to 09/07/2010

Location: SOUTH SHIELDS MAIN CAMPUS

Entry requirements:
The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) regulations require a candidate:-

1) To be not less than 19 years of age.

2) To have at least 36 months of qualifying sea service in an acceptable deck capacity with testimonials which show that at least 6 months have been spent on bridge duties in the last 12 months of sea service. Testimonials should also cover the character, behaviour, conduct and ability of a candidate aboard ship.

3) Discharge book entries verifying sea service. A candidate who does not have a discharge book will need too obtain documentation from their shipping company verifying their sea service.

It is the responsibilty 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 prior to attending the course.
Qualifications achieved:
MCA OOW (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.

HND Nautical Science Part 1.

Progression opportunities:
After achieving an Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competence, you may continue to Master certification by way of Chief Mate when appropriate sea time and examination requirements have been complied with.

Further information:
In addition to completing Modules 1 & 2 satisfactorily, candidates must be in possession of the following short course certificates before the Certificate of Competence is issued by the MCA.
1) STCW Personal Survival Techniques
2) STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC & RB)
3) (UK) Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)*
4) GMDSS General Operator's Certificate
5) STCW Medical First Aid Aboard Ship**
6) STCW Advanced Fire Fighting***
7) (UK) Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulation (Operational)

*A Steering Certificate
**This Certificate is valid for five years
***To be eligible for this course, candidates must have completed and approved Basic Fire Fighting course.

It is strongly advised that you complete as many of these short courses as possible prior to the start of Module 1.
If you require further information about this course, please contact us.