OOW VQ Level Flexible Study
Vocational qualification
In South Shields
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
South shields
The study programme is as follows: VQ Level 3 Units: Communicate using equipment and visual means. Respond to emergencies on board ship. Take charge of survival crafts and rescue boats. Maintain a legal and safe working environment on board ship. Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships on board ship. Control mooring, anchoring and security of the vessel. Maintain.
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About this course
To complete certification 36 months qualifying service in an acceptable deck capacity must be completed. Testimonials will be required to show that at least 6 months have spent on bridge duties in the last 12 months of sea service. Entry to this course will be accepted with a minimum of 24 months Sea time.
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Course programme
Course information:
OOW VQ Level Flexible Study
Course summary:
The study programme is as follows:
VQ Level 3 Units:
- Communicate using equipment and visual means
- Respond to emergencies on board ship
- Take charge of survival crafts and rescue boats
- Maintain a legal and safe working environment on board ship
- Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships on board ship
- Control mooring, anchoring and security of the vessel
- Maintain navigational watch in unlimited areas
- Intitate response to navigation emergencies in all vessels
- Monitor and control vessel operations
Course content:
There are 9 Vocational Qualification (VQ) Units to be completed for the level 3 award. These units cover all the knowledge required for this qualification. The complete list of units is shown here.
In addition, in order to obtain certificate of competency, a range of short courses must be completed and an oral examination conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) examiner.
Assessment procedure:
Additional course requirements are:
- STCW Personal Survival Training
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
- Efficient Deck Hand
- Navigation Radar and ARPA simulation (operational Level)
- Medical First Aid onboard ship
- Basic & Advanced Fire fighting
- GMDSS (General Operators Certificate)
Entry requirements:
To complete certification 36 months qualifying service in an acceptable deck capacity must be completed. Testimonials will be required to show that at least 6 months have spent on bridge duties in the last 12 months of sea service. Entry to this course will be accepted with a minimum of 24 months Sea time.
Qualifications achieved:
NVQ in Marine Vessel Operations
OOW VQ Level Flexible Study