Nautical Science - Foundation Degree (Liverpool John Moores University)

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In Fleetwood

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    Course

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    Fleetwood

This innovative course offers a unique mix of employment, academic instruction and sea-going experience. It is primarily aimed at applicants wishing to pursue a career at sea, however it is open to others who can meet the specialised work-based learning requirement of the course. Sponsored students are effectively trainee officers, simultaneously working towards a vocational qualification that will allow them to work on merchant vessels. Independent learners can choose from any number of shipping careers, with progression to honours degree study an option too.

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Fleetwood (Lancashire)
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Broadwater., FY7 8JZ

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Course programme

The Foundation Degree in Nautical Science is intended to provide a pathway for a seagoing deck career in the Merchant Navy. The degree provides the underpinning knowledge of theoretical elements for deck officer and shipmaster qualifications. In the 3-year programme the successful student will complete the professional short courses and seatime to become a fully qualified Officer of the Watch (OOW).

The general aim of the Nautical Science programme is to develop students as independent learners and for a career as a Merchant Navy Deck Officer. The students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes which such an undertaking demands. A curriculum of studies is offered that collectively represents the demands of the industry

All Higher Education programmes delivered at Blackpool and The Fylde College consist of modules. A module is a coherent unit of subject material, which is complete with its own learning outcomes and assessments. More detailed information on module content is available in the programme handbook.

The course consists of the following modules

Year 1 - Phase 1 Level 4 Modules part 1)

  • 4539BFC Study Skills - 24 credits
  • 4501BFC Navigation and Meteorology - 24 credits
  • 4503BFC Shipboard Operations 1(part 1) - 6 credits

Phase 2 At sea, working on board ship

  • 4515BFC Maritime Work Based Learning 1 - 24 credits

Year 2 - Phase 3 Level 5 Modules

  • 4503BFC Shipboard Operations 1 (part 2) - 18 credits
  • 4502BFC Maritime Management - 24 credits
  • 5543BFC Research Planning - 12 credits
  • 5501BFC Navigation - 24 credits
  • 5503BFC Shipboard Operations 2 - 24 credits
  • 5502BFC Maritime Law and Management - 24 credits

Phase 4 At sea, working on board ship

  • 5519BFC Maritime Work Based Learning (studied whilst on board ship during phase 4) - 36 credits
Reading List: Academic and Digital Literacy
  • Blaxter L., Hughes L. and Tight M. (2010), How to research. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
  • Bolton, G. (2010) Reflective practice: writing and professional development. (3rd ed.) London: Sage.
  • Bowden J. (2008) Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present really effective reports. Oxford: How To Books.
  • Cottrell S. (2008) The study skills handbook. (3rd ed.) Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
  • Pears, R. & Shields, G. (2010) Cite them right: the essential referencing guide. (8th ed.) Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cargo and Construction
  • Capt. Roberts, P (1995). Watchkeeping safety and cargo management in port. London: The Nautical Institute.
  • Fernandes, E (1993). Cargo work. Bombay: Marinez Enterprises
  • House, D J (2016), Cargo Work for Maritime Operations. 8th ed. Oxon: Routledge.
  • Kemp, J. F. (1998). Cargo work. 6th ed. Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Swadi, D (2009). Cargo Notes. 2nd ed. Ediburgh: Witherby Publishing Group Ltd.
  • Taylor, L.G, Conway, L.D. (1992). Cargo work : care, handling and carriage of cargoes. 12th ed. Glasgow: Brown, Son & Ferguson.
  • Eyres, D.J., (2007). Ship Construction. 6th Ed, Elsevier Ltd
  • Eyres, D.J.& Bruce G.J., (2007). Ship Construction. 7th Ed, Elsevier Ltd
  • House, D. J. (2004), Seamanship Techniques: Shipboard and Marine Operations, 3rd Ed, Brown, Elsevier, London.
  • House, D. J. (2010), Elements of Modern Ship Construction, 1st Ed, Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd, Glasgow.
  • House, D. J. (2014), Seamanship Techniques: Shipboard and Marine Operations, 4th Ed, Routledge.
  • Kemp, J.F. & Young, P. (1997). Ship Construction Sketches and Notes. Routledge
Bridge Operations
  • “Collision Regulations Explained”, 3rd edition, 2008, Van Doorm, published by Dokmar.
  • A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules, 7th edition, 2011, Cockcroft & Lameijer, Butterworth-Heinemann
  • Anwar, N Publishing Year 2006 Title Navigation Advanced - Mates/Masters Publisher Seamanship International ISBN 1905331150
  • Author Bartlett, T Publishing Year 2005 Title “Navigation Handbook” Publisher Southampton RYA ISBN 9780901501936
  • “The Mariners Handbook”, (10th edition) 2015, UKHO.
  • Relevant MS notices, MCA.
Work Based Learning (Operational)
  • Boud, D. Cressey, P. and Docherty, P. (2005) Productive Reflection at Work. London: Routledge
  • Boud, D. and Solomon, N. (2001) Work Based Learning: A New Higher Education. Oxford: OUP
  • Cunningham, I. Dawes, G. and Bennett, B. (2004) The Handbook of Work Based Learning. Farnham: Gower Publishing
  • Refer to other FD module reading lists for specialist maritime information.
Maritime Operations
  • Department, G. B. H. (1971) The mariner’s handbook. 3rd edition. Taunton: Hydrographic Department.
  • Office, G. B. M. and Staff, M. O. (1979) Meteorology for Mariners (Met. O. ; 895). 3rd edition. London: Stationery Office Books
  • The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (2004) Ocean Passages for the World: NP136 (5th ed). 5th edition. Taunton, Somerset, England: United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.
  • Ives, E. E. and Cornish, M. (2009) Reeds Maritime Meteorology. United Kingdom: Thomas Reed Publications
  • Griffin and Griffin, R. W. (2000) Human Resource Management. United States: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Navigational Maths
  • Buckwell G.D. (1997) Mastering Mathematics. Macmillan
  • HMNAO (1977) The Nautical Almanac. London HMSO
  • Norie I.L. and Wilson (1991) Norie’s Tables. Revised Edition. Avon: Bath Press
  • Witherby (2009) NAVBasics.
Maritime Law and Management
  • Anderson, P. (2010). The mariner's role in collecting evidence - handbook. London: Nautical Institute.
  • International Labour Organisation, (2013). Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (Text of the Convention). [online] ilo.org. Available at: http://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-convention/text/WCMS_090250/lang--en/index.htm [Accessed 22 Oct. 2015].
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2011). MARPOL: consolidated edition 2011. London: IMO.
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2011). STCW including 2010 Manila Ammendments. London: IMO.
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2014). SOLAS : Consolidated edition 2014. London: IMO.
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2015). ISM Code - International Safety Management Code. London: IMO.
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency, (2015). Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers : COSWP. Norwich: TSO.
  • Maclachlan, M. (2004). The shipmaster's business companion. London: Nautical Institute.
Bridge Management
  • Anwar N. (2006) Passage Planning Principles. Witherby
  • Anwar N. (2006) Passage Planning: practice. Witherby
  • IMO (2010) IAMSAR Manual Volume 2. London: IMO
  • Penn R. (2012) Bridge Resource Management: Introduction and training for merchant marine officers. 2nd Edition. Delaware: Rexford Penn Group
  • UKHO (2004) Ocean Passage for the World NP136. 5th edition. UKHO
Stability and Engine Room Operations
  • Barrass,CB Derrett, DR (1964) Ship Stability for Mates and Masters. Oxford: Stanford Maritime Ltd
  • Rhodes, M. (2003) Ship Stability Mates and Masters. Edinburgh: Witherby Publications Ltd.
  • Rhodes, M. (2009) Ship Stability OOW. Edinburgh: Witherby Publications Ltd
  • Russell, P. and Jackson, L. and Morton, T. (2013) General Engineering Knowledge. 5th Edition. London: Adlard Cole Nautical.
  • Taylor, D. (1996) Introduction to Marine Engineering. 2nd Edition. Oxford: Butterworth- Heinmann.
Ship Handling and Advanced Navigation
  • Anwar, N (2006) Navigation: Advanced for Mates and Masters. Edinburgh: Witherbys Seamanship International
  • Clark, I (2005) Ship Dynamics for Mariners. London: Nautical Institute
  • Cockroft, A Lameijer J (2012) A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules. 7th edn. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
  • Khalique, A (2009) Nav Basics. Volume 2: Ocean, Offshore and Celestial Navigation. Edinburgh: Witherbys Seamanship International
  • Royal Navy (2011) Astro navigation: The Admiralty Manual of Navigation: volume 2. 10th edn. London: Nautical Institute
Work Based Learning (Mangerial)
  • Boud, D. Cressey, P. and Docherty, P. (2005) Productive Reflection at Work. London: Routledge
  • Boud, D. and Solomon, N. (2001) Work Based Learning: A New Higher Education. Oxford: OUP
  • Cunningham, I. Dawes, G. and Bennett, B. (2004) The Handbook of Work Based Learning. Farnham: Gower Publishing
  • Refer to other FD module reading lists for specialist maritime information.
Maritime Management
  • Anwar, N. (2006). Navigation advanced for mates/masters. Lanarkshire, UK: Seamanship International Ltd.
  • International Labour Organisation, (2013). Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (Text of the Convention). [online] ilo.org. Available at: http://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-convention/text/WCMS_090250/lang--en/index.htm [Accessed 22 Oct. 2015].
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2011). MARPOL: consolidated edition 2011. London: IMO.
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2011). STCW including 2010 Manila Ammendments. London: IMO.
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2014). SOLAS : Consolidated edition 2014. London: IMO.
  • International Maritime Organisation, (2015). ISM Code - International Safety Management Code. London: IMO.
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency, (2015). Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers : COSWP. Norwich: TSO..

Nautical Science - Foundation Degree (Liverpool John Moores University)

Price on request