Course details
Course description
This blended learning course is suitable for deck ratings who wish to work towards the Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.
Successful completion will lead to the award of an Officer of the Watch (OOW) (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency when taken in conjunction with the required STCW short courses, SQA written and oral exams.
This programme is ideal for those who are working at sea on four weeks on/off or similar pattern. This course is a mixture of self-study and attendance at the Academy allowing you to achieve a HNC without lengthy periods of study leave from employment.
To apply for this course (on a unit by unit basis) please contact us.
What you will experienceThis programme consists of the following units. It is recommended that each unit is undertaken one at a time.
Learning outcome
Progression:
Completion of this HNC allows you to prepare for SQA external examinations leading to Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) II/1
Entry requirements
Officer of the Watch (OOW) (Reg II/1 Unltd) requires a minimum of 36 months sea service in an acceptable deck capacity on ordinary trading vessels, and written testimonials to demonstrate that a minimum of 6 months have been spent on bridge duties in the last 12 months of sea service.
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 prior to undertaking full OOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency
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Course details
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Venue details
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
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