HNC Nautical Science (condensed full time)


North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

This full time condensed 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.

What you will experience

This programme consists of the following units:

  • Celestial Navigation
  • Marine Meteorology
  • Bridge Watchkeeping
  • Navigation Mathematics and Science
  • Ship Construction
  • Chart work and Tides
  • Ship Stability
  • Marine Cargo Ops
  • Emergency Response and Communications
  • Marine Law and Management and Nautical Science Graded Unit 1
  • Learning outcome

    Progression:

    Completion of this HNC allows you to prepare for SQA external examinations leading to Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) II/1

    Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

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    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

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    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

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