Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing)
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DECK OFFICER CLASS 1 (FISHING)
This course prepares you for the SQA written exams for Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing).
Entry requirements:
Not less than 12 months sea service as a Watchkeeping Officer whilst holding a Certificate of Competency Class 2.
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 attending the course.
Note: To obtain the Certificate of Competency, candidates are required to complete additional short courses including NCC, Medical Care on Board Ship and sit oral examination.
Content:
- Navigation 1 – Celestial Navigation, Ocean Passage Planning
- Navigation 2 – Radar Plotting, Electronic Navigation
- Ship Construction and Stability
- Safety and Management
Duration:
12 week(s)
Progression opportunities:
Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing) allows the holder to master any fishing vessel in unlimited waters.
If the Officer Of the Watch Conversion Course is undertaken it allows the holder to convert to the Officer Of the Watch (Unlimited).
(Non-Scottish student fee is £4,100)
Availability:
Spaces available
Cost:
£1,980.00
Deck Officer Class 1 Conversion to Merchant Navy Officer of the Watch (Unlimited)
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DECK OFFICER CLASS 1 CONVERSION TO MERCHANT NAVY OFFICER OF THE WATCH (UNLIMITED)
This conversion course is for those who hold the MCA Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing) qualification and who wish to obtain the Merchant Navy Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) qualification. The course covers the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Higher National (HN) qualification but please note additional short courses will be required to achieve the Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency Regulation II/1.
Entry requirements:
Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing).
Content:
SQA HN Marine Cargo Operations Unit
SQA HN Ships Stability: An Introduction Unit
Duration:
Blended Learning (mix of distance learning and face to face tuition)
Progression opportunities:
This allows the candidate to convert Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) if they have the relevant sea time and undertake additional short courses. It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure that all entry requirements for the course are met prior to attending the course.
Availability:
Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
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DECK OFFICER CLASS 2 (FISHING)
This course prepares you for the SQA written exams for Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing).
Entry requirements:
Candidates must have 3 years continuous sea service on-board fishing vessels.
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 attending the course, including seafarers vision test or ENG1
Note: To obtain the Certificate of Competency, candidates are required to complete additional short courses including ENS, GMDSS/GOC and sit an oral examination.
Content:
- Navigation
- Chart work and Pilotage
- Meteorology
- Safety and Management (including Ship Stability)
- MCA Signals
Duration:
12 week(s)
Progression opportunities:
Following the Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing) candidates will be eligible to sit Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing) after additional 1 year sea service in unlimited waters has been obtained.
Availability:
Spaces available
Spaces available
Cost:
£2,090.00
ECDIS - TYPE SPECIFIC - FURUNO
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This course has been designed for candidates who have completed ECDIS generic training and now require equipment specific training. It has been designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch.
Entry requirements:
Those attending the course should have completed the generic 5 day IMO 1.27 ECDIS course
Content:
A minimum of 2 days using Furuno computer based type specific package and assessment. This is supported by experienced ECDIS tutors.
Duration:
2 days approx - flexible dates available on request
Availability:
Cost:
£600.00
GMDSS General Operators Certificate (Radio)
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Spaces available
GMDSS GENERAL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE (RADIO)
Successful completion
of this certificate permits you to operate a GMDSS radio installation, including
satellite communications equipment, on compulsorily fitted vessels sailing in any
of the GMDSS sea areas A1, A2, A3 or A4.
Course Fee = £1,070 + £180 GMDSS exam fee
Entry requirements:
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Note - delegates are required to provide photographic identification (driving license or passport) and 2 passport size photographs on the first day of the course.
Content:
- Safety of life at sea (SOLAS) – General Radio regulations; Distress communications and log-keeping
- Practical operation of MF/HF terrestrial transceiver; VHF transceiver; Navtex; HF MF/VHF/DSC equipment; Inmarsat C System; Inmarsat F77 Systems; SART and EPIRB
Duration:
2 weeks, Scottish Maritime Academy.
Availability:
Fully booked
Spaces available
Spaces available
Cost:
£1,250.00
Intro to Commercial Seafishing - 3 days
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Spaces available
This course provides the basic mandatory certification you need to go to sea and is ideal for school leavers or anyone who is considering entering the fishing sector
Entry requirements:
No formal entry requirements but should be over 16 years of age
Content:
shore based safety training
mandatory Seafish sea survival course
safety equipment
radio equipment
Duration:
3 days (20 hrs)
Progression opportunities:
Further mandatory Seafish certificates
Availability:
MCA 30 hr Approved Engine Course - Part 1
Spaces available
Spaces available
The objective of this course is to provide students with the basic theoretical knowledge and some practical hands on experience of diesel engines
Entry requirements:
No formal entry requirements.
Candidates must be over 18 years of age
PLEASE CHECK COURSE AVAILABILITY BEFORE PAYMENT IS MADE
Content:
Compression Ignition Engine
Cycle of Operation and Constructional Details
The Fuel System
The Role of Air in the Combustion Process
The Cooling System
The Lubrication System
Engine Electrical Systems
Power Transmission
Hull Fittings
Duration:
30 hrs
Progression opportunities:
MCA Approved Engine Course - Part 2
Availability:
Cost:
£600.00
MCA Approved Engine Course Part 2
Spaces available
Spaces available
The objective of the AEC 2 course is to provide students, with theoretical knowledge and practical hands on experience and to enable them to meet the CoC requirements of the new common “Small Vessel” (Yachts, Tugs, Fishing Vessels, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels, of less than 3000 GT and Power Less than 9,000 kW with Unlimited Area of operation.)
The course is 50% theory and 50% practical
Entry requirements:
MCA Approved Engine Course Part 1
Candidates must be over 18 years of age
PLEASE CHECK COURSE AVAILABILITY BEFORE PAYING
Content:
There are eleven outcomes to the training:
Outcome 1 - The learner understands the components and their arrangement in a compression type refrigerant plant and understand basic fault finding
Outcome 2 - Demonstrate a knowledge of the legislative and management requirements within engineering operations
Outcome 3 – Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance systems on-board
Outcome 4 - Demonstrate the knowledge of safe systems of work within an engineering environment
Outcome 5 - Demonstrate the knowledge of safe operations when undertaking lifting and/or slinging operations:
Outcome 6 - Demonstrate the knowledge of the electrical distribution system on-board
Outcome 7 - Demonstrate knowledge to maintain basic hydraulic systems
Outcome 8 - Demonstrate knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance
Outcome 9 - Demonstrate knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance
Outcome 10 - Demonstrate knowledge of the Fresh Water system onboard.
Outcome 11- Demonstrate knowledge of the Sewage system onboard.
Duration:
35 hrs - 1 week
Availability:
Cost:
£850.00
Navigation Aids, Equipment and Simulator Training – Operational Level – NAEST (O)
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Spaces available
This course provides candidates with the fundamental knowledge and skills to keep a safe navigational watch and to use radar, ARPA and other navigational aids to maintain safety of navigation.
Entry requirements:
No formal entry requirements
Content:
The NAEST element is continuously assessed through simulator exercises with a final written examination.
Duration:
5 weeks (inc ECDIS)
Availability:
Spaces available
Spaces available
Spaces available
Cost:
£1,995.00
Navigation Command Course
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Spaces available
NAVIGATION COMMAND COURSE
The certificate gained from this course is one of the requirements for those who wish to obtain Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing) Certificate of Competence. This is a simulator based course.
Content:
- Pilotage
- Passage planning
- Ship handling
- SAR procedures
Duration:
2 weeks, Scottish Maritime Academy
Availability:
Fully booked
Cost:
£1,000.00
Oral Prep
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Spaces available
Intensive short course prior to undertaking MCA Oral examination - Class 1, Class 2, OOW, Master 200, <500 near coastal
Entry requirements:
It is recommended that candidates have the relevant NOE before taking the prep course and have booked their MCA oral exam
Content:
as per relevant syllabus
Duration:
5 days
Availability:
Cost:
£500.00
RYA Short Range Certificate (Radio)
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Spaces available
RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE (RADIO)
A course for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio using international channels. This certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio.
Content:
• Basics of radio operation
• Correct frequencies (channels) to be used
• Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
• Ship to shore telephone calls
• Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
• Search and Rescue (SART)
The course will be examined by a practical and written test.
Duration:
1 day and 3 hours pre-course reading
A £60 RYA exam fee is payable direct to RYA via online system
Availability:
Cost:
£120.00
Seafish Fire Fighting (including Refresher)
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Spaces available
This course is a mandatory basic safety course to be undertaken by all fishermen
Duration:
One day
Availability:
Cost:
£150.00
Seafish Health and Safety
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Spaces available
Mandatory training for new entrant fishermen
Content:
- basic health & safety issues and safety practices
- safety equipment/clothing and guidelines on accident prevention.
- understanding orders and on board communications.
Duration:
One day
Availability:
Cost:
£120.00
Seafish Safety Awareness including Refresher
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Spaces available
To improve the safety culture on board fishing vessels through the management of safety.
Seafish funding is available for refresher training for eligible fishermen
Entry requirements:
Must have at least 2 years fishing experience (minimum class size of 4 required)
Content:
- Understand the legal requirements that control safety in the fishing industry
- Understand health and safety hazards and risks
- Be able to complete a risk assessment
- Be able to develop a safety management system for a fishing vessel
Duration:
One day
Availability:
Sorry, there are no dates scheduled for this course at the moment. To find out when we plan to run this course, please send us an enquiry.
Cost:
£120.00
STCW Elementary First Aid and Seafish First Aid (including Refresher)
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Spaces available
STCW ELEMENTARY FIRST AID
To provide you with a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency on board ship. Assessment is by direct observation, oral questioning and simulated scenarios.
Content:
- Casualty Positioning Resuscitation techniques
- Control of bleeding
- Basic shock management
- Improvised bandages
- Use of materials in a First Aid Kit
- Resuscitation techniques
Duration:
1 day, Scottish Maritime Academy
Availability:
Sorry, there are no dates scheduled for this course at the moment. To find out when we plan to run this course, please send us an enquiry.
Cost:
£120.00
STCW Personal Survival Techniques & Seafish Sea Survival
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Spaces available
The course delivers a basic knowledge and practice of survival techniques and principles that can be applied to maximise the probability of survival following a marine casualty. Training is delivered through a combination of theory and practical sessions.
This is a statutory, one-day course for those entering the Merchant Navy.
Entry requirements:
- Actions prior to abandonment of the vessel
- Basic principles of survival
- Types of survival equipment provided on board ships
- Training and drills
- Correct use of the lifejacket and entering the water from height
- Launching of a liferaft. Righting of a capsized liferaft
- Wet and dry boarding of a liferaft
- Bring aboard an injured casualty
- Hypothermia and other medical factors
- Liferaft first aid
- Liferaft equipment
- Actions to aid location by rescuers
Duration:
1 day, Scottish Maritime Academy
Availability:
Sorry, there are no dates scheduled for this course at the moment. To find out when we plan to run this course, please send us an enquiry.
Cost:
£150.00
STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid
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Spaces available
This four-day course is for seafarers designated to provide first aid on board ship and those needing certificates of competency. The level of knowledge gained will be sufficient to enable the seafarer to take immediate action in the case of injury or illness.
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE WILL BE DELIVERED BY RELY ON NUTEC AT THEIR PREMISES AT ABERDEEN AIRPORT
Content:
The course will cover:
- Examination of a casualty
- Spinal injuries
- Burns and scalds
- The effects of heat and cold
- Fractures, dislocation and muscular injuries
- Radio medical advice
- Pharmacology
- Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia
Duration:
4 days
Progression opportunities:
STCW Medical Care on Board Ship
Availability:
Trainee Deckhand
Spaces available
Spaces available
TRAINEE DECKHAND
This course is ideal if you are looking to start a career in the Merchant Navy, the offshore supply and standby vessel fleet and/or the fishing industry.
Fee waiver may be available.
This course is sponsored by Peterhead Port Authority which allows all new entrants to receive Personal Protective Equipment and have access to survival equipment.
Entry requirements:
Candidates must be at least 17 years old.
A basic level of core skills are required. Entry to the course is by interview.
Content:
This course covers all the basic requirements of a trainee deckhand. STCW basic safety training (personal survival techniques; first aid; personal safety and social responsibilities and security awareness) and Seafish mandatory safety certificates
Duration:
12 weeks, Scottish Martime Academy
Progression opportunities:
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to seek employment in the standby and supply sector and on board fishing vessels.
After 6 months sea service you will have the opportunity to undertake Efficient Deckhand certification towards Able Bodied seafarer.
Availability:
Spaces available
Spaces available
Cost:
£1,850.00
Funding support
Funding options include:
Marine Society
Applicable to support:
•Deck Officer Class 1 Fishing (if converting to OOW Unlimited)
MARS Training Shipping Fund
Applicable to support:
•Selected Fishing courses
MARS funding application forms are available from the Academy
The Theodore Salvesen Memorial Trust
Applicable to support:
•Selected Merchant Navy and Fishing courses
Grants are available to individuals where financial hardship/difficulty is experienced. More details can be found at: www.tsmtrust.com
Seafish
Seafish grants may be available for eligible fishermen. Please contact the Academy for more information.
Applicable to support:
•Selected short sea fishing safety courses
•Deck Officer Class 2 Fishing
•Deck Officer Class 1 Fishing
Seafish may also offer funding to fishermen who want to undertake voluntary training to develop their safety skills.