Professional Diploma in Marine Operations

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Professional Diploma in Marine Operations

City of Glasgow College
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About This Course:

This course is designed for school leavers who have gained at least 120 UCAS points and who wish to become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at college and at sea.

It incorporates both the SQA HND Nautical Science and the Professional Development Award in Marine Operations. SAAS funding is available for Phase 1 and 3 of this course for eligible students.

All students are sponsored by various shipping companies or training agencies, who provide the sea phases on ships operating worldwide. Applicants should be made via sponsoring companies, full details of which can be obtained from the School of Nautical St…

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Overview

About This Course:

This course is designed for school leavers who have gained at least 120 UCAS points and who wish to become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at college and at sea.

It incorporates both the SQA HND Nautical Science and the Professional Development Award in Marine Operations. SAAS funding is available for Phase 1 and 3 of this course for eligible students.

All students are sponsored by various shipping companies or training agencies, who provide the sea phases on ships operating worldwide. Applicants should be made via sponsoring companies, full details of which can be obtained from the School of Nautical Studies.

What You Need:
  • Standard Grade: Passes at Grade 3 or above (Mathematics to Grade 2) or GCSE passes at Grade C or above or a pass at Intermediate 2 in Mathematics, English or a subject involving the use of English. A science subject with a significant content of a physical science.
  • Plus Higher Level/A Level: One or more passes at Higher Level/A Level subjects, amounting to at least 120 points on the UCAS tariff system, one of which should preferably be Mathematics or a physical science subject.

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What You Study:

Bridge Watchkeeping, Passage Planning, Seamanship, Shipboard Operations, Naval Architecture, Management, Professional Development, Personal Development, and Managing Projects.

After The Course:

Career

Merchant Navy Deck Officer or shore based employment in the shipping industry.

Continuing Study

Higher level Deck Officer qualifications, Master Mariner, Degree programmes in Maritime Studies with various institutions.

How Long:

Three years to Certified Deck Officer status. Starts January and September.

Location:

Riverside Campus.

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