Deck Officer of the Watch (OOW) less than 500GT near-coastal Written Exam Preparation Course including MCA Signals
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You will study over a short period of time.
Start in: Variable
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: Short course
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course is suitable for candidates who are aiming to obtain an Officer of the Watch (OOW) less than 500GT near-coastal from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It is designed to prepare candidates to sit the SQA written examinations which are required as part of this qualification.
Entry requirements
Sea Service Requirement: 36 months seagoing service in the deck department.
Candidates should satisfy themselves that they meet all the entry requirements for the issue of a Notice of Eligibility (NOE) by the MCA.
This course prepares students to undertake the written examinations that are part of the requirements to obtain an Officer of the Watch (OOW) less than 500GT near-coastal Certificate of Competency from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
These written examinations are as follows:
- General Ship Knowledge
- Chartwork and coastal navigation
- Meteorology
The MCA Signals Exam will also be completed during the course.
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of the course candidates should be ready to sit their written exams. If successful in these exams, and once they have completed the additional elements, candidates can then go on to obtain their Officer of the Watch (OOW) less than 500GT near-coastal Certificate of Competency.
To obtain an Officer of the Watch (OOW) less than 500GT near-coastal Certificate of Competency candidates are required to achieve the following ancillary courses:
STCW Medical First Aid at Sea
NAEST (Operational)
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) or GMDSS Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC)
Efficient Deck Hand
HELM (Operational)
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
You will also be required to complete an oral examination. An oral examination preparation course is offered separately.
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