Aquaculture, Marine and Maritime Skills SCQF 5 (Mallaig) NQ
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: NQ
Study at: Mallaig
Start in: January; August
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally., You will come together with other students for short, intensive periods (e.g., a day, week or longer).
Duration: Full time: 18 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
The maritime sector is a growth area within the Scottish economy, have you ever thought about a career change or a life at sea?
If you already work within the Maritime Sector and want to gain further certification or experience then this course could also be useful.
All we ask is that you have an interest in the maritime sector and a willingness to learn new things.
This course is designed to get you into employment or improve the skills you already have and make you more competent to use your own boats at sea.
The course can be used as a gateway to the following industries.
• Ferries (Including Hospitality and Retail)
• Merchant Navy (Modern Apprenticeships)
• Logistics
• Aquaculture
• Commercial Fishing
• Further Study (NC Shipping and Maritime Operations Course) and on to Merchant Navy Cadetships
• Leisure Industry
You will also have the advantage of being taught by a master mariner and have the use of our own vessel, the Levanto, for practical aspects of your course.
The certification you can achieve as part of the course is
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat
- RYA Essential Navigation
- RYA VHF Radio
- MCA PST Personal Survival Techniques
- MCA PSSR Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- MCA EFA Elementary First Aid
During your course, we'll also introduce you to using a range of digital technologies, which will help you get the most from your course and at the same time develop your digital skills. Find out more about key computing skills and essential student skills.
There are no set entry requirements for this course.
- You should have an interest in the Maritime Sector or already work within it
If you're considering a career change, don't let a lack of maritime experience stop you from applying for this course. Basic training will be given to help you gain the skills required to work within this industry. - You will be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course
- Mature students are very welcome
You will study:
- Seamanship
- Aquaculture
- Small Boat Engineering
- Navigation
- Rope Handling
- Boat Handling
- Maritime Environment
- ICT Skills
Practical days will include:
- RYA Power Boat Level 2
- Navigation
- Seamanship & Rope Handling
- STCW PSSR
- STCW PST
- RYA SRC (VHF)
- STCW EFA
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
The course is delivered primarily online, with four practical weeks taking place either side of the October half-term break. Both the online and practical sessions are delivered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Online learning can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, including any of our UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses. The practical elements are based in Mallaig, although some of the industry qualifications included in the course can also be completed at our centres in Ullapool or Stornoway.
How long will my course last?
18 Weeks- Mallaig
- Online
Start date
August and January each year.
Fees
Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.
Funding
Students may also qualify for bursary funding.
Equipment
Internet connection and a suitable device with headphones, microphone and camera (minimum spec) is required. Please email us if you have any concerns about connectivity or equipment.
What can I do on completion of my course?
When you finish this course you will have several choices available for future employment or study making use of both strands of learning (boat skills and aquaculture).
You might want to continue your studies with our NC Shipping and Maritime Operations (SCQF level 6), you could consider a career in the merchant navy, by applying for a cadetship with national shipping companies OR you could apply for a modern apprenticeship in Harbour Operations, Deck Rating or Hospitality (on-board).
Another career route could be into the marine/aquaculture sector - increasingly important for Scotland since seafood is one of our major exports; helping to sustain economic growth in the rural and coastal communities of the north and west. Fish farming and its related industries has several great career opportunities.
If you wish to move straight into employment then you could apply for jobs, which will make use of the boat skills and aquaculture skills learned in the course. Jobs such as trainee fish farm technicians; boat crew at fish farms or harbour operatives for local ferry companies.
You could also enter the leisure sector as a boat crew or sailing instructor after further suitable training.
You could work in freight logistics or the commercial fishing industry.
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