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CONTENTS

W E L C O M E T O T H E

Part 1: Our Customers

Students ......................................................2Companies and Training Organisations.......2

Part 2: The College

Introduction ................................................3The Campus ...............................................3Full Mission Ship Simulator .........................3Survival Training ..........................................4Accommodation..........................................4 College Staff................................................4Maritime and Coastguard Agency...............4

Part 3: STCW95

STCW95 .....................................................5Background .................................................5

Part 4: National Vocational Qualifications

National Vocational Qualifications ..............6 How they tie-in with the MN.....................7 How VQs are made up...............................8 Route A and Route B Training Programmes..............................................11

Part 5: Route A. Cadet and Officer NVQ

College-based Training Programme Deck Cadet and Officer Training ..............12

Part 6: Route B. Flexible Vocational

Qualification Route

How does the Flexible Learning Programmework? .......................................................15FVQ Level 3 Learning Modules ................16FVQ Level 4 Learning Modules ................17

Part 7: Cadet and Officer Non-VQ Training

Programme

STCW95 OOW ........................................18 STCW95 Chief Mate.................................18 STCW95 Master .......................................18 Seatime Requirements for non-VQ route.18Medical and Sight Tests .............................19

Part 8: Combined Certificate of Competence

and BSc (Hons) in Nautical Science...........20

Part 9: Royal Yachting Association

Courses ..........................................................22

Part 10: STCW95 Short Courses

Short Courses ...........................................23Personal Survival Techniques ....................23Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (Basic) ..23Elementary First Aid .................................23 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities..........................................23Medical First Aid .......................................23 NaRAS (O)................................................24 PSC & RB ..................................................24 Advanced Fire Fighting .............................24GMDSS .....................................................24

GOCLRCROCSRCCAA Offshore RO

NaRAS (M)................................................25 Medical Care.............................................25 Bridge Watchkeeping Preparatory............25 ARPA.........................................................25 Small Vessels Radar ...................................26 Bridge Team Management ........................26 Fast Rescue Boats .....................................26 Efficient Deck Hand..................................26 Tanker Safety Oil Familiarisation ..............26Tanker Safety oil Specialisation .................26 Chemical Tanker Specialisation.................26 Safety Officers...........................................27Ship Security Officers................................27Company Security Officers.......................27Discipline and Dismissal............................27Health and Safety......................................27College Address and Contact Numbers...27Glossary of Terms .....................................28

FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS

Blackpool and The Fylde College Tel +44(0) 1253 779123 Fax +44(0) 1253 7730142

Part 1: Our Customers

Your success and achievement is our business.We concentrate on providing a supportiveenvironment which will promote your learning.Our aim is to generate confidence in yourcompetence and to help you to achieve thequalification in your sights.

Students from all over the world have beenwelcomed at Fleetwood for many years. Ourcompetitive pricing and congenial environmenthave appealed to seafarers from manybackgrounds. Once students have booked on aprogramme we will help with visa applicationsand other documentary procedures.

Weekly tutorials for each group offer theopportunity to discuss academic or problems ofa personal matter. A team of professionals inthe Student Services Unit is on stand-by tooffer help, guidance and counselling wheneverit is needed. Subject topic clinics are alsoincluded in the timetable schedule and give theopportunity to cover academic ground asecond time.

We will be delighted to discuss your particulartraining needs and will always try to run extracourses on demand.

We always endeavour to follow theprogrammes described in this Prospectus;however, the College reserves the right tocancel, amend or alter the dates and costs ofcourses and programmes if necessary. If thathappens we will give as much advance notice aspossible to our customers.

For more information on the programmes atFleetwood, please come and visit us. In themeantime do not hesitate to call or write to thefollowing address:

The School of Maritime OperationsFleetwood Nautical Campus Broadwater Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 8JZ

Tel: 44 (0) 1253 779123Fax: 44 (0) 1253 773014email: [email protected]

Companies and Training OrganisationsStudents



email: [email protected] Fleetwood Nautical Campus 3

Part 2: The CollegeMISSION STATEMENT

To be Leaders in PersonalDevelopment through Quality

Education and Training

Blackpool and The Fylde College is a largeFurther Education institution in the North Westof England. Spread over four main sites alongthe Fylde Coast it enrols over 25,000 studentseach year (4,500 Full-Time Equivalents). TheCollege offers a comprehensive range ofFurther and Higher Education Programmes.Please visit our website athttp://www.blackpool.ac.uk

On the Nautical Campus at Fleetwood,Blackpool and The Fylde College is a majorprovider of Merchant Navy Deck Trainingwhich ranges from Rating to Master.

The School of Maritime Operations is approvedby the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency(MCA), the Edexcel Foundation (BTEC) andthe Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) todeliver Courses leading to Deck OfficerCertificates of Competency and otherqualifications in the Merchant Navy.

The programmes include Cadet and DeckRating Training Programmes to Master Mariner,STCW95 Short Courses, National VocationalQualifications in Merchant Vessel Operations,an HND in Nautical Science and the first yearof a BSc (Hons) in Maritime Studies.

The Nautical Campus is situated in extensivegrounds on the outskirts of Fleetwood. We arewell placed for road and rail access. It is easilyreached by road (M6, M55, A585), by rail(Blackpool North) and Manchester Airport is11/2 hours away.

The main building houses the classrooms,including the 5-Bridge Full Mission ShipSimulator, Computer Suites, Electronic Labs forGMDSS and Navigational Instruments. We havean up-to-date Learning Resource Centrespecialising in Maritime publications. Studentsuse the latest computers for word-processing,other software packages and access to theInternet. CD-ROM is available for study andresearch.

Our state-of-the-art Environmental SurvivalTraining Tank is also situated on the campus.The Student Common Room, Refectory andAdministrative Offices are on the ground floor,while next door are the Halls of Residence.

Off-site we have facilities in Fleetwood at themarine lake for Boatwork & Seamanship, andsurvival exercises using a Training Platform onthe River Wyre.

The Fire Fighting Training takes place at ourpurpose-built Fire Ground located at BurnNaze/Thornton.

The College Radar Station overlooks theshipping channels into Fleetwood andHeysham. The Radar Station is where most ofthe Navigation and Radar (Operational) courseis held. It is fitted with the latest GPS Satnavreceivers as well as other electronic radionavigational aids and radars.

In this age of inner city congestion our spaciouscampus and plentiful parking are tangiblebenefits. For those who wish to live off thecampus there is plenty of local accommodationto rent at realistic prices.

The main campus of Blackpool and The FyldeCollege is at Bispham, which is approximatelythree miles from the Fleetwood campus.

The College has a Full Mission Simulatorcomprising of five bridges, and is one of themost modern in the world.

The database consists of approximately fortygeographical areas accurately modelled andapproximately 30 ship models that have beenhydrodynamically modelled and verified asbeing accurate.

A range of courses are run at regular intervals,these being the NARAS(O), NARAS(M), BridgeTeam Management, ECDIS, and ship handlingcourses.

In addition to the regular courses the Simulatoris suitable for use in Bridge ResourceManagement Training, Pilot Training, Researchand Development Projects and AccidentInvestigation.

The flexibility of the Simulator configurationensures that specialist projects or courses canbe designed quickly and economically to theexact requirements of the client. New areasand models may be built to the clientspecifications at competitive prices.

The College will be pleased to assist in thedesign of courses and programmes tailor-madeto individual organisations.

Full Mission Ship Simulator

The Campus

Introduction


The Nautical Campus is also home to theFleetwood Offshore Survival Centre, (FOSC).FOSC is one of the leading centres of OffshoreSurvival Training in the United Kingdom. Itprovides training for both the offshore oil andgas industries and Merchant Navy personnel.Courses offered include Survival, Fast RescueCraft (Coxn and Boatman) and FirefightingTraining approved by the MCA, the OffshorePetroleum Industry Training Organisation andthe Norwegian equivalent, the OljeindustriensLansforening (OLF).

The Maritime Operations Section utilises thesecourses where appropriate. The OffshoreCentre, through our in-house FleetwoodTesting Laboratory (FTL), also provides atesting service for Personal Protection andSurvival Equipment approved by UKAS, MCA,Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry ofDefence. FTL is a Notified Body and tests toEuropean Test Centre (CEN) standards.

Please call Fleetwood Testing Laboratory on01253 779123 for further information or email [email protected]

We have a 100-bed Hall of Residence onCampus. This offers basic student bedsitaccommodation at very reasonable rates.Please phone the Campus on +44 (0) 1253 504711 or +44 (0)1253 779123to enquire further or make bookings. Securityat the Halls of Residence can be contacted on(0)1253 873373.

The College also maintains a list of approvedhotels and guest houses.

The majority of the Lecturers on the MaritimeProgrammes are qualified as Master Mariner orhave appropriate professional qualifications. Inaddition, Lecturers hold qualifications such asDegrees, Management Qualifications andTeaching Certificates. Lecturing staff hold, orare working towards Assessor Awards.

The Administrative, Domestic and otherSupport Staff are keen to provide you with aservice which will ensure a smooth and efficientstay at College.

The College is keen to promote StaffDevelopment and we encourage in-house and

external training. Staff Appraisal is used toidentify target areas for development.

The Offshore unit is accredited to ISO 9000.Maritime Operations is accredited to ISO9001:2000. The college achieved accreditationas an Investor in People in 1998.

The information accompanying this Prospectusdeals with the requirements of the programmesin detail, dates and costs of the courses are alsoattached for your perusal. Prospective studentsshould read the relevant sections closely. We must stress that if you are in anydoubt as to your eligibility to study for aCertificate you must check with theMaritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)in Southampton. This is a statutory matterand only the MCA can help with yourenquiries. The college is unable tocomment on matters of eligibility.Overseas students: please make sure ofyour eligibility before travelling to theUnited Kingdom.

The address of the Maritime and CoastguardAgency is:

MCA Spring Place 105 Commercial RoadSouthampton SO15 1EG

Tel: 023 803 29100Fax: 023 803 29252

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

College Staff

Accommodation

Survival Training




Part 3: STCW95

As you are aware, the implementation of therevised International Convention on Standardsof Training, Certification and Watchkeeping forSeafarers (STCW95) is now in force.

This has made administrations and traininginstitutions throughout the world examine theway in which they deliver their maritimeprogrammes and, in some cases, make changesto come in line with the STCW95requirements.

STCW95 places much more emphasis onindividuals being able to carry out the job aswell as being tested academically. Although theUK had started to develop National VocationalQualifications (NVQs) (see Part 4) in MarineVessel Operations before STCW95, thecomparison between the two is very closewhich is the reason the MCA have decidedthat, in future, Certificates of Competency inthe Merchant Navy will be linked to the NVQsystem.

Under the STCW95 Regulations the formerCertificate names of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 arereplaced by Master, Chief Mate and Officer ofthe Watch.

For many years in the United Kingdom, underSTCW78, we have delivered the academicknowledge required for Master and Chief Mateat the same time - the Combined 2/1 (Deck)Course. Successful completion of this courseresulted in the award of a Class 2 Certificate ofCompetency. The principle behind this was thatthe Chief Mate should have the same academicknowledge as the Master (so that he/she couldtake over in the event of an emergency).Candidates for Class 1 needed to get moreseatime and pass an additional MCA Oralsexamination. It is therefore reassuring to knowthat STCW95 adopts this same principle. Thatis, all candidates for Chief Mate will have tocomplete the academic knowledge needed fora Master’s Certificate. In STCW95 therequirements for this are listed under TableAII/2.

As mentioned above, the United Kingdom hasintroduced a scheme of training for UK-basedCadets and Officers based on VocationalQualifications (VQs). They depend on thecandidate acquiring Performance Evidence

(following tasks and gathering the evidence in aportfolio) and Underpinning Knowledge (theacademic part usually delivered in College).Seafarers following the VQ route (on arecognised course of training) will not need asmuch seatime as in the past to meet therequirements of STCW95.

There is, of course, a Non-VQ route tocertification which runs alongside the VQRoute. Please refer to Part 7 if you wish tofollow the Non-VQ Route.

The MCA have published a comprehensiveseries of MGNs concerned with Training andCertification.

As well as the consecutive MGN Number(which may change over time), each MGN isalso given a Part Number which will be keptthe same in future editions.

The Parts are as follows:

Background

STCW95

PartNumber MGN Content

1 General requirements forcertification and medical fitness

2 Certificates of competence - deckdepartment

3 Certificates of competence - enginedepartment

4 Certificates of competence - radiopersonnel

5 Special training requirements forpersonnel on certain types of ships

6 Emergency, occupational safety,medical care and survival functions

7 Alternative certification - dualcertification

8 Education and Training schemes9 Procedure for the issue and

revalidation of certificates ofcompetence, marine engine operatorlicences and tanker endorsements

10 Ratings11 Conduct of MCA Oral examinations12 Safety training for concessionaires

working on passenger ships13 Use of fishing vessel certificates of

competency in standby, seismicsurvey and oceanographic researchvessels - revised arrangements

14 STCW95 application to certificates ofservice

15 Certification of inshore tug personnel16 Certification of inshore craft

personnel (other than tugs)

Table 1


Part 4: NationalVocational Qualifications

What is a Vocational Qualification?

Vocational Qualifications are commonthroughout British Industry. In Scotland they arecalled Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)while in the rest of the UK they are known asNational Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).

NVQs were introduced by the MCA as a routeto UK Merchant Navy Officer certification in1995 (please see Merchant Shipping NoticeM1634), and have become a major part of

marine training provision. Deck NVQs areentitled Marine Vessel Support/Operations(MVS) or (MVO), whilst marine engineeringNVQs are called Marine Vessel Engineering(MVE). NVQs may be divided into five LEVELSwith Level 1 being the most basic and Level 5the highest. Each increase in Level brings agreater degree of academic knowledge andresponsibility required of the candidate. (SeeTable 2).

In September 1995, Blackpool and The FyldeCollege piloted the introduction of NationalVocational Qualifications in the UK MerchantNavy and this system is now well-embedded.Numerous groups of Cadet Officers have nowqualified as STCW95 Officers of the Watchthrough this system.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)


NVQ Level Descriptor

1 competence in the performance of a range of work activities, most of which maybe routine and predictable

2 competence in a significant range of varied work activities performed in a variety ofcontexts. Some of the activities are complex or non-routine. Some individualresponsibility and autonomy. Collaboration with others may be required (eg as partof a team)

3 competence in a broad range of varied work activities; considerable responsibilityand autonomy. Control and guidance of others

4 competence in a broad range of complex, technical and professional workactivities. Substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibilityfor the work and allocation of resources

5 application of a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniquesacross a wide variety of contexts. Substantial personal autonomy. Accountability foranalysis and diagnosis, design, planning, execution and evaluation

Table 2: NVQ Level Descriptors



How do Marine VQs tie-in with Merchant

Navy Deck Officer Certification?

Deck NVQs are linked to Merchant Navy DeckCertificates of Competency as shown in Table 3and comply with the requirements of the newSTCW95 Convention.

NVQ (MVO Level) MN (Deck) Comparison

1 Not available

2 Rating (EDH, PSC&RB)

3 Officer in charge of a Navigational Watch (unlimited)

4 Chief Mate (unlimited) and Master

5 This is a higher qualification and may be sought, for instance, by Senior Officers,Company Superintendents, Port Captains, Surveyors and College Lecturers. It isstill under development

Table 3: NVQ/MN (Deck) Comparison

Notes on Table 3:

• The MN Certificate titles are the new onesused in STCW95.

• The Table above shows the links betweenNVQs and unlimited Certificates ofCompetency. These certificates may qualifyyou to serve in a higher capacity on ships oflimited tonnage and/or operating area.

• The Maritime and Coastguard Agency(MCA) have published a diagram in Trainingand Certification Guidance Part 2 whichshows the complete structure.

You are strongly recommended to obtain a fullcopy of Part 2 (and amendment) and read thecontents thoroughly. If you are aboard ship, theMaster will be able to let you see a copy of theMGN. If ashore and employed, your Company maybe able to help, or you could visit a Marine Office.The MCA website www.mcga.gov.uk may containthe information you require. Alternatively you canwrite for a copy (there may be a charge) to the:

MCASpring Place105 Commercial RoadSouthamptonSO15 1EG

Tel: 023 803 29100Fax: 023 803 29252


How are VQs made up?

VQs are made up of two components:

• the academic knowledge required to do ajob - this is known as the UnderpinningKnowledge or UPK

and

• evidence that you can actually andcompetently do the job to which the VQrelates. You have to produce PerformanceEvidence (PE) to satisfy this requirement.

These two components will be assessed and,provided you meet all the requirements, youwill be awarded your VQ. Thus:

UPK + PE = VQ

VQs are achieved by gaining credit for a certainnumber of specified UNITS which togethermake up the qualification. These Units havebeen written by the industry in conjunctionwith and approved by the MCA. They lay downthe standard of performance you have to reach.

Following their introduction in 1995, the VQswere rigorously overhauled in 1999/2000 andmany changes and improvements made to thesystem.

One significant advance has been identificationand development of common VQ Units thatcan be achieved by personnel in the MerchantNavy, the Fishing Industry and the TowingSector. This is designed to facilitate transfer ofpersonnel between the sectors.

Pathways

Each qualification has a series of PATHWAYS.Each Pathway is linked to a specific sector andyou will decide which one to follow dependingon your employment.

The level 2 Marine Vessel Support qualificationhas 4 pathways

The level 3 Marine Vessel Operations has 6pathways

The level 3 Marine Engineering Operations has5 pathways

The level 4 Marine Vessel Operations has 5Pathways

The level 4 Marine Engineering Operations has3 pathways

Level 5 Marine Vessel Management and Marine

Engineering Management have been identifiedas being required but are not within the currentproject.

An example of Pathways

Level 3 Qualification

Having decided which of the Pathways isapplicable, you then refer to a matrix ofindividual NVQ Units which indicates whichones you have to follow. Some of the Units willbe common across more than one Pathway toallow sector-transferability.

Please refer to Table 5 and Table 5a asapplicable. There is an equivalent Table foreach qualification.


Pathways Marine Vessel Operations

Pathway A Officer of the unlimitedwatch MN

Pathway B Officer of the under 500watch GT Near

coastal

Pathway C Mate Fishing unlimited

Pathway D Skipper Fishing Inshore

Pathway E Bridge Tugswatchkeeper Inshore

Pathway F Bridge Tugs Nearwatchkeeper Coastal

Table 4



Table 5

Level 3 QualificationPathways Marine Vessel Operations No of unitsPathway A Officer of the watch MN (unlimited) 9Pathway B Officer of the watch (under 500 GT Near coastal) 8Pathway C Mate Fishing (unlimited) 8Pathway D Skipper Fishing (Inshore) 9Pathway E Bridge watchkeeper (Tugs Inshore) 8Pathway F Bridge watchkeeper (Tugs Near Coastal) 9

Pathway Units A B C D E F101 Communicate using equipment and visual means (SRC) X102 Communicate using equipment and visual means (LRC) X103 Communicate using equipment and visual means (ROC) X X X104 Communicate using equipment and visual means (GOC) X122 Respond to emergencies on board ship X X X X X123 Control overall response to emergencies in a small vessel X125 Take charge of survival craft and rescue boats X X X X142 Maintain a legal and safe working environment on board ship X X X X X X144 Create, maintain and enhance productive working X X

relationships on board ship202 Control the mooring, anchoring and security of the vessel X X X204 Maintain a navigational watch during an inshore area passage X X205 Maintain a navigational watch on a small vessel in the near X X

coastal area207 Maintain a navigational watch in the unlimited area X X211 Prepare and plan the passage for an inshore area X221 Manoeuvre a small vessel in the near coastal area X X X231 Initiate response to navigation emergencies in a small X X X

vessel in the near coastal area232 Initiate response to navigation emergencies in all vessels X X307 Operate small vessel propulsion machinery auxiliary A X

engines and services401 Operate fishing equipment X406 Manage and control fishing operations X X407 Select and rig fishing gear X412 Monitor and control vessel operations X X422 Control operations on board the tug X XAdditional units313 Operate and maintain vessel pumping systems 314 Operate small vessel electrical equipment402 Handle and stow the catch 403 Construct and repair fishing gear408 Implement and maintain quality assurance for fishing operations 512 Monitor and control oil tanker cargo operations 515 Monitor and control small domestic ro-ro operations



Table 5a

Pathway Units A B C D E102 Communicate using equipment and visual means (LRC) X X103 Communicate using equipment and visual means (ROC) X104 Communicate using equipment and visual means (GOC) X111 Ensure the seaworthiness of a small vessel in the near coastal area X X X113 Ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel in the unlimited area X X123 Control overall response to emergencies in a small vessel X X X124 Control the overall response to emergencies X X126 Provide medical services X X132 Maintain the vessel’s hull, fittings and equipment X143 Ensure a legal and a safe working environment on board X X X X X

ship 202 Control the mooring, anchoring and security of the vessel X205 Maintain a navigational watch on a small vessel in the near X

coastal area211 Prepare and plan the voyage for an inshore area X212 Plan and execute the voyage for a near coastal area X X213 Plan and conduct navigation for an ocean going voyage X X214 Control navigation and ship handling in all conditions X X221 Manoeuvre a small vessel in the near coastal area X X X233 Direct the response to navigation emergencies X X X X X1 unit from 404 or 405 X X406 Manage and control fishing operations X X407 Select and rig fishing gear X408 Implement and maintain quality assurance for fishing operations X X413 Plan and direct vessel operations X423 Direct tug operations X XMCI C4 Create effective working relationships X X X X XMCI A1 Maintain activities to meet requirements XMCI B1 Support the efficient use of resources XMCI C1 Manage yourself XOptional units within all pathways - Unit requirement see above 404 Determine opportunities for catching fish405 Determine opportunities for catching shellfish

Additional Units127 Direct overall response to emergencies145 Ensure compliance with commercial obligations307 Operate small vessel propulsion machinery, auxiliary engines and services502 Carry out fishery liaison duties on board ship513 Plan and direct oil tanker cargo operations514 Control dynamical positioning of a shuttle tankerA1 Assessor Award

Level 4 QualificationPathways Marine Vessel Operations No of unitsPathway A Chief Mate MN (unlimited) 13Pathway B Skipper Fishing (limited) 13Pathway C Skipper Fishing (unlimited) 12Pathway D Tug Master (inshore) 9Pathway E Tug Master (near coastal) 10

The college is pleased to offer guidance to seafarers in deciding which NVQ is appropriate



How do I get a Marine VQ?

The College offers two main routes towards aVocational Qualification described below:

Route A - Training Programmes This is designed for Cadets, Officers and othertrainees who intend following the pre-plannedTraining Programme lasting several years anddescribed in Part 5.

The college provides most of the UPK whilethe sea phases are used to generate the PE.Assessment is carried out mainly at College.

Route B - Flexible Route to VQs It is widely recognised and appreciated thatPath A is not going to be suitable or indeedpossible for many who are at sea. You may wishto obtain a higher Certificate of Competency,or add to an existing STCW78 Certificate toobtain a specific STCW95 Certificate.

It is for this reason that Blackpool and TheFylde College, in partnership with MARITAS,have developed a Flexible VocationalQualification Route to Deck OfficerCertification based on assessment at a locationin the UK to suit you, combined withalternative ways to achieve the UnderpinningKnowledge.

On this scheme, due credit will be given foryour past experience and your academicachievements to date. This is known asAccreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

The following parts describe Routes A and B.


Part 5: Route A. Cadetand Officer NVQCollege-based TrainingProgramme:

We were involved in the initial pilot programmeand offer these qualifications as an integral partof our Deck Training Programme. CadetOfficers will achieve NVQ Level 2 MarineVessel Support and 3 in Marine VesselOperations and Part 1 of the HND in NauticalScience as part of the programme.

Deck Ratings follow an NVQ Level 2. They maygo on to Level 3 (OOW) if the Companywishes to consider this and provided thecandidate displays the necessary aptitude.

Progress to NVQ Level 4 is offered eitherseamlessly after completion of Level 3 oralternatively after a seatime phase toconsolidate. Officers wishing to study theUnderpinning Knowledge of NVQ Level 4,which equates to Part 2 of the HND, may startthe 26 week course each term (January, afterEaster and September). At the end of thisCollege period (which may be split into two 13weeks blocks separated by sea-time) Officersreturn to sea with a Portfolio and commencegathering evidence towards their Level 4Assessment.

When this is complete the Officers return toCollege for a 8 week Phase during which timethey will have their Level 4 Assessed and alsoprepare for the Chief Mate Orals Exam. Aftermore seatime (as holder of a Chief Mate’sCertificate, Officers may return for anothershort College Phase to prepare for Master’sOrals). See next section

NVQs require a student to build a portfolio ofevidence which can be assessed against specificperformance criteria laid down by theMerchant Navy Training Board. Theseassessments must be conducted by qualifiedassessors.

The flexibility of the NVQ approach means thatcandidates may elect to study the academiccomponents by whichever mixture of routes isconvenient. To facilitate this flexibility Blackpooland The Fylde College has investedconsiderably in the development andimplementation of a Flexible LearningProgramme (FLP). The Flexible VQ Route to

Certification is described fully in Part 6.

Holders of existing Certificates of Competencymay switch to an NVQ Programme if they sowish.

The Deck Cadet and Officer TrainingProgramme is approved by the UK MerchantNavy Training Board and is intended for thosefollowing the NVQ Route to Certification. It isavailable to Home and Overseas Companiesand we would be delighted to discuss enrollingyour cadets on the scheme.

Notes:

1. The College provides Monitor and Review(M&R) sessions at College during the SeaPhases. At pre-arranged times, Cadets andOfficers may attend to have a private tutorialwith a member of staff to discuss progressto date and other matters of concern. Thereis an additional cost for this optional service.

2. The College welcomes Cadets and Officerswhen on leave to use our Learning ResourceCentre for self-directed learning.

3. All Cadets are uniformed during CollegePhases and, unless companies specificallyrequest otherwise, are expected to live inthe College Hall of Residence.

4. When Cadets reach the end of their trainingcompanies may elect to enrol them straightonto the NVQ 4 Course starting the nextterm or, alternatively, postpone NVQ 4 toallow a period of consolidation back at sea asOfficer of the Watch.

5. The Simulator training for NaRAS (M) mustbe undertaken after the qualifying sea servicefor a second Certificate of Competency hasbeen completed.

This advice is taken from the relevant MGNs.You are strongly advised to contact theMCA direct if you are concerned aboutyour seatime or eligibility to hold aCertificate of Competence. This is astatutory matter and the College is unableto make judgements concerning individualcases.

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch

• 12 months sea service (including 6 monthswatchkeeping duties) while following anapproved onboard training programme

Sea-time Requirements for Cadets andOfficers on the VQ Route to Certification

Deck Cadet and Officer NVQ TrainingProgramme: College-based




leading to the VQ. Sea service prior to theVQ Programme may not be counted.

Chief Mate

• 12 months sea service whilst holding anunlimited watchkeeping certificate. Thisapplies after the UPK for level 4 has beendelivered. VQ Sea service prior toregistration may not be counted.

Master - unlimited trading area and ship

size

• 36 months as OOW which must include 12months with a Chief Mate’s Certificate

• or 12 months as Chief Mate (on ships > 500 gt) + 12 months as OOW.

Note: there are different seatime requirementsfor Officers and Masters on ships less than3000gt in unlimited trading areas and ships lessthan 500 gt in Near Coastal trading areas.Please refer to the table in Training andCertification Guidance Part 2.

Important: Please remember this Programme isfor the VQ Route to Certification. There willstill be a non-VQ Route to Certification and thisis described in Part 7.



Phase Location Duration Content (HND Units)

1 College 6/8 weeks Pre-sea STCWL2 UPKPSC & RB UPKEDH UPK

2 At sea L2 portfolio

3 College 13 weeks L2 assessmentAcademic rampL3 UPK/HND Part 1Chartwork: Unit 2Tides and Sailings: Unit 3Ship Construction: Unit 9


5 College 24 weeks L3 UPK/HND Part 1Celestial Navigation: Unit 1Meteorology: Unit 4Bridge Watchkeeping: Unit 5Emergency Response: Unit 6Cargo Work: Unit 7Ship Stability: Unit 8Marine Law and Management: Unit 10GMDSSMFANaRAST (O)AFF


7 College 4 weeks L3 assessmentOOW Orals preparation

22 weeks L4 UPK/HND Part 2Passage Planning: Unit 21Bridge Management: Unit 22Meteorology 2: Unit 23Ship Stability 2: Unit 24Structures and Maintenance: Unit 25Cargo & Port Operations: Unit 26Business: Unit 27Management: Unit 28(9 credits)

8 At sea L4 Portfolio

9 College 12 weeks L4 assessmentChief Mates Orals PreparationMarine Engineering: Unit 29Emergency Planning: Unit 32NaRAST (M)Medicare

10 At sea

11 College 4-6 weeks Masters Orals Preparation

Table 6: Cadet and Officer Training Programme



Part 6: Route B. The Flexible Route toVocational QualificationA more flexible way of obtaining the UPK(underpinning knowledge) required for avocational qualification, leading to deck officercertification, for experienced seafarers who arecapable of learning on their own.

How does the Flexible Learning Programme

work?

Once you have decided to use the ‘flexible’route, you should contact the Flexible LearningProgramme (FLP) Administrator for an‘Application to Enrol’ form.

As part of the enrolment process, whichincludes College and Edexcel registration, youwill be given an Initial Appraisal by anexperienced Assessor from MARITAS (MaritimeTraining & Assessment Services) and this willtake place at a mutually convenient time andplace (on the UK mainland).

The purpose of the Initial Appraisal is todiscover how much learning has actually takenplace from past experience, course work andprevious employment and this will takebetween three and six hours. The informationgained in this appraisal will help to constructyour ‘Action Plan’ towards final certification.

The ‘Action Plan’ will indicate to the programmanager which modules of learning you willneed, (see tables 7a and 7b) and the areas ofassessment that you will have to undertake toprove competence in those areas.

On completion of the enrolment process, youwill be provided with a portfolio to complete,which involves collecting evidence of learning inthe actual workplace and is also supplied withthe necessary modules and guidance forcompleting the ‘underpinning knowledge’.

A mentorship service is offered throughoutyour course of learning and you are encouragedto make regular contact with your mentor sothat progress can be tracked effectively.

Contact may be made by arranged collegevisits, by e-mail, and/or by telephone.

Once you have achieved competence in allareas, a Final Assessment will be arranged byMARITAS where your record of achievement ischecked before being sent to the college to besigned and stamped as meeting all the

requirements for the issue of a VQ certificate.

A letter confirming that you have successfullycompleted the underpinning knowledge forcertification is lodged with the appropriatedepartment of the MCA (Maritime &Coastguard Agency) towards the issue of aCertificate of Competency as per STCW95regulations.

In order to obtain a Certificate of Competencyas per STCW95 regulations, as well as therelevant VQ achievement mentioned above,you will also need the required sea time, shortcourse certificates and to pass the appropriateoral examination set by the MCA.

All students are reminded to refer to thecurrent MGN’s concerning medical healthrequirements for certification.

The Flexible Learning Programme, offered atthe time of going to print, is for VQ3 and VQ4only.

If you are interested in the ‘Flexible Route toCertification’, please contact:

Flexible Learning ProgrammeFleetwood Nautical CampusBroadwater FleetwoodFY7 8JZ

Tel: 01253 779123 / 504746 Fax: 01253 773014email [email protected]



Subject Module No. Module Title

Navigation NV1 • The SailingsNV2 • Nautical Almanac, Time and AzimuthsNV3 • Sextant Altitudes and Position Fixing

Coastal Navigation CH1 • Introduction to ChartworkCH2 • ChartworkCH3 • Chart Corrections and Voyage Planning

Tides TI1 • Tides

Ship Stability ST1 • Principles of Hydrostatics and Load Line CalculationsST2 • Transverse Statical StabilityST3 • Introduction to longitudinal Stability

Ship Construction SC1 • Ship's StructuresSC2 • Ship TypesSC3 • Ship Stresses

Cargo Work CW1 • Dry CargoesCW2 • Liquid CargoesCW3 • IMDG and Pollution

Marine Law and ML1 • Maritime Civil LawManagement ML2 • Maritime Commercial Law

ML3 • Personnel Management

Meteorology ME1 • Atmospheric Pressure and HumidityME2 • Pressure Systems, Winds and CurrentsME3 • Instruments, Observing, Weather Systems & Coding

Emergency Response ER1 • Contingency Plansand Communications ER2 • Signals (optional)

Bridge Watchkeeping BW1 • Watchkeeping and ManoeuvringBW2 • Magnetic and Gyro Compass and Steering SystemsBW3 • Regulations (optional)

Each module contains self-assessment tests & tutor marked tests. On completion of each set oftutor marked tests, the student will be given a final assignment to confirm that all the learning fromeach module has been achieved.

Table-7a. Modules of learning for the UPK at FVQ level 3



Each module contains self-assessment tests & tutor marked tests. On completion of each set oftutor marked tests, the student will be given a final assignment to confirm that all the learning fromeach module has been achieved.

Subject Module No. Module Title

Passage Planning PPL1 • Principles of Passage PlanningPPL2 • Great Circles and TidesPPL3 • Command Decisions

Bridge Management BRM1 • Watchkeeping ArrangementsBRM2 • Manoeuvring and HandlingBRM3 • Compasses

Meteorology MET1 • Features of Surface and Upper Air ChartsMET2 • Meteorological and Climatalogical DataMET3 • Oceanographic Data

Ship Stability SST1 • Stability and TrimSST2 • Stability at Moderate and Large Angles of HeelSST3 • Stress diagrams and Stress Calculating Equipment

Structures & STM1 • Structural RequirementsMaintenance STM2 • Maintenance

STM3 • Surveys

Cargo and Port CPO1 • Dry CargoesOperations CPO2 • Oil, Liquid and Gas Cargoes

CPO3 • Passenger Operations

Ship Master's BUS1 • Agreements and ConventionsBusiness BUS2 • UK and International law

BUS3 • Commercial law

Shipboard MAN1 • Personnel ManagementManagement MAN2 • Management Theory

MAN3 • Employment Law, Quality Assurance & SafetyManagement

Emergency Planning EMP1 • Emergency and Damage Control PlansEMP2 • Implementing Emergency and Damage Control

ProceduresEMP3 • Search and Rescue

Marine Engineering ENG1 • Marine Power PlantsSystems ENG2 • Auxiliary Machinery

ENG3 • Control Systems

Table-7b. Modules of learning for the UPK at FVQ level 4


Part 7: Cadet and OfficerNon-VQ TrainingProgramme:

For students following the non-VQ route tocertification as OOW we offer a 33 weekprogramme.

Each Module will be offered every term.Modules 1 and 2 should be studied in thatorder but may be separated by a sea phase orleave break if desired. Module 3 may be splitinto shorter parts if that is more convenient.

Module 1 (11 weeks)

Edexcel studies leading to part of the Unitswhich make up Part 1 of the HND in NauticalScience. These are assessed internally withinthe college.

Module 2 (11 weeks)

The balance of Units needed to complete Part1 of the HND in Nautical Science together withthe preparation required to sit the externalSQA Examinations.

Module 3 (11 weeks)

• Personal Survival Techniques• Fire Prevention and Training• Advanced Fire Fighting Training• Elementary First Aid• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities • Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulator

(NaRAS) (O) training (Operational Level) • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue

Boats • Medical First Aid • Efficient Deck Hand

If you have done these courses (or equivalent)in another country you should bring evidencewith you. The candidate must contact the MCASouthampton direct to ascertain if they areacceptable to them and meet theirrequirements.

The programme lasts 36 weeks and has severalcomponents:

Edexcel, SQA, Orals/Signals, Navigation and

Radar Simulator (NaRAS) (M) Training andMedical Care Training. All academic subjects arecontinuously assessed in College within theEdexcel programme while some are examinedexternally by SQA.

The Seamanship Orals are examined by theMCA and Signals are examined in College.NaRAS(M) and Medical Care Training areoffered as an integral part of the Programme.Holders of UK recognised Class 3 and 4Certificates or STCW95 OOW Certificate areeligible for this Programme.

Tanker Officers who need the Tanker SafetyCourse (Oil) or (Chemical) can complete this atFleetwood.

Successful completion results in an STCW95Chief Mate’s Certificate of Competency andpossibly a full HND in Nautical Science (withregards to the HND, please contact theCollege for details).

The College offers three start dates - inJanuary, April and September.

After a period of qualifying seatime, holders ofa Class 2 Certificate of Competency or anSTCW95 Chief Mate’s Certificate may attendfor a four week course leading to the STCW95Master’s Oral Examination. The syllabusincludes Maritime Law, Rule of the Road, andCompass work and other required subjects.

Seafarers following the non-VQ route toCertification will have to provide evidence ofsea-service as in the past. The presentrequirements are as follows:

Officer in charge of a Navigational Watch

(STCW Table II/1)

• 36 months seagoing service in the deckdepartment (48 months if service was in aGeneral Purpose capacity).

• At least 6 months of the last 12 monthsservice at sea must have been spent onnavigational watchkeeping duties.

• These duties may include keeping a look-outor acting as helmsman but these tasks shouldnot generally exceed 2 months out of therequired 6 months.

Please note, Radio Officers who wish to sit foran Officer of the Watch certificate must complywith the up-to-date requirements as required

Sea-time Requirements for the non-VQRoute to Certification

STCW95 Master

STCW95 Chief Mate All/2

STCW95 Officer in Charge of aNavigational Watch (OOW)




by the MCA. [MGN 92 (M) applies at present]Chief Mate (STCW Table II/2)

• 18 months completed seagoing servicewhilst holding an STCW95 WatchkeepingCertificate or an STCW78 Class 3 or Class 4Certificate.

Master (STCW II/2)

• Must hold an STCW95 Chief Mate’sCertificate or an STCW78 Class 2 Certificate

• 36 months seagoing service as awatchkeeping officer including 18 monthswhilst holding a Chief Mates Certificate asabove.

Remember the candidate must produceWatchkeeping testimonials regarding Seatime performed.

Please note that the responsibility fordetermining your seatime - and thus youreligibility - is a statutory matter and restswith the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.Matters concerning your seatime MUSTbe referred to the MCA in Southampton.

Students for Certificates of Competency needMedical and Eye Sight certificates. These areobtainable during your time at College.

Medical and Sight Tests


Part 8: CombinedCertificate ofCompetence and Level 1BSc (Hons) in NauticalScienceValidated by and in partnership with LiverpoolJohn Moores University

This innovative programme leads to bothSTCW95 Certificates of Competency as ChiefMate and a BSc (Hons) Degree in NauticalScience and is approved by the MerchantNavy Training Board.

A-Level (or, equivalent qualification) entryStudents will enrol alongside OOW studentsand follow the same basic course to Officer ofthe Watch except that they will have anenhanced academic input to reflect the degreestatus of the course. At the conclusion of Level1 of the BSC, successful students will also haveacquired the underpinning knowledge forSTCW95 OOW Certificate of Competence.The academic components of Levels 2 and 3 ofthe BSc will be delivered at LJMU with VQAssessment being conducted by Blackpool andThe Fylde College.

In order to provide performance evidence (seatime) it is a prerequisite of this course thatstudents are sponsored by a Shipping Company orTraining Organisation. (See Tables 8a and 8b).

The general aim of the programme is toprovide students with a path to a Certificate ofCompetence as Chief Mate together with anHonours degree in Nautical Science. Thisprogramme offers a flexible and innovativeroute to certification. The curriculum exceedsSTCW95 requirements, which reflects thedegree status, and is approved by the MNTB asa recognised programme of training.

On completing the course, all students shouldhave:

• acquired a foundation understanding of thestructure of, and inter-relationships within,the shipping industry;

• gained a sound understanding of selectedsub-disciplines which are important to themarine industry;

• developed cognitive skills and the ability toapply what is learned to unfamiliar situations;

• developed practical skills and familiarity withthe use and design of equipment;

• developed the intellectual skills of criticism,independent judgement, enquiry andevaluation;

• developed powers of communication andlogical argument, particularly in the form ofacademic objectivity;

• developed an awareness of the contributionof marine transport to international tradeand of the social and economic factorsoperative in commercial organisations;

• experienced opportunities to relate what hasbeen learned to actual situations;

• obtained the underpinning theoreticalknowledge for a MCA Officer of the Watch(OOW), Chief Officer and Master;

• obtained the vocational training and achieveOOW and Chief Mate Certificates ofCompetence.

The year 2002 saw the creation of analternative pathway that will allow students tocomplete a BSc Nautical Science with level 1 inone academic year. This change allows forthree different options for the student withregard to professional training.

1. Sponsored students will complete theirindustrial training including short courses andsea-time for OOW and NVQ betweenteaching periods.

2. Students complete the degree under ownfinances. They obtain seagoing training aftertheir degree studies.

3. Students complete the degree under theirown finances and obtain employment inanother sector of the shipping industry, thatis they do not complete professionalseagoing training but use the degree as astepping-stone to a shore based career.

This route will allow students to complete aBSc Nautical Science as an academicprogramme only. Students will achieve the deckofficer UPK but will not achieve the certificateof competency unless the extra short courses,NVQ and sea-time are all completed betweenor after teaching periods. The main timetabledifference is that Level 1 will be completed inone year of 3 academic terms at Blackpool andThe Fylde College from first enrolment. Theacademic modules will be the same as studiedon the VQ Route. It would still be possible forthe students to receive partial financial

Non VQ Route (Non-Sponsored Students)

Objectives of the Course

Aims of the Course

VQ Route (Sponsored Students)




assistance from sponsors on this route andobtain sea-time in industry between or afteracademic teaching periods. Students maytransfer between routes at any stage, providingthat academic performance and professionalrequirements are not compromised. (See Table 8c).

Indicative Timetable - please note thatstudents may enrol in September. (Pleasecontact the college direct regarding this).

Phase Duration Objectives

Level 1 10 months • Enrol at Blackpool and The Fylde College and completeBSc at BFC Level 1 LJMU Degree in Nautical Science

• Complete STCW95 Pre-Sea Short Courses:EFA, PSSR, PST, FF

Seatime 16 months • NVQ 2 & 3 Portfolio• Portfolio examined at intervals by BFC

Short courses 2 months • NaRAST(O), PSC&RBBFC • GMDSS, AFF, MFALevel 2 BSc 15 weeks • Level 2 BScLJMU • NVQ Level 4 UPKSeatime 3 months • Seatime as OOWLevel 2 BSc 15 weeks • Level 2 BScLJMU • NVQ Level 4 UPKSeatime/Vacation 1 month • NVQ 4 PortfolioLevel 3 BSc 15 weeks • Level 3 BScLJMUSeatime/ 3 months • NVQ Level 4 PortfolioProject work • Honours project preparationLevel 3 BSc 15 weeks • Level 3 BScLJMU • Awarded BSc(Hons)Seatime 8 months • Balance of SeatimeLJMU 6 weeks • NVQ Level 4 assessment

• Medical Care Course• Chief Mates Orals• NaRAST(M)


Level 1 BSc at BFC 10 months • Enrol at Blackpool and The Fylde College and completea Level 1 LJMU Degree in Nautical Science

Level 2 BSc at LJMU 9 months • Complete Level 2 BScLevel 3 BSc at LJMU 9 months • Complete Level 3 BSc including honours project

Table 8a Example programme timescale - VQ Route for a sponsored student

Table 8c Alternative Route (the academic only scheme) for a non-sponsored student


Level 1 BSc at BFC 10 months • Enrol at Blackpool and The Fylde College and completea Level 1 LJMU Degree in Nautical Science

Seatime 3 months • NVQ 2 & 3Level 2 BSc at LJMU 9 months • Complete Level 2 BScSeatime 3 months • NVQ 2 & 3Level 3 BSc at LJMU 9 months • Complete Level 3 BSc including honours project

Table 8b Example programme timescale - VQ Route (optional) for a sponsored student


Part 9: Royal YachtingAssociation courses forBoating Leisure andPleasureFleetwood Nautical Campus is approved by theMCA and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA)to run courses which lead to RYA NationalCertificates.

At the Fleetwood Nautical Campus we offerRYA courses leading to Day Skipper andYachtmaster Certificates of Competency. Wecover the essential shore-based sections of theabove certificates during a two hour class onone evening each week, running fromSeptember through to the following Easter.

Practical experience and assessment afloat isnecessary before a full certificate is awarded bythe RYA. In addition, there are a number ofspecialist short courses - most lasting only oneday - which will enhance and supplement theknowledge gained from the main programme.

This is the right course for beginners and thosewith little experience. No previous knowledgeis assumed. The course covers basicseamanship and safety, plus a comprehensiveintroduction to chartwork, navigation andmeteorology.

This is designed to follow on after the RYA DaySkipper, but if you do not have that certificateyou may come straight in at Coastal Skipper ifyou already have some good basic experience.This is a thorough and detailed course andmuch more comprehensive than the DaySkipper.

World-wide meteorology, ocean passageplanning, astro-navigation and the use of thesextant are included.

To gain knowledge of and competence in theoperation of terrestial-based GMDSS VHF radiocommunications systems for those sailors in the‘voluntary fit’ sector, Sea Area A1 only.

This one-day course wilI enable you to operateradar efficiently and appreciate its limitations.

Both theoretical work and practical exercises inour purpose built survival pool are included inthis one-day course.

A practical course to enable you to gain theskills necessary to handle fast planing craft aswell as displacement boats.

Powerboat Certificate - levels 1 & 2

Sea Survival

Radar

GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC)

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean

RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore

RYA Day Skipper




Part 10: STCW95 ShortCourses

Blackpool and The Fylde College is accreditedby the MCA to issue STCW95 Short CourseCertificates.

Please note that these short courses may besubsumed within broader programmes of study(e.g. the VQ programmes) or offered as ‘stand-alone’ courses.

The Familiarisation and Basic Safety TrainingCourses in this first section are required to beundertaken by all persons before they go to sea.

Duration: 1 day

Assessment: Direct observation, oralquestioning, simulated scenarios

Objectives: The objective of the course is togive all persons going to sea theessential basic knowledge andexperience of personal survivalprinciples and techniques that canbe applied to maximise theirchances of survival in the event ofa marine casualty.

It consists of theoretical classroom work whichis then enhanced by exercises in ourEnvironmental Training Tank.

Duration: 3 days

Assessment: Direct observation, oralquestioning

Objectives: To gain the knowledge of howfires are caused and theprecautions needed to minimisethe risk of fires on board ships.

Duration: 1 day

Assessment: Direct Observation, oralquestioning, simulated scenarios

Objectives: To give you a basic knowledge ofthe immediate action to be takenupon encountering an accident orother medical emergency aboardship.

Duration: 1 day

Assessment: Direct Observation, oral andwritten questioning, simulatedscenarios.

Objectives: To give all persons intending to goto sea a basic induction in safetyprocedures and accidentprevention: to familiarise themwith the employment conditionsand working environment onboard merchant vessels.

The Courses in this section are required by

candidates for STCW95 Officer in charge of

a Navigational Watch:

Duration: 3 days

Assessment: Direct observation, oralquestioning, written tests,simulated scenarios

Objectives: To give you a knowledge of thegeneral construction and functionof various parts of the humanbody and to be able to applyimmediate first aid in the event ofaccident or illness on board.

Note: to be eligible for this course you musthave received approved training in ElementaryFirst Aid and have served for 6 months at sea ina merchant vessel.

Medical First Aid (First Aid At Sea)[STCW Table A V1/4 (1-3)]

Personal Safety and SocialResponsibilities (No STCW78equivalent) [STCW 95 Table A-V1/1]

Elementary First Aid (No STCW78equivalent) [STCW Table A-V1/1]

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting(Basic) (MNTB 3 Day Stage 1 FireFighting) [STCW Table A-V1/1]

Personal Survival Techniques (BasicSea Survival) [STCW Table A-V1/1-1]

Short Courses


Duration: 5 weeks

Assessment: Direct Observation, oralquestioning, written assessments

Objectives: To achieve understanding of andbe able to use electronicnavigation systems including radarand ARPA; to determine theship’s position and to understandthe importance of effectivebridge teamwork procedures.

Duration: 5 days

Assessment: Direct observation, oralquestioning.

Objectives: To gain knowledge of theconstruction and different typesof survival craft, to be able totake charge of a survival craftduring launch and recovery, tomanage survivors and survivalcraft, to manage injured personsand administer first aid.

Note: You must have completed approvedtraining in Personal Survival Techniques or BasicSea Survival within the last five years beforecommencing training.

There is also a seatime requirement of 6months before a certificate can be issued unlessfollowing a VQ programme.

Duration: 4 days

Assessment: Direct observation, oralquestioning, simulated scenarios

Objectives: To give the skills and knowledgeto be able to control fire-fightingoperations on board ship; toorganise and train fire parties; toinspect and service fire detectionand extinguishing systems; toinvestigate and compile reportson fire incidents.

This Course is offered at four levels:

Duration: 10 days

Assessment: Practical demonstration ofequipment, oral questioning,written tests

Objectives: To gain knowledge of andcompetence in the operationaluse of satellite and terrestrial-based GMDSS radiocommunications systems forOfficers in charge of aNavigational Watch, in Sea AreasA1, A2, A3 and A4.

Duration: 5 days

Assessment: Practical demonstration ofequipment, oral questioning,written tests

Objectives: To gain knowledge of andcompetence in the operationaluse of terrestrial-based GMDSSMF, VHF and Satellite (optional)radio communications systemsfor Officers in Charge of aNavigational Watch in Sea AreasA1 and A2 only.

Duration: 3 days

Assessment: Practical demonstration, oralquestioning, written tests

Objectives: To gain knowledge of andcompetence in the operationaluse of terrestrial-based GMDSSVHF radio communicationssystems for Officers in Charge ofa Navigational Watch in Sea AreaA1 only.

Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)

Long Range Certificate (LRC)

General Operator Certificate (GOC)

Global Maritime Distress and SafetySystem (GMDSS)

Advanced Training in Fire-Fighting

Proficiency in Survival Craft andRescue Boats (other than Fast RescueBoats) PSC&RB (PSC) [STCW Table A V1/2-1]

Navigation, Radar and ARPA SimulatorTraining (NaRAS O) - OperationalLevel (Electronic Navigation SystemsCourse) [STCW95 Table A-11-1]




Duration: 2 days

Assessment: Continuous, by directobservation, oral questioning,written tests

Objectives: To gain knowledge of andcompetence in the operation ofterrestrial-based GMDSS VHFradio communications systemsfor those candidates in the‘voluntary fit’ sector, Sea Area A1only.

This course can also be deliveredon customer premises.

The Radio Communications Section also

offers:

Duration: 1 day

Assessment: Direct observation, oralquestioning, written tests

Objective: To gain knowledge of andcompetence in the operation ofradio communication systems inuse between aircraft and ground-based radio stations.

This course can also be deliveredon customer premises.

The Courses in this section are required by

candidates for STCW95 Chief Mate and

Master

Duration: 5 days


Objectives: To enable officers to evaluatenavigational information derivedfrom all sources, including radarand ARPA, in order to make andimplement command decisionsfor collision avoidance and fordirecting the safe navigation ofthe ship.

Candidates who have not undergone recentstudy in Passage Planning, Parallel Indexing andRadar Plotting will be required to complete apreparatory module before starting the course.

Duration: 5 days

Assessment: Direct Observation, oralquestioning, written tests,simulated scenarios

Objectives: To enable you to diagnoseproblems on board ship, providemedical care to the sick andinjured on board and participatein co-ordinated schemes formedical assistance to ships.

Note: to be eligible for this course you must be21 yrs old, have received approved training inMedical First Aid and have served at sea in aMerchant Vessel for at least 18 months.

The Short Courses in this Section are not

mandatory under STCW95 but may be

required under MCA Regulations. Please

check with College or the MCA.

Duration: 10 days


Objectives: To foster in the candidates anappreciation of the multi-tasknature of the job of an Officer ofthe Watch.

Duration: 21/2 or 31/2 days


Objectives: To enable officers to effectivelyuse ARPA equipment as a safe aidto navigation and collisionavoidance.

ARPA Course (ARPA Course)

Bridge Watchkeeping PreparatoryCourse (No STCW95 equivalent)

Medical Care on Board Ship (ShipCaptain's Medical) [STCW Table AV1/4 (4-6)]

Navigation, Radar and ARPA Training -(NaRAS M) Management Level[STCW95 Table A11/2]

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)Offshore Radio Operator Certificate

Short Range Certificate (SRC)


Duration: 5 days


Objectives: To enable officers to betterevaluate and make efficient use ofnavigational information to aid thesafe navigation of their vessel andfully appreciate the dangersinvolved with the mis-use ofradar and other electronicnavigation systems

Duration: 5 days


Objectives: To promote effective bridge teammanagement procedures

Duration: 3 days


Objective: To acquire a knowledge of theconstruction and type of fastrescue boats and associatedequipment; to take charge ofFRBs during launch and recovery;participate in all aspects of rescueand care of casualties from thewater and to operate FRBengine(s).

This course is for seafarers who are required totake charge of Fast Rescue Boats

Note: you must be not less than 18 years oldand already have a PSC & RB.

Duration: 5 days


Objective: To enable an understanding ofseamanship, cargo work, pilotladders and means of access,shipboard organisation andassociated topics.

This Course is a requirement for candidatesworking towards their Officer in charge of aNavigational Watch.

Note: you need 12 months sea-time and aNavigation Watch Rating Certificate OR aSteering Certificate before this certificate canbe issued.

Duration: 21/2 days

Assessment: Direct questioning, writtenassignments and end-of-coursewritten assessment

Objective: Characteristics of cargoes,Toxicity, hazards, hazard control,safety equipment, Protection ofpersonnel, pollution preventionand Basic tanker designs.

Duration: 5 days


Objective: To provide Deck Officers in thetanker trades a course coveringship types and cargoes as well asan in-depth appreciation of thehazards of transportingpetroleum cargoes. Personalsafety and the protection of theenvironment are the foci of thiscourse.

Duration: 5 days


Objective: To provide Deck Officers servingon Chemical Tankers an in depthappreciation of the hazards in

Chemical Tanker Specialisation

Tanker Safety Course: Oil Tanker Specialisation

Tanker Safety Course: Oil Tanker Familiarisation

Efficient Deck Hand

Fast Rescue Boats (No STCW78equivalent) [STCW95 Table A V1/2]

Bridge Team Management Training(No STCW78 equivalent)

Navigation and Radar Course (Smallvessels) (Small Vessels Navigation andRadar Course)




transporting chemical cargoes.Personal safety and theprotection of the environmentare heavily emphasised in thiscourse.

[Note: It is our intention to add Gas TankerSpecialisation to the Course File during2003/2004. Please ring for the latest update]lTanker Specialisation

Both OPITO and STCW95 fire training isoffered at Fleetwood Nautical Campus

Duration: 21/2 days

This Course is aimed at Safety Officers,Representatives and Shore Personnel who allhave an interest in Safety aboard ship. It coversSafety Legislation, interpersonalcommunications and committee trainingamongst other things.

There is also a basic introduction to thefundamental requirements of the InternationalSafety Management Code. The course includesrole plays which are videoed for subsequentanalysis.

Training as required by SOLAS 74 as amendedby Chapter XI-2 is available for the following:

Duration: 3 days (Monday to Wednesday)

Candidates must be holders of afirst certificate of competence atOOW or EOOW or above.

Duration: 4 days (Monday to Thursday)

There are no specific entry requirements butcandidates should be suitably experienced inthe field of ISM at company level.

The above training is a SOLAS requirement forships engaged on International Voyages asfollows. Passenger ships including high speedpassenger craft, Ships of 500GT or above andmobile offshore drilling units.

The course will lead the candidate to a fullunderstanding of the ISPS code and itsimplication for the day to day management ofthe vessel. Practical exercises are utilisedwhenever possible. Delegates will be able toundertake the processes of securityassessment, compiling and amending the ShipSecurity Plan as well as manage the training,exercises and drills required by the ISPS code.

Duration: 2 days

This Course is designed for Masters and otherSenior Officers, including Shore Staff, who mayhave to conduct inquiries into seriousdisciplinary cases which could result indismissal.

The Course will appraise delegates ofEmployment Law including Unfair Dismissallegislation using case studies and Closed CircuitTV to emphasise the theoretical concepts.

In accordance with the requirements for MCAAccreditation, we carry out risk assessmentsfor all the training activities we conduct.

Students are required to follow all health andsafety regulations during their courses andthese will be pointed out to them at thebeginning of their training.

Students following practical courses (i.e.PSC&RB, EDH,) must have theappropriate working gear includingwaterproofs, working clothes and safetyfootwear. Under no circumstances willstudents be permitted to work at the lakeor on the Training Platform without safetyFootwear.

Health and Safety

Discipline and Dismissal Course

Company Security Officers

Ship Security Officers

International Ship and Port FacilitySecurity (ISPS Code)

Safety Officers' Training

Fire Courses

The enclosed sheets detail the costs and dates for all the Programmes. While we take the utmost care in producingthis Prospectus we are sure you will understand that some of the costs are beyond our control and it is possible

prices may alter before you attend College. We also reserve the right to cancel courses if enrolled numbers are notviable. If we do make changes we will give as much notice as possible to our customers.

Please check with us for the latest information.

School of Maritime Operations, Fleetwood Nautical Campus Broadwater, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8JZ United Kingdom

Tel: 44(0)1253 779123 Fax: 44(0) 1253 773014 email: [email protected]


APL Accreditation of Prior Learning

ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

BFC Blackpool and The Fylde College

BTEC Business and Technical EducationCouncil

BTM Bridge Team Management

BWP Bridge Watchkeeping PreparatoryCourse

DLP Distance Learning Programme

EDH Efficient Deck Hand

EFA Elementary First Aid

FF (A) Fire Fighting (Advanced)

FF(B) Fire Fighting (Basic)

FOSC Fleetwood Offshore SurvivalCentre

FRB Fast Rescue Boat

FTC Fire Training Centre

FTL Fleetwood Testing Laboratory

FVQ Flexible Vocational Qualification(Route to Certification)

GMDSS Global Maritime Distress andSafety System

HND Higher National Diploma

ISF International Shipping Federation

ISM International Safety ManagementCode

ISO International StandardsOrganisation

M&R Monitor and Review

MARITAS Maritime Training and Assessment

MC Medical Care

MCA Maritime and Coastguard Agency

MFA Medical First Aid

MGN Marine Guidance Note

MIN Marine Information Note

MNTB Merchant Navy Training Board

MSN Merchant Shipping Notice

MVE Marine Vessel Engineering

MVO Marine Vessel Operations

NaRAS (M) Navigation, Radar and ARPASimulator Training (Management)

NaRAS (O) Navigation, Radar and ARPASimulator Training (Operational)

NRSV Navigation and Radar Course(Small Vessels)

NVQ National Vocational Qualifications

OOW Officer of the Watch

p.c. Performance Criteria

p.e. Performance Evidence

PSC&RB Proficiency in Survival Craft andRescue Boats

PSSR Personal, Safety and SocialResponsibilities

PST Personal Survival Techniques

QA Quality Assurance

RYA Royal Yachting Association

SQA Scottish Qualification Authority

STCW Standards of Training,Certification and Watchkeeping

TDLB Training Development Lead Body

UCAS University and CollegesAdmission Services

UPK Underpinning Knowledge

VTS Vessel Traffic System FireCourses

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