Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
This programme consists of 4 subjects:
Chartwork and Pilotage, Meteorology, Signals and Orals, delivered over a 9-week period to prepare candidates for written and oral Department of Transport examinations on successful completion of these examinations and all ancillary courses.
The candidate will receive a Second Hand Limited Certificate of Competency (Fishing). This entitles the candidate to be Second Hand in Limited Area only.
Cost: Course €175, Written exam €146
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Chartwork
Signals
Meteorology
Collision Regulations
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
Career Progression
This Certificate of Competency, with certain ancillary courses, will enable the learner to sail as Skipper, or as an Officer of the Watch on-board certain classes of fishing vessels.