Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)

Special Purpose Certificate

Nautical Studies - Officer of the Watch 500GT+

National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)
National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)
Course Code
SNASTA7
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Special Purpose
Duration
2 Semesters
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

The programme is designed for experienced seafarers with a minimum of 36 months of qualifying seagoing service. On programme completion successful candidates will attain an MTU Special Purpose Award and will be eligible to apply for Navigational OƯicer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (CoC) oral examination.

College Link

College Link > SNASTA7 - Nautical Studies - Officer of the Watch 500GT+

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

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.

Career Progression

Further Research

College Link > SNASTA7 - Nautical Studies - Officer of the Watch 500GT+

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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