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This course is optional
What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
The course provides an introduction to elements for a career in the Maritime Sector. Content includes Chartwork, Visual + Electronic Navigation, Tidal Knowledge, Meteorology, Passage Planning, Craft Construction, Boat Handling, Anchoring, Safe Working and Employability.
No prerequisites
Minimum age 16 - S4 / 5 / 6
Classroom and Practical Based Learning .
Where does this course lead to?
Where does this course lead to?
National 5 Skills for Work Maritime Skills is offered to young people looking to work or gain knowledge of the maritime environment and industry.
Namely - Offshore, Fishing, Leisure, Engineering, Outdoor Education, Renewables, Merchant Navy and Royal Navy.
Course methodology
Course methodology
Course content includes 5 mandatory units:
Seamanship – an introduction (Nat 5, 6 SCQF credit points)
Maritime Environment – an introduction (Nat 5, 6 SCQF credit points)
Small Boat Engineering (Nat 5 , 3 SCQF credit points)
Health and Safety in the Maritime Sector (Nat 5, 6 SCQF credit points)
Employability Skills and Careers in the Maritime Sector (Nat 5, 3 SCQF credits)
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
Additional Information
Additional Information
The following resources are very useful for this course:
Textbooks in the technology department
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