The successful completion of this course, together with additional short courses and oral exam, will allow you to obtain an MCA Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing) certificate of competency.
002-61 – Navigation
002-62 – Chartwork and Pilotage
002-63 – Meteorology
002-64 – Safety and Management (including Ship Stability)
MCA Signals
Sea service requirements : 3 years sea service with a minimum of 2 years on fishing vessels over 12m in length
It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure that all entry requirements for the course and the issue of a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) by the MCA are met (see MSF 4345).
SQA written exams for Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing).
Funding support or sponsorship may be available. This is dependent upon a number of factors including personal circumstances and fund availability. View our funding information page for more detail.
To obtain the Certificate of Competency you are required to undertake a number of ancillary courses:
You can progress on to the Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing) course after additional sea service is completed (see MSF 4345)
” I can see already that there are many more female seafarers around today and hopefully my experiences at the SMA gives encouragement to others!”
“Within a month of finishing I was away on my first trip onboard the Grampian Cavalier.”
“All of the lecturers know their stuff – they are previous seagoers so they are not just teaching they are sharing.”
“The Trainee Deckhand course has prepared me well for the first 17 weeks of training, I am actually surprised how much of the basics I already know.”
“The thought of a career where I can travel and see the world really appeals. After completing the programme I will be qualified as a Deck Officer and with sea time and further studying I can hopefully progress to Chief Officer and eventually Captain.”
“Once I’m qualified my aim is to be a Captain of a construction vessel in the renewables sector, or Captain of a platform supply vessel. I suppose the dream is to just push myself to be the best I can be.”
“I would absolutely recommend studying at the SMA. The staff and lecturers are always approachable and helpful even when they are very busy juggling tight schedules. My blended learning co-ordinator deserves an award herself for her dedication to monitoring and co-ordinating my study program!”
“I’ve attended the Scottish Maritime Academy for almost 6 months to complete my Class 2 Deck Officer Fishing course. It is a long time to be away from my family in Kirkcudbright but I have really enjoyed the course and have been given lots of help by tutors and staff.”
“I have just undertaken the ECDIS course and I’m hoping to return to the Scottish Maritime Academy to enrol onto the Class 1 Deck Officer (Fishing) course.”
“I’ve just completed the 12-week trainee deckhand course which is ideal for new entrants. I have enjoyed the course, the tutors are great and the course will definitely help me get my first berth.”
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