Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing)
This MCA approved course allows you to sit the SQA examinations required for Class 1 Deck Officer (Fishing).
Duration
12 weeks
Starts
13 Apr 2026
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy
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HN Units (SCQF Level 7)
Deck Officer Class 1 Conversion to Merchant Navy Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) II/1
This course consists of 2 x SQA HN units and supports candidates who hold the Deck Officer Class 1 Fishing qualification and who wish to obtain the Merchant Navy Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) qualification.
Qualification Type
HN Units (SCQF Level 7)
Interests
- Maritime
Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
This MCA approved course allows you to sit the SQA examinations required for Class 2 Deck Officer (Fishing)
Duration
12 weeks
Starts
05 Jan 2026
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy
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Efficient Deckhand
The course covers aspects of practical Seamanship as required by the EDH syllabus.
Duration
1 week
Starts
19 May 2025
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy
Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) IMO Model Course 1.27
This MCA approved course provides instruction on the use and operation of ECDIS.
Duration
1 week
Starts
16 Jun 2025
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy
Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) type specific - Furuno
This online course provides instruction on the use and operation of ECDIS for type specific Furuno.
Interests
- Maritime
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AMERC General Operators Certificate
GMDSS General Operators Certificate (Radio)
This MCA approved course provides you with the training to operate a GMDSS radio installation including satellite communications equipment.
Qualification Type
AMERC General Operators Certificate
Duration
2 weeks
Starts
25 Aug 2025
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy
GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)
This GMDSS certification is intended for mariners operating exclusively within the GMDSS Area A1 (VHF range).
Duration
3 days
Starts
14 May 2025
23 Jun 2025
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy
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SQA (SCQF Level 7)
HNC Nautical Science (blended learning)
This blended learning course is suitable for deck ratings who wish to work towards the Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.
Qualification Type
SQA (SCQF Level 7)
Interests
- Maritime
Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) - Operational Level
This MCA approved course will develop your awareness and understanding of the key human factors influencing performance on board a vessel at an operational level.
Duration
3 days
Starts
06 May 2025
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy