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MCA 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

MCA General Operators Certificate

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

16 Feb 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

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

Options Available

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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NEBOSH Award

Health & Safety at Work

A best-practice introduction to Health and Safety relevant to every workplace.


Qualification Type

NEBOSH Award

Starts

Flexible start date

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Online & Distance
  • Professional Development

Interests

  • Business & Management

Health & Safety in the Workplace

Helping you to understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.


Starts

Flexible start date

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Online & Distance
  • Professional Development

Interests

  • Business & Management

Campus

  • Online
BPEC

Heat Pump Systems

This free, fully-funded course is designed for qualified plumbers, heating engineers, oil engineers or gas engineers who wish to install Heat Pump Systems.


Qualification Type

BPEC

Duration

4 days

Starts

10 Nov 2025

Mode of Study

  • Professional Development

Interests

  • Construction
  • Engineering

Campus

  • Aberdeen Altens Campus
SCQF Level 8

Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics

Developing an in-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.


Qualification Type

SCQF Level 8

Starts

Flexible start date

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Online & Distance
  • Professional Development

Interests

  • Engineering

Campus

  • Online
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)

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime
Higher (SCQF Level 6)

Human Biology

Understand cellular processes, physiological mechanisms and their impact on health, aspects of the nervous system, and defence mechanisms in the human species.


Qualification Type

Higher (SCQF Level 6)

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Evening

Interests

  • Highers, National Qualifications & Units
  • Science

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

16 Dec 2025
16 Mar 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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Advanced (SCQF Level 6)

ICDL: Spreadsheets

This advanced course will strengthen your skills and understanding when it comes to Spreadsheets 2016.


Qualification Type

Advanced (SCQF Level 6)

Starts

Flexible start date

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Online & Distance
  • Professional Development

Interests

  • Business & Management
  • Computing

Campus

  • Online
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