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MCA Oral Exam Preparation

This is an intensive short course providing you with MCA oral examination preparation for various ranks.

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

01 Jun 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) - Management Level

This MCA approved course offers training in the competent use of navigation and electronic systems found onboard merchant vessels.   This course is aimed at officers following a course of study leading to their second or higher certificate of competency

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

24 Aug 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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RYA Short Range Certificate (Radio)

This course is for anyone who owns or operates a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio using international channels.

Duration

1 day

Starts

01 Jun 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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Seafish Basic Health and Safety

This Seafish Industry Authority approved course covers the knowledge and skills required to work safely on board a commercial fishing vessel.

Duration

1 day

Starts

13 Mar 2026
19 Jun 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy

Seafish Fire Fighting (including refresher training)

This Seafish Industry Authority approved course covers firefighting techniques and equipment instruction.

Duration

1 day

Starts

20 Mar 2026
26 Jun 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy

Small Vessel Engineering- Conversion for Certificates of Competency (5 Modules)

The MCA has updated Conversion Route J2 (as per MIN 642) making the move from Class 2 Fishing Engineer to Small Vessel Chief Engineer more accessible than ever. 🔥 Key change: The old 500 GT tonnage limitation has been replaced with a 45 m vessel length limit for vessels under 3000 kW. This opens the ...

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

STCW Elementary First Aid and Seafish First Aid

This MCA approved one-day elementary first aid course forms part of the mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers.

Duration

1 day

Starts

09 Mar 2026
15 Jun 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy

STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

This MCA approved mandatory safety course provides basic induction training in accident prevention and personal safety and social responsibilities.

Duration

1/2 day

Starts

10 Mar 2026
16 Jun 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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