MCA Oral Exam Preparation
This is an intensive short course providing you with MCA oral examination preparation for various ranks.
Duration
2 weeks
Starts
16 Feb 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
02 Mar 2026
Mode of Study
- Part-time
Interests
- Maritime
Campus
- Scottish Maritime Academy
Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) - Operational Level
This MCA approved course is designed to provide you with the skills to maintain safe navigation through effective use of electronic navigation systems.
Mode of Study
- Part-time
Interests
- Maritime
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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
10 Feb 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
Seafish Safety Awareness Including Refresher
This Seafish Industry Authority approved course is designed to improve the safety culture on board fishing vessels.
Mode of Study
- Part-time
Interests
- Maritime
Small Vessel Engineering- Conversion for Certificates of Competency (4 Modules)
For those with a Fishing Class 2 Certificate of Competency who wish to convert to a Small Vessel Second Engineer < 9000kW or Small Vessel Chief Engineer < 3000kW.
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