DipHE Nautical Science

Study Level

Level 5

Location

Lowestoft Campus

Duration

12 Months

FT / PT

Full-time

The Certificate of Higher Education in Nautical Science (CertHE) focuses on developing professional competence, equipping you with the practical skills and academic insight needed to understand the complex relationship between the marine environment, human factors, and maritime technology.

This course is specifically designed for serving deck officers holding a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) ‘OOW’ Unlimited (Reg II/1) Certificate of Competency or acceptable non-UK equivalent.

The following items are included in the course fee:

  • Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE) Nautical Science
  • Registration Fee
  • DAP (Digital Assessment Platform)
  • Human Element Leadership and Management (Management Level) (HELM M)
  • Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training Management Level (NAEST M)
  • Competence in medical care (STCW table A-VI/4-2)

We have three intakes of this course every year – September, January and May. Your course will start with 21 weeks of Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE) Nautical Science tuition followed by DipHE in Nautical Science exams, and then short courses over a period of 10 months. The plan will take into consideration your VISA expiry date and any genuine special requests.

This course will enable you to achieve the Chief Mate and Master (STCW II/2) Certification by the MCA examination route.

You will study:

  • Shipboard Management
  • Shipmasters Law and Business
  • Management of Passage Planning
  • Management of Bridge Operations
  • Applied Marine Meteorology
  • Ship Stability: Theory and Practical Application
  • Management of Vessel Operations
  • Marine Engineering and Vessel Maintenance

Short courses included in the course fee:

  • Human Element Leadership and Management (Management Level) (HELM M)
  • Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training Management Level (NAEST M)
  • Competence in medical care (STCW table A-VI/4-2)

Entry Requirements

The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) regulations require a candidate:

  • Hold an MCA recognised valid OOW unlimited, II/1, Certificate of Competency
  • Have completed 12 months’ watchkeeping service while holding an OOW unlimited, II/1, Certificate of Competency
  • Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent

The college require that you:

  • Successfully complete interview
  • Pay the appropriate fees

International students:

Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are : IELTS for UKVI (Academic) band 4.0, with no component below 4.0.

Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that all entry requirements for the course and the issue of a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) by the MCA are met prior to attending the course. For sea time assessment you may log onto the MCA’s website www.mcga.org.uk.

It is advised that you read the MCA MSN 1856 (M+F) training and certification guidance (UK Requirements for Master and Deck Officers).