Chief Mate/Master STCW REG II/2 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency

Study Level

Level 5

Location

Lowestoft Campus

Duration

10-12 Months

FT / PT

Full-time

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.

For further information about the course and to download the application form, please use the below links.

Course Information Booklet

Course Application Form

NOE Application Form and Guidance

Please send your completed forms to maritime@eastcoast.ac.uk

The cost of the course is £8,500 including VAT.

The following items are included in the course fee:

  • SQA Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science
  • Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Registration Fee
  • MCA/SQA Written Navigation & Stability Safety Papers Examination Fee – (1st attempt only)
  • 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 20 weeks of SQA Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science tuition followed by Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science exams, SQA 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 SQA examination route.

You will study:

  • Marine Passage Planning
  • Management of Bridge Operations
  • Applied Marine Meteorology
  • Marine Vessels: Structures and Maintenance
  • Ship Stability: Theory and Practical Application
  • Management of Vessel Operations
  • Shipmasters Law and Business
  • Shipboard Management
  • Marine Engineering Systems
  • Information Technology: Applications Software
  • Nautical Science: Graded Unit 2
  • Nautical Science: Graded Unit 3

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).