Officer of the Watch (Deck) STCW REG II/1 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency

Study Level

Level 4

Location

Lowestoft Campus

Duration

10-12 Months

FT / PT

Full-time

The objective of this course is to develop your competency to the level required for you to carry out your duties as a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy.

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 £7,500 including VAT.

The following items are included in the course fee:

  • SQA Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science
  • Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Registration Fee
  • MCA/SQA Written Navigation & Stability Safety Papers Examination Fee – (1st attempt only)
  • GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) and Examination Fee (1st attempt only)
  • Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
  • Human Element Leadership and Management Operational Level (HELM O)
  • Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training at Operational Level (NAEST O)
  • Signals exam

We have three intakes of this course every year – September, January and May. Your course will start with 20 weeks of SQA Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science tuition followed by Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science exams SQA Exams and then short courses over a period of 12 months. The plan will take into consideration your VISA expiry date and any genuine special requests.

This experienced seafarer programme is a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) leading to STCW II/1 Officers in charge of a Navigational Watch (OOW) Unlimited UK CoC Certification. This course is designed for experienced seafarers like Bosun and Able seafarer to join a ship as an Officer of the Watch.

You will study:

  • Chartwork and Tides
  • Navigational Maths and Science
  • Marine Law and Management
  • Naval Architecture: Ship Construction
  • Ship Stability: An Introduction
  • Bridge Watchkeeping
  • Celestial Navigation
  • Marine Cargo Operations
  • Marine Emergency Response and Communications
  • Marine Meteorology: An Introduction
  • Nautical Science Graded Unit 1

Short courses included in the course fee:

  • GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) and Examination Fee (1st attempt only)
  • Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
  • Human Element Leadership and Management Operational Level (HELM O)
  • Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training at Operational Level (NAEST O)

Entry Requirements

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

  • To be 19+ years of age
  • Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent.
  • 36 months’ seagoing service in any acceptable deck capacity, or
  • 48 months if you have been working as a General Purpose (GP) rating.

The qualifying sea service must include six months engaged in bridge watchkeeping duties.

The college requires 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.

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