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Traditionally students who are eligible for the Experienced Seafarer Route would need to complete a 24 week course at college. Now they will be able to study the theoretical element of the course electronically anywhere across the globe and only need attend college for 11 weeks to complete the practical element and their overall assessment with the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).

OVERVIEW

South Shields Marine School offers distance learning courses for seafaring marine engineers at Engineering Officer of the Watch to cover the following examinable academic subject areas:

EOOW

MCA EOOW Science A and B

DISTANCE LEARNING

South Shields Marine School has developed an e-learning course for the Engineering Officer of the Watch qualification – an entry level course for aspiring Engineers.

A world first for the marine industry – this allows those working on board ships to study while sailing or in their leisure time at home

DATES & FEES

Planning your learning is a vital step towards you successfully completing your studies. Unlike conventional courses, distance learning is not tied to the academic terms. This means that you can start to study any time you wish. students will be enrolling at anytime of the year and will study at their own pace until they complete the course.

Fees for the academic year September 2024 to August 2025 are:

£1200 (excluding exam fees)

FURTHER INFORMATION

In the coming months before commencing your studies please contact the Faculty Office if we can offer any further guidance before joining us:

Marine Faculty Office details contact email / telephone number:

emlc@tynecoast.ac.uk 

t0191 427 3698

General Enquiry