Contact us
ssms@tynecoast.ac.uk 0191 427 3517
Accessibility font size toggle
Text size icon
Student Portal Button
User icon
X

 

Phase 4 – Sea Service during which practical skills are acquired and MNTB training record book evidence is completed and completion of the Management Work Based Learning FDSc module –  Duration – about 56 weeks.

Phase 5 – College phase. MCA oral exam preparation and mandatory short courses, including NAEST Ops, GMDSS and Medical First Aid – Duration – about 12 weeks.

OVERVIEW

Overview

Phase 1 – College phase  – Covering STCW basic safety training (Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility) and delivery of FDSc Level 4 Year 1 modules in Operational Navigation, Bridge Management, Ship Operations, Navigational Aids and Naval Architecture . Duration – about 28 weeks.

Phase 2 – Sea Service during which the cadet collects evidence for their MNTB training record book and completing the Operational Work Based Learning FDSc module – Duration – about 23 weeks.

Phase 3 – College phase and FDSc Level 5 Year 2 modules will be delivered in Management of Navigation, Ship Stability, Management of Cargo Operations Marine Law & Business and Management Studies.  You will also attend STCW advanced training courses in Advanced Fire Fighting and Proficiency in Survival Craft. Duration – about 27 weeks.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry qualifications are:

  • A UCAS tariff of 56 is preferred, but which also includes GCSE passes in four subjects at grade B / 6 or better including Mathematics, a Physical Science, English or a subject which makes use of English such as History and one other. Suitable prior courses include: Scottish Highers; National Certificate/Diploma at merit/merit grade or higher in suitable subjects
  • Or Qualifications equivalent to this level and discipline, which must include either GCSE pass at grade C or better in English OR International English language Testing Services (IELTS) grade 5.0 or higher
ASSESSMENT
  • All assessments are 100% formal examination all taken within the college.
  • The awarding body is University of Sunderland.
  • MCA Oral examination is carried out by MCA examiners.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Further periods of sea service and study lead to the award of the MCA Chief Mate Certificate of Competency and Master Mariner Certificate of Competency qualifying the holder to serve as Master of a merchant vessel. Successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Marine Operations gives entry into a maritime BSc/BSc(Hons) programme if this option is required

FURTHER INFORMATION

All students are employed or sponsored by shipping companies and the first step is to apply to companies which are recruiting. They will support you through your training and pay you a salary or allowance during you raining period. An full list of shipping and training companies can be found on the MNTB and Careers at Sea websites.

Health: Candidates must be able to pass a medical examination (normal good health) and an eyesight test (colour and form).

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

 

Lucy Howlett for deck cadet enquiries:

e: lucy.howlett@stc.ac.uk

t: 0191 427 3695

DATES & FEES

Contact us for current course dates and fees.

GENERAL ENQUIRY

To make a general enquiry, please use the form at the bottom of the page

Apply now

    1

    Personal Details

    2

    School

    3

    Qualifications

    4

    Help and Support

    5

    Contact

    About you

    Address

    Telephone

    Last school attended

    If you are still at school please tell us the name of the school you attend

    Please separate each qualification by using a comma. Leave the text area blank if you have no qualifications.

    Support Required

    We welcome your application if you have a learning difficulty, a disability or other additional support needs. Please help us to ensure that you get the most from your time at South Tyneside Marine School by ticking either box A or B.

    A) I would like to talk to someone about supportB) I do not need any support at the moment, but I know I can ask for support if I need it later. I require financial guidance

    How did you hear about us?

    Data Protection

    South Shields Marine School takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to provide you with the products and services which you have requested from us and to administer your account.

    From time to time we would like to contact you with details of other courses we provide. If you consent to us contacting you for this purpose please tick to indicate your preferred contact method.

    PostEmailPhone

    General Enquiry