Management Level (MCA Approved)
This 5 day course is designed to give candidates working towards their Chief Mate certification, the essential education and training to maintain safe navigation through the use of radar, Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA), Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and modern navigation systems to assist command decision-making and the application of effective bridge resource management principles and procedures.
External candidates may enquire, but additional preparation work is needed prior to attending the course.
At least 12 months watchkeeping service whilst holding a Certificate of Competency issued under Regulation II/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended. (Candidates for Chief Mate less than 3,000 GT will be accepted with a minimum of six months watchkeeping service); and provide documentary evidence of successful completion of:
A – MCA approved Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) (Operational Level) course completed on or after 1 January 2005; or
B – MCA approved ECDIS course completed on or after 1 January 2005.
Please note that your ECDIS certificate must have been obtained from an MCA approved training provider. A list of currently approved training providers can be found at https://bit.ly/APPROVEDECDIS
Continual assessment and feedback through debriefings and CCTV footage.
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