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| COURSES |
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| INDEX OF COURSES |
- 09/08/01 : OIC Navigational Watch
- 09/08/02 : OIC Engineering Watch
- 09/08/03 : Chief Mate
- 09/08/04 : Probationary Officer Cadet
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| OIC Navigational Watch |
| Course Code
| 09/08/01 |
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| Level
| 4 |
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| Awarding Body
| Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: 6 SEC/'O' level passes
Compulsory Subjects: Physics (at grade 4/B or better), Mathematics and Eng. Language
Preferred Subjects: Geography and a foreign Language
Or: Probationary Officer Cadet
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
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| Duration of Course |
3 years (1 year full-time, 12 months ocean going experience, 1 year full-time) |
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| About The Course |
The Course aims at giving the candidate the necessary training as an Officer Cadet to qualify for a Certificate of Competence as an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on a foreign-trading merchant vessel. The training consists of a number of maritime related subjects as well as a high level of physical fitness training and leadership training where all candidates are expected to participate in and attain a high degree of competence. Officer Cadets are expected to dedicate a lot of time to their studies and are also expected to wear a merchant marine uniform whilst undergoing training both ashore and on board ships.
Officer Cadets attending the course may also be assisted in finding a sponsor for the practical training period at sea during the second phase of training on the course. The Maritime Institute boasts a good reputation for discipline and all Officer Cadets are expected to abide by a Code of Conduct whilst attending the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Course. |
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| Study Units |
• Navigation
• Applied Science
• Boathandling
• Chartwork
• General Ship Knowledge
• Maritime English
• Meteorology
• Cargo Operations
• Leadership Training
• Signals
• Mathematics
• Physical Education
• Ship Stability
• International Regulations
• Seamanship
• Management Training
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| Ancillary Units |
• First Aid
• Firefighting
• Personal Safety and Responsibility
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Advanced Firefighting
• Medical First Aid
• Efficient Deckhand
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
• GMDSS / GOC
• NARAS
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| OIC Engineering Watch |
| Course Code |
09/08/02 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Awarding Body
| Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: 6 SEC/'O' level passes
Compulsory Subjects: Physics (at grade 4/B or better), Mathematics and Eng. Language
Preferred Subjects: Chemistry, Technical Drawing and a foreign Language
Or: Probationary Officer Cadet
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
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| Duration of Course |
3 years (1 year full-time, 6 months ocean going experience, 3 months work at Dock/Ship yard, 1 year full-time)
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| About The Course |
The Course aims at giving the candidate the necessary training as an Officer Cadet to qualify for a Certificate of Competence as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on a foreign-trading merchant vessel. The training consists of a number of marine engineering and other maritime related subjects as well as a high level of physical fitness training and leadership training where all candidates are expected to participate in and attain a high degree of competence. Officer Cadets are expected to dedicate a lot of time to their studies and are also expected to wear a merchant marine uniform whilst undergoing training both ashore, in ship yards and on board ships. Officer Cadets attending the course may also be assisted in finding a sponsor for the practical training period at sea as well as a work placement in a ship yard during the second phase of training on the course.
The Maritime Institute boasts a good reputation for discipline and all Officer Cadets are expected to abide by a Code of Conduct whilst attending the Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Course. |
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| Study Units |
• Applied Mechanics
• Marine Electrotechnology
• Seamanship
• Physical Education
• Applied Heat
• Boathandling
• Maritime English
• Leadership Training
• Management Training
• Mathematics
• Engineering Knowledge
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| Ancillary Units |
• First Aid
• Firefighting
• Personal Safety and Responsibility
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Advanced Firefighting
• Medical First Aid
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
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| Chief Mate |
| Course Code |
09/08/03 |
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| Level |
5 |
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| Awarding Body |
Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
Valid OIC Navigational Watch Certificate of Competency plus 12 months at sea in that capacity
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-Time |
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| Fees |
Course Fees apply for all studens |
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| About The Course |
This course is a continuation in the career of a Deck Officer in the Merchant Marine leading to the issue of a Certificate of Competence as a Chief Mate. The training provided is that at Management Level and candidates attending this course are expected to dedicate a lot of time to their studies and are also expected to wear a merchant marine uniform whilst undergoing training ashore. The Maritime Institute boasts a good reputation for discipline and all Officers are expected to abide by a Code of Conduct whilst attending the Chief Mate Course and to actively participate in events organised by the Maritime Institute. |
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| Study Units |
• Navigation Instrumentation
• Ship Construction
• Signals
• Meteorology
• Business and Law
• Leadership Training
• Engineering and Control Systems
• Ship Stability
• Management Training
• Shipboard Operations
• Navigation
• Physical Education
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| Ancillary Units |
• Medical Care on board
• NARAS at Management Level plus valid STCW Ancillary Units
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| Probationary Officer Cadet |
| Course Code |
09/08/04 |
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3 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English Language
Medical , Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-Time |
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| About The Course |
This course is intended for candidates who in future intend to apply for the course leading to an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
or Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Course, but who as yet
do not possess all the academic entry requirements to commence
the OIC Nav/Eng Watch course. SEC/O’ Level passes in Maths
and Physics are mandatory to commence the OIC Nav/Eng Watch
courses. The Probationary Officer Cadet Course gives candidates
the possibility of experiencing what it would be like to train on the
main Officer in Charge of a Navigational/Engineering Watch Courses
and will also help them choose the career path they wish to follow at
sea, whether related to Deck (Navigation) duties or Engineering. |
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| Study Units |
• Seamanship and Boatwork
• Mathematics
• Leadership Training
• General Ship Knowledge
• Meteorology
• Physics
• Physical Education
• Maritime English
• Signals
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| Ancillary Units |
• Firefighting
• First Aid
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
• Personal Survival Techniques
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