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- 11/08/01 : Probationary Officer Cadet - Level 3
- 11/08/02 : OIC Navigational Watch
- 11/08/03 : OIC Engineering Watch
- 11/08/04 : Chief Mate - Level 5
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| Probationary Officer Cadet - Level 3 |
| Course Code | 11/08/01 |
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| Level | 3 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | 4 SEC/O-Level passes -
Compulsory: English Language |
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| Notes | Medical Test, Physical Aptitude Test
and Interview |
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| Study Units |
Seamanship and Boatwork, Mathematics,
Leadership Training, General Ship Knowledge,
Meteorology, Physics, Physical Education,
Maritime English, Signals
Ancillary Course Units:
Firefighting, First Aid, Personal Safety and
Social Responsibility, Personal Survival
Techniques
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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, 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 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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| OIC Navigational Watch |
| Course Code | 11/08/02 |
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| Level | 4 |
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| Awarding Body | Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Course Duration | 3 years (1 year full-time, 12 months ocean going
experience, 1 year full-time) |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | 6 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Physics
(at grade 4/B or better), Mathematics and English
Language. Preferred: Geography and a foreign
language Or: Probationary Officer Cadet |
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| Notes | Medical Test, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview |
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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
Ancillary Course 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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| 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 in which all candidates are expected
to participate and to 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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| OIC Engineering Watch |
| Course Code | 11/08/03 |
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| Level | 4 |
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| Awarding Body | Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Course Duration | 12 months including 6 months at sea |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering |
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| Notes | Medical Test, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview |
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Basic Seamanship (Engineers), Maritime
English (Engineers), Communications
(GMDSS Basic), Transverse Stability,
Industrial Chemistry, Engineering Knowledge,
preparation for Exams (Motor and General)
Ancillary Course Units:
(Before sea-time and work on a ship)
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Elementary First Aid
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Personal Survival Techniques
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(Need to complete the course to get
license as OIC engineering watch)
Medical First Aid, Proficiency in Survival Craft
and Rescue Boat, Advanced Fire Fighting
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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
in which all candidates are expected to participate 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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| Chief Mate - Level 5 |
| Course Code | 11/08/04 |
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| Level | 5 |
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| Awarding Body | Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | Course fees apply for all students |
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| Entry | Valid OIC Navigational Watch
Certificate of Competency plus 12 months at
sea in that capacity |
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| Notes | Medical Test, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview |
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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
Ancillary Course Units:
Medical Care on board, NARAS at Management
Level plus valid STCW Ancillary Units
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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 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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