| INDEX OF COURSES |
- 08/08/01 : OIC Navigational Watch
- 08/08/02 : OIC Engineering Watch
- 08/08/03 : Chief Mate
- 08/08/04 : Second Engineer
- 08/08/05: Master Mariner
- 08/08/06: Chief Engineer
- 08/08/07 : Probationary Officer Cadet
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| OIC Navigational Watch |
| Course Code
| 08/08/01 |
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| Level
| 3 |
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| Awarding Body
| Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
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
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
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| Duration of Course |
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
Ancillary Course Units
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| OIC Engineering Watch |
| Course Code |
08/08/02 |
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| Level |
3 |
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| Awarding Body
| Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
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
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
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| Duration of Course |
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
Ancillary Course Units
Maritime English
Leadership Training
Management Training
Mathematics
Engineering Knowledge
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| Chief Mate |
| Course Code |
08/08/03 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Awarding Body |
Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
Qualified OIC Navigational Watch
12 months at sea as OIC Navigational Watch
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
Course fees apply for all students
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-Time |
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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
Ancillary Course Units
Meteorology
Business and Law
Leadership Training
Engineering and Control Systems
Ship Stability
Management Training
Shipboard Operations
Navigation
Physical Education
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| Second Engineer |
| Course Code |
08/08/04 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Awarding Body |
Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
Qualified OIC Engineering Watch
12 months at sea as OIC Engineering Watch
Medical , Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
Course fees apply to all students
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-Time |
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| About The Course |
This course is a continuation in the career of an Engineering Officer in the Merchant Marine leading to the issue of a Certificate of Competence as a Second Engineer. 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 Second Engineer Course and to actively participate in events organised by the Maritime Institute . |
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| Study Units |
Engineering Knowledge I & II
Naval Architecture
Leadership and Management Training
Marine Electrotechnology
Physical Education
Applied Mechanics
Engineering Drawing
Applied Heat
Ancillary Course Units
Mathematics
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| Master Mariner |
| Course Code |
08/08/05 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Awarding Body |
Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
Qualified Chief Mate
36 months at sea or 24 if at least 12 served served as Chief Mate
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
Course fees apply to all students
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| Duration of Course |
3 Months Study |
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| About The Course |
This course is the final career step in the Deck Department in the Merchant Marine leading to the issue of a Certificate of Competence as a Master Mariner (Ship's Captain). 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. Candidates should be over 28 years of age when sitting for their final examinations. |
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On Board Ship Operations
Navigation
Cargo Handling and Stowage
Maritime Law
Emergency Response
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| Chief Engineer |
| Course Code |
08/08/06 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Awarding Body |
Malta Maritime Authority |
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| Entry Requirements |
Qualified Second Engineer
36 months at sea or 24 if at least 12 served as Second Engineer
Medical, Physical Aptitude Test and Interview
Course fees apply to all students
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| Duration of Course |
3 Months Study |
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| About The Course |
This course is the final career step in the Engineering Department in the Merchant Marine leading to the issue of a Certificate of Competence as a Chief Engineer. 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. Candidates should be over 28 years of age when sitting for their final examinations. |
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Marine Engineering
Maintenance and Repair
Electronic and Control Engineering
Control of Ship Operations
Personal Safety
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| Probationary Officer Cadet |
| Course Code |
08/08/07 |
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| Level |
2 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST Maritime Institute |
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| Entry Requirements |
SEC/O'level passes in English Language and 3 other subjects
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 course. SEC/O' Level passes in Maths and Physics are mandatory to commence the OIC Nav/Eng 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 carreer path they wish to follow at sea; whether related to Deck (Navigation) duties or Engineering. |
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| Study Units |
Seamanship and Boatwork
SEC/O' level Mathematics
Leadership Training
General Ship Knowledge
Meteorology
SEC/ O'level Physics
Physical Education
Maritime English
Ancillary Course Units
Signals
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