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INDEX OF COURSES |
- 10/08/01 : OIC Navigational Watch
- 10/08/02 : OIC Engineering Watch
- 10/08/03 : Chief Mate
- 10/08/04 : Probationary Officer Cadet
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OIC Navigational Watch |
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Course Code
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10/08/01 |
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4 |
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Awarding Body
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Malta Maritime Authority |
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Entry Requirements |
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
Medical Test, 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 foreigntrading 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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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 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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OIC Engineering Watch |
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Course Code |
10/08/02 |
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4 |
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Awarding Body
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Malta Maritime Authority |
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Entry Requirements |
6 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Physics (at grade 4/B or better), Mathematics
and English Language. Preferred: Chemistry, Technical Drawing and a foreign language
Or: Probationary Officer Cadet
Medical Test, 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 foreigntrading 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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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 Course 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 |
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Course Code |
10/08/03 |
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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 Test, 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 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 Course Units |
Medical Care on board, NARAS at Management Level plus valid STCW Ancillary Units
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Probationary Officer Cadet |
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Course Code |
10/08/04 |
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Level |
3 |
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Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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Entry Requirements |
4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English Language
Medical Test, 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, 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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Study Units |
Seamanship and Boatwork, Mathematics, Leadership Training, General Ship Knowledge,
Meteorology, Physics, Physical Education, Maritime English, Signals
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Ancillary Course Units |
Firefighting, First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Personal Survival
Techniques
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