Further Study Options

Further Study Options for your Career at Sea.

FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS

Higher Professional Certification leading to…

Chief Mate

The next professional certificate to be gained by Deck Officers enabling the holder to serve as the second in command of a ship in the Merchant Navy. The Chief Mate will typically take responsibility for cargo planning and overseeing the deck crew and the ship’s deck maintenance programme.

Master

The highest level of professional qualification for Deck Officers enabling the holder to take command of a ship.

Second Engineer

The next professional certificate to be gained by Engineering Officers. Responsible for all the junior engineers and other engine room staff. Plans the overall maintenance schedule for all the machinery found in the engine room and other technical systems throughout the vessel.

Chief Engineer

The highest level of professional qualification for Engineer Officers enabling the holder to take responsibility for all the technical systems on a ship.

Electro-Technical Officer

At present there is no higher level of certification for Electro-Technical Officers with promotion being based on experienced gained and completion of other specialist training.

FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS

Higher Academic Studies

Each of the cadet training programmes will certificate their academic studies in the form of a recognised qualification. These include

HNC (Higher National Certificate),
HND (Higher National Diploma),
FdSc (Foundation Degree – England)
PD (Professional Diploma – Scotland)

There are also opportunities for candidates who have the academic ability and desire to study for a higher level of academic award above those they achieved whilst completing their cadet training programme.

The opportunity also exists to complete further studies leading to the award of a full Honours degree. This will either require a specific funding agreement from your sponsor company, or be undertaken under a self-funding arrangement where this is not available. This funding will follow the rules and structure applicable to most university students.

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Our experienced team of recruitment and training officers can provide you with help and guidance on roles and vacancies – and support in applying for sponsorship.

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