NQ Aquaculture Marine and Maritime Skills SCQF 5 (Mallaig)

The maritime sector is a growth area within the Scottish economy, have you ever thought about a career change or a life at sea? If so, this course maybe for you.

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West Highland College, Mallaig
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This course is available on the West Highland College website.

Description

The maritime sector is a growth area within the Scottish economy, have you ever thought about a career change or a life at sea?  If so, this course maybe for you.

If you already work within the Maritime Sector and want to gain further certification or experience then this course could also be useful.

All we ask is that you have an interest in the maritime sector and a willingness to learn new things. 
This course is designed to get you into employment or improve the skills you  already have and make you more competent to use own boats at sea.

The course can be used as a gateway to the following industries.
•    Ferries (Including Hospitality and Retail)
•    Merchant Navy (Modern Apprenticeships)
•    Logistics
•    Aquaculture
•    Commercial Fishing 
•    Further Study (NC Shipping and Maritime Operations Course) and on to Merchant Navy Cadetships
•    Leisure Industry

You will also have the advantage of being taught by a master mariner and have the use of our own vessel, the Levanto, for practical aspects of your course.

The certification you can achieve as part of the course is

During your course, we'll also introduce you to using a range of digital technologies, which will help you get the most from your course and at the same time develop your digital skills. Find out more about key computing skills and essential student skills. 

There are no set entry requirement for this course.  

 


 

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Supporting students to access learning, no matter how remote they are, is our specialty. Dedicated staff at our 10 college centres are here to help so you’ll always be treated as an individual and not just a number.

From your first step into learning to your final successful career, we're here for you.

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