About this course
Following the government’s guidance, from 4 April we will not be requiring delegates to undertake any testing before attending their course. However, it is strongly recommended that face coverings are worn when in enclosed spaces and where social distancing is not possible. There may also be some courses which still require additional PPE - this will be provided as appropriate.
While the requirement for testing has been relaxed, we ask that students/delegates only attend their course if they are fully well to do so - this is to ensure that fellow students/delegates and staff are protected and courses can continue to run.
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A theoretical and practical course that enables an understanding of shipboard organisation and operations, pilot ladders and means of access, cargo work, safety and seamanship, including knots, splicing and whipping and seizing.
What you'll learn
Shipboard organisation and operationsÂ
Shipboard organisation, parts of a vessel, deck equipment, lookout reporting, helm orders, anchoring and mooring arrangements.Â
Pilot ladders and means of accessÂ
Rigging a pilot ladder, means of access, and boarding arrangements.Â
Cargo workÂ
Hatch covers, derricks and cranes, blocks and tackles, containers, and securing arrangements.Â
SafetyÂ
COSWOP, IMO safety signs, enclosed spaces, fire extinguishers, and lifeboat and liferaft launching.Â
SeamanshipÂ
Rope types and construction, knots, bends and hitches, rigging a bosun’s chair and stage, rope and wire splicing, whipping and seizing, parcelling, and serving.Â
At the end of your training you should have the knowledge to:Â
- Perform in a safe working environment on board shipÂ
- Perform a range of seamanship tasks effectivelyÂ
- And have a working knowledge of COWSPÂ
Prerequisites
You must be at least 17 years of age.
You must have a minimum of 6 months' sea service in vessels of more than 15m and any of the following:
- an NWR certificate,
- MCA-accepted Yachtmaster Offshore,
- Yacht rating with at least six months' seagoing service and a steering certificate,
- A Boat Master Licence (BML) Tier 1, level 2 certificate, or
- A Tug rating with at least six months' seagoing service and a steering certificate.
You must hold a valid ENG1 certificate.
Course Information
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Approvals
MCA
Career progression
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Prerequisites
See main course description.
Course availability
Please contact admissions for course availability and to book.
Contact us
Please contact the admissions team if you require more information about this course.
Online bookings will be confirmed with joining information within one working day of the booking being made. Confirmation of payment should be received in the normal way.
Please ensure that you follow the booking process and do not enter payment details more than once, unless you are booking more than one course. If you experience any issues, please email warsash.admissions@solent.ac.uk.
Admissions Team
Normal office hours are (UK time):
08.30 - 17.00 Monday to Thursday08.30 - 16.30 Friday