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Deck Shipping and Maritime Operations - Level 3

at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma16 weeksFull time£2,583

What the college says

This is a sponsored route, which means that your studies will be sponsored by a shipping/training company. Find out more about sponsorship opportunities at the Careers at Sea website. This course provides the skills, knowledge and experience to become a deck officer in the Merchant Navy, or to pursue various maritime opportunities, at sea and ashore. It offers an exciting opportunity to train towards a rewarding career while travelling the world and earning a potentially tax-free salary. Studying at one of the UK's top nautical institutions, you will benefit from expert tutors, state of the art bridge simulators and strong industry partnerships that lead to excellent employment opportunities. The course is delivered during the first of five phases that constitute a three-year cadet training programme at one of the UK's top nautical institutions. Benefit from expert tutors, state of the art facilities and strong industry partnerships that lead to excellent employment opportunities.

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs or Scottish Standard Grades including English, Mathematics and Science - Grades 9-4 (England), 1-4 (Scotland), A-C (Wales) Please be aware that sponsoring companies will require you to pass an ENG1 Seafarer Medical examination which will include testing for colour-blindness.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS

    BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE Broadwater, Fleetwood, FY7 8JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Fleetwood

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