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Level 3 Diploma in Maritime Studies - Pre-Cadetship 2

at The Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time£2,583

What the college says

The main purpose of this qualification is to further your skills and knowledge in the Maritime Industry and prepare you for the next stage of training or working in Industry. You could move into an apprenticeship in either a Marine, Automotive, Aviation or Engineering Industry as the skill set gained is so comprehensive it leads to all of these different options. Alternatively, using the underpinning knowledge learnt could enable you to progress to an HNC/D in Nautical Studies, Marine Engineering, a degree-level apprenticeship or a Cadetship. This will be a part of your journey to qualifying as a junior officer (deck, engine or electrical) in the Merchant Navy. This qualification delivers the underpinning knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard for the role of deck officer and so provides a sound basis for working in the industry.

What you need to get on

This is a full-time funded course for 16-18 year-olds 4x GCSE at grade 4 including a minimum grade 4 in English and grade 4 maths. 19+ an Advanced Learner Loan could be available for this course.

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?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Poole Campus

    North Road Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0LS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Poole

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