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Ship Handling Course

at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college

Level 3Other coursesOther1 weekPart time£16,000

What the college says

This course is primarily designed for experienced Masters, Pilots, and senior deck officers who require advanced ship handling skills in a safe training environment. The programme is particularly beneficial for professionals adapting to new assignments, larger vessels, or challenging operational environments, as well as junior officers preparing for command positions. You will gain comprehensive training in advanced ship handling techniques, manoeuvring theory and practical skills through state of the art simulation. Completion of this course will enable you to handle vessels safely and efficiently in confined waters, adverse conditions and complex port environments whilst maintaining the highest standards of seamanship.

What you need to get on

Entry RequirementsDelegates must have completed the following: Demonstrate extensive sea-going experience in command or senior officer positions, orFor junior officers: minimum OOW Officer certification with progression to senior ranks.

How you are assessed

Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.

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?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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