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Signals Preparation (Online)

at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college

Level 3Other coursesOther3 hoursPart time£204

What the college says

This course is designed to prepare you for the MCA Signals exam conducted by MCA approved examiners within the College, covering topics such as transmitting and receiving of Morse Code, identification of signal flags, understanding the single letter meaning of flags, and general communications. Online learning materials are provided, and you can arrange the exam date at your convenience, subject to examiner availability. Please contact us for more information on this. The exam takes place on campus at Fleetwood Nautical Campus and requires a half day attendance at college. Download the course information sheet and exam procedure to find out more, including start dates, pass marks and exam dates. To apply for a place on this programme please click the Enquire button above for an enrolment form and quote the course title in your email. A copy of your passport and a second form of identification will be required to secure a place on this course. Learners can enrol at any time from 01 Aug to 31 July, each academic year Validity of certificate Three years, see MSN 1856 Amendment 1. Fleetwood Nautical Campus/Blackpool and the Fylde College is an accredited Maritime Training Centre, and this course is accredited by the United Kingdom, Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

What you need to get on

This course is a required element of the training needed for obtaining the UK Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency.

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?

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Where it runs

  • FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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