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STCW Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college

Level 3Other coursesOther1 weekPart time£1,530

What the college says

This course is designed to provide training in the basic theory and use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch on vessels equipped with ECDIS. You will gain the knowledge and skills required for a safe navigational watch including; the characteristics of ECDIS data and display, setting up and maintaining an ECDIS display, planning and monitoring a route, using basic navigational functions and equipment in a real-time navigational environment and activating updates. The training is delivered with a functional approach to ensure all safety-relevant aspects and potential problems are covered.

What you need to get on

The minimum expected entry requirements are: minimum six months bridge watchkeeping testimonials oorstudent is a candidate on an MNTB/MCA approved training programme leading to a first Certificate of Competency (CoC). All students must have knowledge and understanding on passage planning and Electronic Navigational Equipment which includes Radar, ARPA, GNSS, Echo Sounder etc.

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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Start dates

  • 22 February 2027 · Fleetwood
  • 22 March 2027 · Fleetwood
  • 12 July 2027 · Fleetwood

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