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HNC NAUTICAL SCIENCE

3 Years On Campus Certificate Program

UHI Millennium Institute

Program Overview

This course forms part of the Merchant Navy Cadet Programme for students entering the industry as deck officers. The programme runs over three years, the first year is the NC Shipping and Maritime Operations.You will be supported throughout your training by a shipping company and receive an allowance and support at college, as well as spending a portion of your time on-board ships gaining hands-on marine training.All cadets are employed or sponsored directly by a shipping company/ship manager, or indirectly by other organisations acting on their behalf, who provide the sea service and support throughout the programme.Cadets normally receive a salary or training allowance for the complete duration of the programme from the employing or sponsoring organisation, which also pays tuition and other associated costs, although specific arrangements may vary between employing and sponsoring organisations.

Program Key Stats

£7230
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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

You should normally have a minimum of four National 5,,Standard Grade or GCSE passes at Grade C/3 or above, including English, Maths and a science-based subject,You will be required to undergo a medical and fitness test.,You must be sponsored by the industry (Merchant Navy), be resident and have had residency in the UK for at least 36 months, be a national of the UK or an EU member state, and hold a UK or EU member state passport.

Career Options

  • Marine Superintendent
  • Deck officer
  • Scuba diver
  • Nautical Surveyor
  • Marine Engineer
  • Radio Officer
  • Oceanographer
  • Deck Cadet

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