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NQ Maritime and Aquaculture Skills
SCQF level 5
Do you want to be part of a major growth Key Information
area in Scotland's economy? This course
can open doors into the maritime sector. Entry requirements
Whether in aquaculture, shore based There are no set entry requirements for this
operations or the merchant navy. We course. Entry is at the discretion of the
combine essential basic boat skills (with centre and on successful interview.
certification from RYA and MCA) with an Relevant experience may also provide an
understanding of aquaculture and the role it appropriate basis for undertaking this course
plays in Scotland’s waters. You will also but is not essential.
have the advantage of working with a
master mariner and we use our own What next?
Seaward 25 vessel, the Lannair, for practical You will have several choices available,
aspects of your course. making use of both strands of learning (boat
skills and aquaculture). You could continue
Study will include: your studies with NC Shipping and Maritime
• small boat engineering Operations OR you could consider a career
• maritime environment in the merchant navy, by applying for a
• seamanship cadetship with national shipping companies
• health and safety in the maritime sector OR you could apply for a Modern
• knots and rope work Apprenticeship in Harbour Operations,
• RYA essential navigation Deck Rating or Hospitality (on-board).
• RYA level 2 powerboat Another career route could be the marine/
• RYAVHF radio aquaculture sector. Fish farming and its
• MCA STCW 10*(PST, PSSR, EFA) related industries offers many job
• navigation 1 and 2 opportunities, such as trainee fish farm
• aquaculture: an introduction to technicians, boat crew at fish farms or
harbour operatives for local ferry companies.
shellfish production
• North European aquaculture: Base: Mallaig
an introduction Course Study Key
• aquatic environment: local investigation
• Scottish sea fisheries: an introduction
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
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