Qualification requirements

Applications from mature learners that do not meet the above requirements will be considered Those interested in the program will be required to complete an application process and attend and successfully complete, an interview day at Falmouth Marine School, prior to applying through UCAS. Applicants will be required to pass an MCA ENG1 medical examination to commence employment in the commercial yacht industry and this should be undertaken prior to the start of their training at FMS. Certain factors that may prevent them from passing this include; colour blindness, short sightedness, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, mental illness and alcoholism. Seafarer medical certificates: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) There are additional costs for this programme to cover the cost of the additional RYA/MCA maritime and engineering training. You may be able to get help with this, please contact us for more information. Academic Progression Route: All of those learners that successfully complete their HNC/FdSc studies, will have the opportunity to progress on to a range of final year honours degree options. For those wishing to attend as full time students, Plymouth University offer access to the final year of the following programs: - Level 6 BSc (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacture - Level 6 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - Level 6 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Composites For those wishing to study via supported, online, distance learning, whilst working onboard, there is an agreed progression route with award winning MLA College who actively design degree level study programs that are achievable by professional seafarers working around their normal working routines whilst at sea or ashore. - BSc (Hons) Sustainable Maritime Operations. Progression After spending time working at sea in the superyacht sector, learners may then return to complete the final required modules towards the MCA Engineer Officer of the Watch 3000gt in accordance with MIN 1904. Once completed, learners will be required, to pass the final oral exam, this brings a conclusion to the program. Year Three Final MCA Modules: - Marine Diesel Engineering - Auxiliary Equipment Part – 1 - Operational procedures, Basic Hotel Services and Ship Construction - MCA HELM Operational - MCA PCSRB (Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats) - MCA Advanced Fire Fighting - MCA Medical First Aid Learners will be qualified as STCW lll/2 Engineer Officer of the Watch, EOOW unlimited less than 9,000 kW, less than 3000 GT CoC. Those interested in the program will be required to complete an application process and attend and successfully complete, an interview day at Falmouth Marine School, prior to applying through UCAS. Applicants will be required to pass an MCA ENG1 medical examination prior to the start of their training at FMS. Certain factors that may prevent them from passing this include; colour blindness, short sightedness, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, mental illness and alcoholism. Seafarer medical certificates: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) There are additional costs for this programme to cover the cost of the additional RYA/MCA maritime and engineering training. You may be able to get help with this, contact us for more information.