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Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies

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Higher Certificate in Sc
Programme Code: CR_SNASC_6
 
Mode of Delivery:Full Time, Part Time, ACCS
  
No. of Semesters:4
NFQ Level:6
Embedded Award:No
  
Programme Credits:120
programmeReviewDate:March 2021
Department:NMCI
Field of Study:Nautical Science
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

PO1 Knowledge - Breadth
  (a) A knowledge of areas of navigation, shipboard operation, pilotage,watchkeeping, emergency response and meteorology, relevant to the Officer of the Watch on ships of more than 500 gross tonnage on international voyages
PO2 Knowledge - Kind
  (a) The ability to apply knowledge of navigation and shipboard operations in the conduct of an international voyage on board a ship of more than 500 gross tonnage
PO3 Skill - Range
  (a) The ability to use basic techniques, skills and modern navigation and cargo equipment in the conduct of an international voyage on board a ship of more than 500 gross tonnage
PO4 Skill - Selectivity
  (a) The ability to assist in drawing up a passage plan for an international voyage, a loading plan for a typical cargo operation or an emergency response plan and to contribute to the assessment of the outcome
PO5 Competence - Context
  (a) The ability to contribute to the solution of common operational problems of a ship of more than 500 gross tonnage engaged on international voyages
PO6 Competence - Role
  (a) The ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team and to supervise the crew in cargo and navigation operations
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn
  (a) The ability to identfy and address learning needs within a structured learning environment and an awareness of the need for continued professional development
PO8 Competence - Insight
  (a) An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic contest within which maritime transport operates and the need for high ethical standards in the practice of seafaring, including the responsibilities of the seafaring profession towards people and the environment
 

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
NAUT6022 Introduction to Seafaring
NAUT6035 Seafarer Basic Safety training
NAUT6012 Bridge Watchkeeping - wp
NAUT6013 Cargo/Ballast Operations - wp
NAUT6028 Mooring & Unmooring Ops - wp
NAUT6069 Emergency Action - wp

Stage 1 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork
NAUT6020 General Ship Knowledge
NAUT6002 Intro to Bridge Watchkeeping
NAUT6070 Deck Maintenance Operations
NAUT6003 Intro to Coastal Navigation
Elective
Module Code Module Title
NAUT6004 Navigation and Meteorology
NAUT6040 Shipboard Support Units
 

Stage 2 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
NAUT6024 Marine Communications
NAUT6030 NAEST O - Watchkeeping
NAUT6029 NAEST O - Marine Radar
NAUT6034 Safety & Security
NAUT6071 Voyage Planning and Emer - wp
Group Elective 1
Module Code Module Title
NAUT6004 Navigation and Meteorology
NAUT6040 Shipboard Support Units

Stage 2 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
NAUT6016 Shipboard Emergency Procedures
NAUT7003 Meteorology
NAUT7004 Ocean Navigation
NAUT7006 Ship Stability & Construction
NAUT7007 Shipboard Operations
NAUT7001 Advanced Coastal Navigation

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