Maritime - Basic seamanship
What is special about this course?
This course will provide you with an introduction to the basic seamanship skills to take on a career at sea. Whether that is in the deep sea, fishing, aquaculture or windfarms sector.
Entry requirements
A strong interest in the Maritime sector and Level 3/4 core skills qualifications
The course will cover the required STCW short courses:
- Elementary First Aid
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Personal Sea Survival
The following Maritime based SQA Units:
- Efficient Deck Hand (College based Award)
- Maritime Environment: An Introduction
- Health And Safety In The Maritime Sector
- Safety And Survival At Sea
- First Aid At Sea
How will I study my course?
Combination of face to face and online
How long will my course last?
6 MonthsJanuary - June
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Outer Hebrides
- UHI Outer Hebrides (Stornoway Campus)
Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
Janaury
Fees
Please contact leadmissions@uhi.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of the course you will have the ability to start immediately on a career in the maritime sector or to continue your studies by enrolling onto the Access to Merchant Navy course offered at the college.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Maritime - Basic seamanship
We are no longer accepting applications for 2022/23
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Outer Hebrides. Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI Outer Hebrides operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.