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HN Unit (SCQF Level 7)

Marine Cargo Operations

This SQA HN unit provides the knowledge on how to safely and efficiently carry out duties onboard a merchant vessel during cargo operations.

Qualification Type

HN Unit (SCQF Level 7)

Interests

  • Maritime

MCA 35 HR Approved Engine Course – Part 1

This MCA approved course will help you develop better knowledge of mechanical issues and maintenance procedures of diesel engines.

Duration

1 week

Starts

01 Dec 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Fraserburgh Campus

MCA 35 HR Approved Engine Course – Part 2

The course is designed to give basic training to engineer officers who want to pursue a career on “small vessels”.

Duration

1 week

Starts

08 Dec 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Fraserburgh Campus
SCQF Level 7

MCA 70 HR Workshop Skills Training

For those who wish to progress to 2nd Engineer and further Chief Engineer qualification for Small Vessels, as per MIN 524.

Qualification Type

SCQF Level 7

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

10 Nov 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Fraserburgh Campus

MCA Oral Exam Preparation

This is an intensive short course providing you with MCA oral examination preparation for various ranks.

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

27 Oct 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) - Management Level

This MCA approved course offers training in the competent use of navigation and electronic systems found onboard merchant vessels.   This course is aimed at officers following a course of study leading to their second or higher certificate of competency

Duration

2 weeks

Starts

25 Aug 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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RYA Short Range Certificate (Radio)

This course is for anyone who owns or operates a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio using international channels.

Duration

1 day

Starts

22 Sep 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

The six-day intensive RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course provides you with the essential knowledge for coastal and offshore navigation. This is ideal for candidates looking to undertake RYA Coastal Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore “Practical” course and exam

Interests

  • Maritime
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Seafish Basic Health and Safety

This Seafish Industry Authority approved course covers the knowledge and skills required to work safely on board a commercial fishing vessel.

Duration

1 day

Starts

28 Nov 2025

Interests

  • Maritime

Campus

  • Scottish Maritime Academy
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