Study Land and Maritime
Have you ever thought about a career change or a life at sea? Perhaps you are already working in the sector and want to gain further certification or experience?
Our coastal waters have shaped employment in our rural and island communities for centuries, providing opportunities for both tourism, fishing and aquaculture. A career in Maritime can provide opportunities to see the world and work in an industry on the cutting edge of technology on both land and shore.
Courses
- NPA Aquaculture SCQF 4 (Work-based)
- SVQ Aquaculture SCQF 5 (Work-based)
- SVQ Aquaculture SCQF 7 (Modern Apprenticeship)
- NQ Aquaculture Marine and Maritime Skills SCQF 5 (Mallaig)
- NQ Access to Merchant Navy Cadetship SCQF 5 (Stornoway)
- NC Shipping and Maritime Operations SCQF 6 (Mallaig)
Why study with us
We can help you get started in a career in this sector with courses and apprenticeships in aquaculture, marine and maritime skills, as well as industry recognised Royal Yacht Association and Maritime Coastguard Agency certificates. You can study at an SCQF level that suits you and progress from one qualification to the next, with on campus and work-based options. You’ll learn from staff who are up-to-date with all the latest technology and will guide you every step of the way.
Our courses cover everything you’ll need to embark on a maritime career, including:
- Navigation
- Sea survival
- VHF Radio
- First Aid
- Firefighting
- Meteorology
- Buoyage
- Collision Regulations
- Tides
- Chartwork
Student Story
"I want to get into the merchant navy. The two maritime courses in Mallaig have shown me what’s involved with work at sea and will help with my application to deck officer cadetship. We do classroom work like ship stability, chart work and tidal calculations as well as working for RYA tickets, such as Power Boat and Day Skipper, which are always useful for maritime employment if you don’t want to go on to study further."