Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Higher Certificate in Sc
Programme Code CR_SNASC_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 120
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2021
Department NMCI
Field of Study 5253 - Nautical Science
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT6012 Bridge Watchkeeping - wp Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6013 Cargo/Ballast Operations - wp Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6069 Emergency Action - wp Brian Devitt 1 5
NAUT6022 Introduction to Seafaring Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6028 Mooring & Unmooring Ops - wp Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6035 Seafarer Basic Safety training Brian Devitt 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
NAUT6070 Deck Maintenance Operations Brian Devitt 1 5
NAUT6020 General Ship Knowledge Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6002 Intro to Bridge Watchkeeping Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6003 Intro to Coastal Navigation Brian Devitt 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT6004 Navigation and Meteorology Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6040 Shipboard Support Units Brian Devitt 2 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Learners who have previously completed NAUT6040 Shipboard Support Units must select NAUT6004 Navigation and Meteorology
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT6024 Marine Communications Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6029 NAEST O - Marine Radar Sinead Reen 4 5
NAUT6030 NAEST O - Watchkeeping Brian Devitt 4 5
NAUT6034 Safety & Security Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6071 Voyage Planning and Emer - wp Brian Devitt 1 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT6004 Navigation and Meteorology Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6040 Shipboard Support Units Brian Devitt 2 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT7001 Advanced Coastal Navigation 2 5
NAUT7003 Meteorology Brian Devitt 3 5
NAUT7004 Ocean Navigation Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT7006 Ship Stability & Construction Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT6016 Shipboard Emergency Procedures Brian Devitt 3 5
NAUT7007 Shipboard Operations Brian Devitt 2 5