Certificate in Nautical Studies for Officer of the Watch and Master on Ships of Less Than 500 Gross Tonnage

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Certificate
Programme Code CR_SNSOW_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time No. of Semesters 1
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 20
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/06/2025
Department NMCI
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A wide range of knowledge in the operation all aspects of small ships (<500 Gross Tonnage), including day to day practical operations, navigational practices, passenger and crew management, pollution control, and the implementation of relevant legislation.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Knowledge relevant to the STCW code for ships less than 500 Gross Tonnage operating in the near coastal area. This includes, ship operations, ship stability, shipping law, emergency procedures, resource management, shipping legislation, health and safety legislation.
PO3 Skill - Range Skills to support the ship management as an officer of the watch and act as an on-board manager (Master). Graduates will implement national and international legislation, conduct stability calculations, perform navigational calculations, navigate small ships safely using all equipment including electronic equipment, and manage all onboard personnel safely.
PO4 Competence - Context The ability to combine their previous experience while obtaining the qualifications of Second Hand Full and/or Skipper Full (issued by the Department of Transport) with new skills and knowledge to manage and operate all equipment in relation to small ships in the near coastal area.
PO5 Competence - Role The ability to perform the role of Officer of the Watch and obtain the academic knowledge to perform the role of Master on ships less than 500 Gross Tonnage in the near coastal area as required by the STCW Code.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT6030 NAEST O - Watchkeeping Brian Devitt 4 5
NAUT6072 Ship Knowledge (< 500GT) Brian Devitt 1 5
NAUT6016 Shipboard Emergency Procedures Brian Devitt 3 5
NAUT6073 Shipboard Management (<500GT) Brian Devitt 1 5