Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 600/3036/7
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Open Awards Level 1 Award in Exploring Maritime Skills (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 73 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
73 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to Careers in the Maritime Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand progression through career pathways in the wet and dry side of the maritime sector
- Understand how the maritime sector operates
2
Introduction to Working Afloat
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment 1.
- Select appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment for working afloat 1.
- Put on personal protective equipment correctly 1.3 Demonstrate the correct care for personal protective equipment2.
- Know the considerations for launch, mooring and recovery 2.
- Explain how to safely launch a vessel 2.
- Explain how to safely recover a vessel 2.
- Outline safety considerations for a launch site 2.
- Moor a vessel safely3.
- Understand the importance of checking the weather and water conditions 3.
- Identify sources of weather information 3.
- Explain the effects of at least two different wind speeds on the safety of a vessel 3.
- Outline considerations for tides and water conditions such as river flow or summer algae4.
- Be able to safely operate a vessel afloat 4.
- Check vessel before sailing 4.
- Safely launch a vessel 4.
- Sail a vessel in all directions in light winds 4.
- Safely return and moor a vessel
3
Maritime Safety Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with Maritime Health and Safety requirements.
- Understand Maritime Health and Safety requirements.
- Understand Maritime emergency procedures.
4
Open Awards Level 1 Award in Exploring Maritime Skills (RQF)
Introduction to Careers in the Maritime Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand progression through career pathways in the wet and dry side of the maritime sector 2. Understand how the maritime sector operates
5
Open Awards Level 1 Award in Exploring Maritime Skills (RQF)
Introduction to Working Afloat
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know how to use appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment 1.1 Select appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment for working afloat 1.2 Put on personal protective equipment correctly 1.3 Demonstrate the correct care for personal protective equipment2. Know the considerations for launch, mooring and recovery 2.1 Explain how to safely launch a vessel 2.2 Explain how to safely recover a vessel 2.3 Outline safety considerations for a launch site 2.4 Moor a vessel safely3. Understand the importance of checking the weather and water conditions 3.1 Identify sources of weather information 3.2 Explain the effects of at least two different wind speeds on the safety of a vessel 3.3 Outline considerations for tides and water conditions such as river flow or summer algae4. Be able to safely operate a vessel afloat 4.1 Check vessel before sailing 4.2 Safely launch a vessel 4.2 Sail a vessel in all directions in light winds 4.3 Safely return and moor a vessel
6
Open Awards Level 1 Award in Exploring Maritime Skills (RQF)
Maritime Safety Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with Maritime Health and Safety requirements. Understand Maritime Health and Safety requirements. Understand Maritime emergency procedures.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/3036/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2011