Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 603/1134/4
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Exploring Maritime Skills (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 733 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
733 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principal methods of cooking.
- Be able to prepare, cook and present simple dishes.
2
Basic Vessel Engineering Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how an internal combustion engine works
- Know how diesel engine ancillary systems work
- Know how the power generated is used to propel a vessel
- Know the purpose of vessel environmental, service and pumping systems
- Know how to maintain safe operation of a vessel’s engineering systems
3
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of good customer service.
- Be able to communicate with customers in the hospitality environment.
- Know the importance of good personal presentation.
4
Developing Group and Teamwork Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with working in a group.
- Understand how group members and staff interact in a range of contexts.
- Understand the importance of clear communication and social interaction.
- Understand the rights of others to communicate within a group situation.
- Understand the importance of co-operation when working in group situations.
- Understand the importance of praise and constructive criticism.
- Understand the role of those in authority.
5
Food Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of food service.
- Understand how to work in a food service area.
- Understand how to serve food.
6
Health and Safety Awareness for Catering and Hospitality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate awareness of health and safety practices in the catering and hospitality workplace.
- Be able to identify Hazards in the workplace.
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures.
7
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
8
Introduction to Catering on board a Vessel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know maritime catering occupations.
- Understand the importance of health and safety aspects in providing catering services.
- Know the main catering areas on board a vessel. Show awareness of catering service skills.
9
Introduction to Marine Charts and Compasses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and main features of marine charts
- Know the main purpose and features of a compass
- Know the main differences between a Magnetic and Gyro compass.
10
Introduction to Mooring and Securing a Vessel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by mooring and securing a vessel.
- Understand mooring operations and safety factors.
- Understand the use of a mooring winch
- Understand the use of an anchor windlass
11
Introduction to Support Level Watch Keeping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of vessel watch keeping at the support level
- Know how to respond to non-routine events or occurrences
12
Introduction to Using and Maintaining Engineering Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use tools safely. Show familiarity with manual tools and their uses. Show familiarity with power tools and their uses.
- Maintain and store manual tools.
13
Introduction to Vessel Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of main propulsion and steering systems on vessels
- Know the basic principles of the different main propulsion and steering systems
- Understand the importance of planned maintenance of main, ancillary and auxiliary machinery and equipment
- Understand the importance of safe working practices in machinery spaces
14
Introduction to Vessel Navigation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of charts for navigating a vessel
- Understand the use of a compass in navigating a vessel
- Know a range of electronic instruments and systems used for navigation
15
Introduction to Vessel Stability and Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why a vessel floats
- Understand the basic principles of subdivision of the hull
- Know common nautical terms
- Know the main structural features of a vessel
16
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
17
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.
18
Prepare, Cook and Finish Food
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic principles of food preparation.
- Know the basic principles for cooking food.
- Know the basic principles of finishing food.
- Know how to clear down work areas and equipment and store food at end of production.
19
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand problems that may occur in the workplace.
- Understand the ways to solve problems in the workplace.
- Understand ways to work collaboratively to solve a problem.
- Understand the benefits of evaluation.
20
Ropework and Knots Used On Board Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of rope construction.
- Know different types of knots and their use
- Know the use of blocks and tackles.
21
Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environments in Hospitality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know their personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Know why it is important to work in a safe and hygienic way.
- Know about hazards and safety in the workplace.
22
Using Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to contribute to the setting of group and individual goals.
- Understand their role and responsibility within the group.
- Know how to plan group activities.
- Undertake group activities.
- Know how to review group activities.
23
Vessel Repair and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to read drawings and specifications for repair, maintenance and servicing of vessel hull and machinery.
- Know how to use engineering tools and equipment for repair, maintenance and servicing of vessel hull and machinery
- Know how to work in a safe manner when carrying out repair, maintenance and servicing activities
- Know how to use composite materials for repair and maintenance
24
Vessel Ropework, Anchoring and Mooring Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of Rope
- work and the use of ropes and wires on board a vessel.
- Know how to safely assist in anchoring operations.
- Know how to safely assist in mooring operations.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1134/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2017