Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 603/3509/9
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 2 Award in Maritime Studies (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 112 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
112 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to Advertising
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to distinguish advertisements from other media content
- Understand how advertisements are used to sell products
2
Introduction to Navigation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to calculate the effect of tides of navigation.
- Be able to plot a course.
- Know the functions and uses of electronic navigation aids.
- Know the requirements for passage planning.
- Know how to calculate a course to steer.
3
Protecting the Marine Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of protecting the marine environment 1.
- Identify the possible effects of operational or accidental pollution on the marine environment 1.
- List major factors that have an environmental impact on developments in ports and harbors 1.
- Outline consequences of negative and environmental impact in the marine environment 1.
- Identify the use of Marpol in protecting the marine environment 1.
- Outline the impact of globalisation on the spread of alien species 1.
- Give examples of personal responsibilities in protecting the marine environment2.
- Know about the responsible fishing vessel standard 2.
- Outline the core principlesof the responsible fishing vessel standard 2.
- Explain how the responsible fishing vessel standard addresses the need to minimise the impact of operations on the marine environment
4
The Maritime Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components of the maritime sector and their relative economic importance.
- Know the different types of vessels in common use within the maritime sector.
- Know the role and duties of government departments and regulatory bodies with the maritime sector.
- Understand the importance of protecting the marine environment.
5
Working in the Maritime Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know key career pathways within the maritime sector.
- Understand the importance of employee and employer rights and responsibilities.
- Know health and safety practices and legislation.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3509/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018