Qualifications Scotland
Level 2
QN: 603/4892/6
Curriculum Active
Qualifications Scotland Level 2 Certificate in Maritime Studies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 388 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Qualifications Scotland
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
388 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Control operation of survival craft and rescue boats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare survival craft and rescue boats for use
- Be able to launch survival craft and rescue boats
- Be able to take initial actions on leaving a vessel
- Be able to maintain survival actions in a survival craft
- Be able to recover survival craft and rescue boats
- Know statutory regulations relating to survival craft and rescue boats
- Know how to take charge of survival craft and rescue boats.
2
Electrical Safety on Merchant Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the dangers of working on electrical equipment.
- Know the immediate actions to take in the event of electric shock.
- Know the main terminology and typical layout of marine electrical distribution systems.
3
Emergency First Aid in Response to Maritime Accidents or Medical Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types of accidents or medical emergencies that may occur
- Know what to do in case of an accident or medical emergency
- Understand how to apply elementary first aid techniques
- Know how to adjust responses according to circumstances
- Know how to move casualties
4
Maritime Employment, Environmental and Health and Safety Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importanceof personal and employer rightsand responsibilities
- Understand the importanceof protecting the marine environment
- Know health and safetypractices and legislation.
5
Maritime Sector Overview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Learning Outcomes?Know the components of themaritime sector and their relativeeconomic importance
- Know key career pathwayswithin the maritime sector
- Know the role and duties ofgovernment departments andregulatory bodies with themaritime sector
- Know the different types ofvessels in common use within themaritime sector
6
Maritime Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principle types of maritime safety and security risks
- Know how to contribute to maintaining safety and security in a maritime environment
- Know what to do in the event of a safety and security risk
- Understand the importance of following organisational safety and security procedures.
7
Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques
- Produce components using further hand fitting techniques
- Know how to produce components using hand fitting techniques.
8
Safe Operation of Merchant Vessel Machinery Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of the Code of Safe Working Practices for work on machinery systems.
- Know the function and basic operating principles of the main items of plant within machinery spaces.
9
Securing a Vessel for Passage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain a vessel’s weather and watertight integrity
- Know how to secure stores, moveable items and cargo for passage
10
Survival in the Water During Maritime Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of maritime emergencies
- Know the survival equipment used during maritime emergencies
- Understand the principles of survival during a maritime emergency
- Know how to abandon ship during maritime emergency
- Be able to survive in the water during maritime emergency
- Be able to use a survival craft during a maritime emergency
11
Vessel Construction and Stability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main construction features of different vessel types
- Understand vessel stability and flotation
12
Vessel Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting _STCW_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fire prevention on board ship
- Know how to respond in the event of a fire onboard ship
- Understand the principles of fire and extinguishing fire
- Be able to fight minor fires
- Know the equipment used to fight extensive fires on board ship
- Be able to fight extensive fires on board ship
- Be able to fight fires in enclosed spaces on board ship
- Be able to rescue individuals during fires on board ship
13
Vessel ropework, anchoring and mooring operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of rope
- work and demonstrate the use of a range of ropes and wires on board a vessel
- Know how to safely assist in anchoring operations
- Know how to safely assist in mooring operations
- Know how to provide and maintain safe access to vessels
- Be able to comply with Statutory and Industry Regulations for safe working on board vessels
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4892/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Qualifications Scotland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019