Qualifications Scotland
Level 2
QN: 603/4893/8
Curriculum Active
Qualifications Scotland Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Studies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2185 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Qualifications Scotland
Syllabus Units
53 Units
Guided Hours
2185 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assemble, Operate and Maintain Fishing Gear
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work with fishing gear
- Understand how to rig and adjust fishing gear
- Understand how to operate fishing gear and equipment
- Know how to repair damaged gear, frame
- work and fittings
- Understand procedures supporting safe fishing practice
- Be able to prepare, shoot and haul gear
- Be able to deal with problems to gear, Repair damaged gear, frame
- Be able to carry out work safely and effectively
2
Assist with a Vessel's Navigational Watch
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common nautical terms
- Know how to contribute to the monitoring and control of a safe watch
- Know how to steer the vessel and comply with helm orders
- Know basic meteorological terms
- Know how to contribute to maintaining a navigational watch under a range of different conditions
- Know the purpose of bridge equipment, communication and alarm systems used during lookout and watchkeeping duties
3
Assist with cooking on a Fishing Vessel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic cooking principle
- Understand simple cooking operations
- Understand basic food safety procedures
- Be able to prepare ingredients for a simple meal
- Be able to cook and serve a simple meal
- Be able to carry out activities using safe and hygienic working practices
4
Basic navigational watchkeeping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common nautical terms.
- Know how to contribute to the monitoring and control of a safe watch.
- Understand what is involved in steering a vessel.
- Know what bridge equipment is used for lookout and watchkeeping duties.
5
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
6
Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering
- Know how to work efficiently and effectively in engineering
- Know how to work efficiently and effectively in engineering (continued
7
Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which chemical tanker cargo operations are carried out
- Know how to maintain safe chemical tanker cargo operations
- Know key features of chemical tanker cargo systems
- Know the principles of ship stability affecting chemical tanker cargo operations.
- Know how to control chemical cargo operations
- Know how to implement pollution control measures, including response to a spill
- Know the precautions to be taken when repair and maintenance work is carried out on chemical cargo tankers
- Know how to respond to emergencies arising from chemical cargo operations
8
Communicate using equipment and visual means
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles behind maritime communication
- Know the requirements associated with recording communication
- Understand how to transmit and receive communications by visual methods
- Understand how to transmit and receive VHF radio communications
- Be able to transmit and receive communications by visual methods
- Be able to transmit and receive radio communications
9
Contribute to Workboat Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to contribute workboat operations
- Be able to contribute to routine workboat operations
- Be able to comply with workboat safety management systems
- Be able to contribute to specialist workboat operations
- Be able to respond to operational emergencies
10
Control Dry Cargo Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safe procedures and practices for cargo operations
- Know the principles of ship stability affecting cargo operations
- Know how to carry out loading, stowage, securing, care on passage and discharging of cargo
- Know how to correctly separate and secure different cargoes
- Know the additional requirements for loading, carriage and discharge of hold cargoes
- Know the additional requirements for the safe carriage of deck cargoes
- Know the additional requirements for the safe carriage of packaged dangerous goods
- Know the additional requirements for safe Roll-On Roll-Off (ro-ro) operation
11
Control Large Domestic Passenger Vessel Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which passengers are carried on large domestic passenger vessels
- Know how to communicate effectively using the various methods available on board large domestic passenger vessels
- Know how to manage passengers and crew members on board a large domestic passenger vessel
- Know how to handle large domestic passenger vessels
- Know how to undertake bunkering operations
- Know vessel engineering systems
- Understand how to take into account the human element in responding to an emergency situation on a large domestic passenger vessel
- Know how to respond to emergency situations
12
Control Oil and Chemical Cargo Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which cargo operations are carried out
- Know the specific safety factors relating to the carriage of oil and chemical cargoes
- Know key features of tanker cargo systems
- Know the principles of ship stability affecting cargo operations
- Know how to control bulk oil and chemical cargo operations
- Know how to implement pollution control measures, including response to a spill
- Know the precautions to be taken when repair and maintenance work is carried out
- Know how to respond to emergencies arising from oil and chemical cargo operations
13
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.
14
Control Passenger Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which passengers are carried on domestic vessels
- Know how to control passenger operations on domestic vessels
- Know how to respond to emergencies on domestic passenger vessels
15
Dredging Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which dredging operations are carried out.
- Know the different types of dredging vessels, machinery and equipment.
- Know the hazards associated specifically with dredging operations.
- Know the stability factors to be taken into account when loading and discharging dredged materials and ballasting.
- Know how to prepare the vessel for dredging operations.
- Know how to operate dredging machinery and equipment.
- Know how to control dredging operations.
- Know how to navigate and manoeuvre the vessel safely during dredging operations.
16
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.
17
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
18
Forming and assembling pipework systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form and assemble pipe
- work systems
- Know how to form and assemble pipe
19
General fabrication and welding applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general fabrication and welding applications
- Know how to carry out general fabrication and welding applications
20
Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which liquefied gas tanker cargo operations are carried out
- Know how to maintain safe liquified gas tanker cargo operations
- Know key features of liquefied gas tanker cargo systems
- Know the principles of ship stability affecting liquified gas tanker cargo operations
- Know how to control liquified gas cargo operations
- Know how to implement pollution control measures, including response to a spill
- Know the precautions to be taken when repair and maintenance work is carried out on liquified gas cargo tankers
- Know how to respond to emergencies arising from cliquified gas cargo operations
21
Maintain your own work practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own work practice
- Be able to maintain own work practice
- Understand how to review work practice
- Understand how to improve own working practice
22
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electrical equipment
- Maintain electrical systems
- Know how to maintain electrical equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain further electrical equipment/systems.
23
Maintaining Vessel Machinery for Safe Operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to carry out routine and planned vessel maintenance procedures
- Know the types of engine and ancillary system faults that may develop
24
Marine electrical lighting and control systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct and test of a range of marine lighting systems.
- Be able to undertake practical maintenance of electrical systems installed within hazardous area.
- Be able to measure and calibrate instrumentation and control systems.
25
Marine vessel communication systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake operational checks on marine radio equipment.
- Be able to record operational parameters.
- Know how to undertake fault finding at system level.
26
Marine vessel electrical installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use hand and corded power tools safely.
- Be able to install and test electrical wiring systems.
- Be able to install and test electrcial wiring terminations.
27
Marine vessel electronic navigational equipment maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake operational checks on marine navigational equipment to determine correct operations.
- Be able to record operational parameters.
- Know how to undertake fault finding at system level.
28
Marine vessel electronic systems assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to undertake assembly activities safely.
- Be able to construct a range of electronic circuits utilising own design skills.
29
Marine vessel electronic systems design and test
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a range of electronic circuits using discrete components.
- Be able to measure electronic circuits using a range of instruments.
30
Marine vessel high voltage awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislative regulations and operational hazards of high voltage systems (>1000V)
- Understand the various components within a high voltage system.
- Understand power management systems (PMS).
- Be able to perform various high voltage system operations to replicate on-board procedures (by simulaton, laboratory demonstrations, or actual system operations).
31
Marine vessel plant maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Learning Outcomes?Be able to undertake assembly activities safetly.
- Be able to safely use hand and corded/air powered power tools.
- Be able to dismantle marine plant and carry out internal inspections.
- Be able to replace or manufacture items to replace worn components.
- Know the theory for the safe operation of marine plant.
- Know how to maintain refrigerant systems.
- Know how to recover refrigerant and prepare for disposal.
32
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.
33
Maritime Fire Prevention and Fire Actions
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
- Know how to fight minor fires on board ship
34
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
35
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.
36
Oil Tanker Cargo Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which oil tanker cargo operations are carried out
- Know how to maintain safe oil tanker cargo operations
- Know key features of oil tanker cargo systems
- Know the principles of ship stability affecting oil tanker cargo operations
- Know how to control oil cargo operations
- Know how to implement pollution control measures, including response to a spill
- Know the precautions to be taken when repair and maintenance work is carried out on oil tankers
- Know how to respond to emergencies arising from oil cargo operations
37
Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use lathes for turning operations
- Know how to prepare and use lathes for turning operations.
38
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.
39
Provide fire fighting response on board a vessel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to control fire fighting operations on board a vessel
- Be able to organise fire parties
- Be able to maintain fire fighting apparatus
- Know principles concerned with preventing and fighting fires on board vessels
40
Receiving Handling and Stowing the Catch on a Fishing Vessel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the equipment used to handle and stow catch on a fishing vessel
- Understand catch handling procedures on a fishing vessel
- Understand operations and practices for dealing with the catch
- Understand hygiene requirements on a fishing vessel
- Understand industry guidelines and regulations related to handling and stowing catch
- Be able to receive the catch
- Be able to prepare the catch for stowage
- Be able to stow the catch
- Be able to carry out work in accordance with industry regulations and good practice guidelines
41
Roll On - Roll Off Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory frame
- work within which Roll On-Roll Off (Ro Ro) operations are carried out
- Understand the specific stability considerations apply to Ro-Ro operations
- Know the systems for opening and closing bow and stern doors, other hull openings, mezzanine decks, and vehicle ramps
- Know how to control vehicle deck operations
- Know the requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods
- Know how to secure vehicles
- Know how to control vehicle deck atmosphere
42
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.
43
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
44
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
45
Towing and Pushing Operations on Domestic Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulatory and documentary frame
- work within which towing and pushing operations are carried out by domestic vessels, including tugs
- Know how to prepare for towing and pushing operations
- Know how to control towage and pushing operations
- Know how to conduct a passage towing or pushing another vessel
- Understand hazards and safety issues relating to towing or pushing another vessel
46
Use of Radar for Safe Navigation and Collision Avoidance on Domestic and Code Vessels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulations and guidance on the use of radar found on Domestinc and Code vessels
- Know the principles of operation, including limitations of radar foound on Domestic and Code vessels
- Be able to set up a radar system for operational use
- Be able to operate radar for navigation, including collision avoidance
47
Using and communicating technical information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use and communicate technical information
- Know how to use and communicate technical information
48
Vessel Construction and Stability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main construction features of different vessel types
- Understand vessel stability and flotation
49
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
50
Vessel Navigation and Tides
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use and care for compasses
- Know how to determine position using a marine navigation chart.
- Understand the causes and features of tides.
- Understand buoyage and its purpose.
- Know how to make a basic passage plan.
51
Vessel Repair and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to read drawings and specifications for repair, maintenance and servicingof 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
52
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
53
Working safely in an engineering environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work safely in an engineering environment
- Know how to work safely in an engineering environment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4893/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Qualifications Scotland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019