Course description
The Level 6 Pre Cadet Course will focus on several key subjects including:
- Transverse Stability.
- Nautical Science: An Introduction.
- Maths for the Maritime Industry.
- Marine Mechanics: An Introduction.
You will also focus on your development, communication, teamwork and employability skills.
The course will give you a taste of all three Merchant Navy career streams giving you a real insight into what each department onboard a ship does. Throughout the year we will organise industry speakers and experience days to give you a real flavour of what a career in the Maritime Industry is all about.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- Four National 5s (grade C or above) or GCSE (grade 4 or above) in the following subjects - Maths, English, Physical Science (e.g. Physics; Engineering Science etc) and one other subject (e.g. Geography; Computing Science etc)
- Successful completion of a Pre-cadetship at SCQF level 5
Additional selection requirements
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
ESOL entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Progression
Careers
This course has been designed to provide an access route into the Merchant Navy through a fully sponsored SPD Cadetship with a renowned shipping company. These cadetships are all sponsored three-year programmes, which will give you training at a world-class college and a guaranteed work placement onboard a ship anywhere in the world.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Riverside Campus
21 Thistle Street
Glasgow
Course provider
City of Glasgow College
Riverside Campus
21 Thistle Street
Glasgow