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Maritime Information 2019/2020
Foreword from the head of Fleetwood Nautical Campus As Empowering Women in the Maritime Community has been selected by the International Maritime Organisation as the World Maritime Day theme for 2019, we are extremely pleased that Fleetwood Nautical Campus has been chosen as one of only four
Welcome to our 2019/2020 Maritime Information Brochure, which reflects on a very successful twelve months for the campus while also looking forward to the exciting developments we have planned for the future. While we are all extremely proud of our heritage we are also all extremely committed to developing the skills required for the seafarer of the future. I was delighted in June 2018 when three of our previous MCA Officer Trainee of the Year Award winners returned to the campus and successfully completed their Master Mariners qualification, which has been inspirational for all of our students. You can read their story on pages 10 and 11. They are a credit to themselves, the campus and our industry.
Cover photo by Elliott Broad – Sponsored by Carnival
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Women in Maritime Charter pilot companies. This is a clear indication that we fully support this very important scheme. As we continue to expand our provision to meet the needs of the industry we have started work on a new purpose-built Hall of Residence, with en suite facilities. This will increase the capacity of our accommodation on campus to further enhance the student experience and prepare them for a life at sea.
Shajan Lukose Head of Maritime Operations Master Mariner BSc, Dip. Leadership and Management
As technology becomes more and more embedded in our curriculum I am also very pleased that we will be upgrading and reconfiguring our bridge simulators. Meanwhile, virtual reality has been installed within the engine simulator, along with new larger screens, ensuring the learning experience is as up-to-date as possible. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible when you are at the campus.
Captain Neil Atkinson Chartered Master Mariner Head of Fleetwood Nautical Campus
Ian Ellarby Head of Offshore, Fire and Safety
Fleetwood Nautical Campus is one of the leading maritime schools in the UK, providing excellent new purpose-built facilities for a diverse range of seafarer training courses, ensuring you have the opportunity to develop your skills whichever route you choose.
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Kathryn Neilson Director, Merchant Navy Training Board
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Fleetwood Nautical Campus A brief history The backdrop
Competency (Second Mates: Foreign Going) is issued.
1836 – Fleetwood town is born, acting as a gateway for passenger steamers to transport passengers northwards.
1928 – The Navigation School is re-housed in the Orient Buildings on Station Road.
1840 – The North Euston Hotel is built by Decimus Burton as a stopover for passengers travelling on to Scotland, owing to there being no rail link over the Lake District. 1877 – Fleetwood’s 84 fishing smacks are landing more than 100 tons of oysters and fish daily for transportation by rail across the UK. 1892 – Cargo ships landing grain, timber, Indian corn, beans, oranges, currants and iron ore reach their peak in commercial cargo operations.
Beginnings and development 1892 – A school for fishermen is established with 130 learners enrolled.
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1967 – Fleetwood Nautical College is officially opened at Broadwater, the site of the current campus. Here, cadets from a whole host of shipping companies are trained and educated for life at sea in the merchant navy.
1973 – Prime Minister Edward Heath visits Fleetwood and a specialised training vessel, the 62foot Lancastrian, is purchased. 1983 – The Offshore Survival Centre is created, and with it, a suite of courses for the oil and gas industry. The National Advisory Body for Public Sector Higher Education (NAB) withdraws its support for advanced courses in maritime studies at Fleetwood and all cadet training ceases owing to the lack of government funding. The College continues to provide marine education through economic courses, drawing students from overseas and from the oil and gas industry.
1924 – The school has two distinct sets of learners registered: those engaged in fishing and those studying towards merchant navy qualifications.
A new era
1927 – One of the first ever Merchant Navy Certificates of
1987 – The Nautical College amalgamates with Blackpool and
The Fylde College and the Nautical Campus is created.
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1988 – The infamous Piper Alpha disaster results in a marked increase in the demand for offshore survival training.
2019 – Fleetwood Nautical Campus is one of the first of four companies to gain Charter Company certification as part of the Women in Maritime programme.
1991 – The Offshore Survival Centre exceeds all expectations, with
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student numbers rising to more than 3,000 compared to just a few hundred in 1983.
1996 – National Vocational Qualifications are introduced into maritime education and the closed doorway to cadet training is reopened with the first cohort of 6 cadets enrolled in the September.
Neil Atkinson, Harry Theochari (Chair of Maritime UK), Lizzie Dykes and Susan
Building on success
Cloggie-Holden (Chief Officer at the Royal
2017 – Fleetwood Nautical Campus celebrates three very special anniversaries: 125 years since the Navigation School was established, 50 years since the Nautical College officially opened and 30 years since the Nautical Campus was created.
This year will see a number of investment changes at the campus; the Halls of Residence will be extended to increase capacity by a further 35 rooms, bringing the campus capacity to 139.
2018 – The newly approved Foundation Degree in Electrical and Electronics gathers momentum, the newly opened Marine Engineering Centre increases the resources available for marine engineers and the Trailblazer Apprenticeships start to take full effect.
Our Electro-Technical Officer provision will have another route added – Higher National Diploma, which is due to start in September 2019, and the Bridge simulators will undergo reconfiguration and upgrades costing more than £530k – all in all a very active and exciting time for everyone.
Fleet Auxiliary) (left to right)
Having worked with Fleetwood Nautical Campus we are continually impressed with their high standards, the quality of officer cadet produced and personal service they provide to each client.
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Katy Womersley Operations Manager, Clyde Marine Training
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Success and Achievement
Ofsted Grade 1 Outstanding In October 2013, the College became one of just three UK general Further Education colleges to receive Grade 1 Outstanding from Ofsted across each of the main areas since a tough new framework was put into place in September 2012. In addition to Overall effectiveness, the College was rated Outstanding for Outcomes for learners; Quality of teaching, learning and assessment; and Effectiveness of leadership and management. At the Fleetwood Nautical Campus, a tremendous 80% of lesson observations were graded Outstanding.
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Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) At our last full QAA review in May 2013, we were judged as fully meeting UK academic standards, with 2 out of the possible 3 additional key areas (the quality of information produced for students and applicants, and the enhancement of student learning opportunities) judged as ‘commended’ (the highest accolade). The review also cited 11 areas of good practice, among them the variety of assessment tasks and their relevance to the world of work, which was valued by students and employers. We effectively received more commendations than any other UK higher education establishment to date.
TEF Gold In June 2017, Blackpool and The Fylde College was recognised as the only college in Lancashire offering gold standard programmes to its higher education students. The new ‘gold’ rating from the Government’s national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) means B&FC delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. B&FC was one of only 14 colleges nationally to receive the highest rating, which puts its higher education provision among the UK’s elite.
Blackpool and The Fylde College has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s leading colleges, underpinned by glowing reports from national organisations such as Ofsted (for Further Education) and the Quality Assurance Agency (for Higher Education). Students at the Fleetwood Nautical Campus perform exceptionally well, evidenced through impressive success rates and recognition from prestigious national awards.
Foundation Degree Awarding Powers In September 2016, following detailed scrutiny by the QAA, the College was granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers. These awarding powers give us greater flexibility over the programmes we co-create with employer partners to develop the workforce they need to drive their business forward. Only six general further education colleges in the UK currently have these powers, reinforcing B&FC’s standing as a high quality provider of higher professional and technical education. The newly approved Foundation Degree in Electrical and Electronics is the first maritime and indeed College programme to be approved through the College Foundation Degree Awarding Powers. A new Foundation Degree in Nautical Science will launch shortly.
The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education Excellence In November 2015, the College was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education Excellence, specifically for its partnership work with regional and national employers. In the 11th round of the prestigious awards, the College was one of 21 UK universities and colleges to be recognised for innovative work that demonstrates practical benefit to people, in the UK and beyond.
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Fleetwood Nautical College is one of the distinguished colleges that we deal with, and we are pleased with their administration and expertise. We are glad to have our marine scholarship cadets studying at Fleetwood.
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Asad Al-Mane Superintendent Fleet Personnel Group, Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC
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Our Students A reason to be proud Rory’s clear accord with his cohort shone through, evidenced by the comments from his classmates and the MCA:
Rory O’Connor (sponsored by VShips) (left) receiving award for FD Nautical Science from Captain Ian McNaught (right)
MCA Certificate of Recognition 2018 Since the inception of the UK Trainee Officer of the Year Award in 2007 officer cadets from Fleetwood have won the award an amazing 8 times. In 2018 the campus nomination, Rory O’Connor (sponsored by VShips), was singled out for a Certificate of Recognition from the MCA. Although Rory was not selected as the overall winner, the judging panel were extremely impressed by his hard work both at College and aboard ship, with notice paid to his outstanding academic skills, demonstrated by him passing his oral exams on his first attempt.
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“The glowing reports from both his college and his company only serve to underline the high standing in which he is held. His excellent ambassadorial skills will have given a significant boost to the industry.” “He clearly has the passion, ability and drive to become a very successful Officer and I wish him every success with his future career.”
Adam Willmott (sponsored by Trinity House) (left) with Captain Ian McNaught (right)
Carwyn Hughes (sponsored by SSTG) (left) with Captain Ian McNaught (right)
“His triumph is clearly a reflection of the excellence of your cadet training programme and the depth of the support you offer your officers.” – Sir Alan Massey, Chief Executive Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Rory also won the Outstanding Achievement Award (Foundation Degree Nautical Science) at the Graduation Awards on 6 July 2018.
Oustanding Achievement Awards 2018
Eleanor Elizabeth Johnson (sponsored by Shell UK) (left) with Captain Emma Tiller (right)
Gaurav Gurcharan Dass Malik (left) with Captain Emma Tiller (right)
Kazim Ali (left) with Captain Ian McNaught (right)
Lewis Jarvis (sponsored by J. Fisher Ltd) (left) with Captain Ian McNaught (right)
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We’ve always found the service that Fleetwood Nautical Campus provides to be excellent, from cadetships to short courses. The staff are always more than happy to help in any way they can.
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Victoria Bonner Fleet Personnel Manager (INS), SERCO Mathew Dyson (sponsored by SSTG) (left) with Captain Emma Tiller (right)
Santa Tetere (sponsored by Chiltern Maritime Ltd) (left) with Captain Emma Tiller (right)
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Trio of Champions Return to FNC
Karley Smith, Philip Cave and Tom Barkley (left to right) with their MCA awards at Fleetwood Nautical Campus
A trio of champion cadets have become a triumvirate of masters after returning to Fleetwood Nautical Campus to complete their education. The three former Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Officer Trainee of the Year winners were recently informed they had achieved their Masters (Class 1) Certificates of Competence, completing an amazing journey from cadet to full certification at the highest level, all at Fleetwood. MCA Officer Trainee of the Year 2009 winner Tom Barkley, 2010 winner Karley Smith and 2013 winner Philip Cave all returned to Fleetwood in May to undertake the Masters Orals preparation programme and successfully passed in June.
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Capt Neil Atkinson, Head of Fleetwood Nautical Campus, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that Tom, Karley and Phil returned to Fleetwood Nautical Campus and successfully passed their Master Mariners qualification, having started their careers with us as cadets. As previous MCA Officer Trainees of the Year it goes to show that hard work really does pay off. “The staff here at Fleetwood, some of whom taught all three of them as cadets, are extremely proud of their achievements and we all look forward to seeing where their careers take them from this point. “They are all shining examples and role models for current cadets and our wider industry.” Tom completed his cadetship at Fleetwood in August 2008, having worked aboard Whittaker Tankers and was an active member of the RNLI crew in Filey. Following his training, Tom continued working with Whittaker Tankers before joining Swire Pacific Offshore and then moving on to Sealion Shipping Limited, where he is currently serving as Chief Officer. Tom is totally committed to continuing his career at sea. He said: “I have no intention of working ashore anytime in the foreseeable future as I enjoy my way of life working away at sea.”
Karley completed her cadetship in August 2009 and was one of the first students to join the B&FC Foundation Degree in Nautical Science programme. As part of her MCA nomination, it was noted that her cohort “set the bar so high for others to follow it has yet to be matched.” The group achieved 100 per cent retention on their course and 100 per cent success in both Foundation Degree and Officer of the Watch Certificates of Competency. After successfully completing her foundation degree, Karley achieved a first class BSc (Hons) degree in Nautical Science from Liverpool John Moores University. She then returned to sea with Stena Line before moving into the offshore sector and developing Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) skills. Her subsequent experience in the sector has been extensive, having worked with Dive Support Vessels and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). During her leave periods, Karley has returned to Fleetwood to work with the Blended Learning Unit where she has been writing new materials and assisting students studying outside of the UK. For her next steps, she is looking to move into command, with an eye on a senior management post within the maritime sector.
Philip completed his cadetship in August 2013, following a three-year programme where he proved to be an inspiration for his peers and lecturers alike. As referenced in his MCA nomination, “one of his first successes was to promote collaborative working within his own group; his quiet, reasoned, approach actively bonded the whole group, he resolved issues with an ease that was way beyond his years.”
Following his cadetship, Philip continued to work with Princess Cruises as third officer before achieving his Chief Mates Certificate of Competency in 2016 and being promoted to senior second officer. During his leave periods, Philip has been an active member of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC), working on their sail training ships initially as relief second officer, then onto chief officer and hopefully to relief master by the end of 2018. Philip is committed to his career at sea and aspires to become master with Princess Cruises in the future. Following his time at Fleetwood, Philip said: “As Sir Alaine Gerbault once said, ‘I wanted freedom, open air and adventure, I found it on the sea’.” Philip added: “I have made friends for life and will continue to do so, while developing not just professionally but as a person for the rest of my sea-going career.”
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Fleetwood Nautical Campus has excellent infrastructure and staff, rising to the challenge of delivering skilled seafarers, whilst striving to improve and remain at the forefront of marine training and deliver world class training.
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Richard McGinily Chief Officer, Royal Fleet Auxiliary
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Expert Tutors Providing the skills that the industry needs Mark was educated in his native Fleetwood, finishing his A-levels successfully at Fleetwood Hesketh High School. In 1986, the University of Sheffield called to satisfy his desire to understand geology and in particular seismology and volcanology. The stage was set, but fate had other plans and before he had even cleared the starting blocks personal factors took his life down a completely different path and a career in technology.
Mark Sumner Born and raised in Fleetwood, Mark has had a long association with matters maritime – from simply ‘messing around in boats’ as a child to helping sail his uncle’s yacht in local waters, Mark was almost destined to have a career centred around the sea and seafarers. But his affinity to water is seated even deeper when we look to his maternal grandparents who were effectively ‘water gypsies’; living their life on narrowboats, transporting pottery through the network of waterways and canals throughout the UK – not quite on the ocean wave, but certainly waterborne, and certainly a seed planted.
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Mark began a career which was to last 21 years, specialising in information technology, specifically data networks and telephony, initially with the Civil Service and latterly with British Telecom. It was at the start of this career (circa 1987) that Mark took an interest in the Coastguard and joined as a voluntary member of the Fleetwood Station, spending his spare time helping others in distress, and indeed, he has continued with this dedication. After 31 years’ loyal service he is currently the Station Officer at Fleetwood with a team of 16 volunteers (worth noting that in 2018 his team were involved with 131 distress activities, including mud rescues and person searches).
As part of the coastguard, one area that Mark was particularly expert in was the training of personnel in the use of Fast Rescue Boats – it was from this stand point, in 2006, that the School of Offshore, Fire and Safety approached him to work on a part-time basis, teaching students attending the campus. Of course, Mark jumped at the opportunity to be paid for something he totally enjoyed doing. In 2007 Mark accepted a voluntary redundancy package and left BT. With no real plans, simply a leap of faith, he began working more hours at the campus until in 2008 he applied for, and was successful in attaining, a full-time teaching post. Mark has never looked back; he is now the Team Leader for Safety, Renewable Energy and Staff Training; he also compiles the incredibly complex teaching timetable for offshore training and is directly responsible for the training tower, environmental pool and the confined space resources. However, there is a spooky coincidence: 2019 will see Mark’s daughter move to Australia seeking a life down under; she graduated from university with a degree in geography, specialising in, believe it or not, seismology and volcanology – something that Mark had never even talked about.
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With their excellent new facilities and their experienced staff Fleetwood Nautical Campus are able to support and provide our cadets with the foundation of knowledge and skills required for the maritime industry.
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Kristy Dawson Acting Cadet Training Manager, Carnival UK
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Expert Tutors Continued back on shore and into the family business, where together with his wife, Catherine, they began managing the florist aspects of the large family business – a huge success and very rewarding.
Phil and Tim Ashton The Ashton family has deep historic links to the maritime industry: one grandfather was in the Royal Navy during WW1, two uncles served at sea during WW2 (one in the RN and the other in the MN as a deck cadet) and, in recent times, five brothers from the same family ended up as cadets at sea sponsored with the same shipping company – Blue Star Line – three on deck and two in the engine room. A far cry from the established family business of horticulture and floristry, but as time has told, a welcome one for the Nautical Campus when two of the five ended up teaching here. All five brothers were born and raised in Lytham and attended the same school in Preston before they embarked upon their sea-going paths. Following his deck cadetship Phil Ashton continued at sea, rising through the ranks, until 1982 when his focus changed and drew him
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Tim Ashton also followed his marine engineering career to officer before he too decided to come ashore to study for a BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. Graduating in 1986, he then re-joined the family business and set to managing the landscape and garden centre aspects, again very successfully. So here we have it, two brothers sailing the seas in different capacities for the same company and both returning to the family business – a great way to keep that family bond. In 2010, Phil came back to Fleetwood, where he had studied as a cadet, and began working alongside the Blended Learning Team. In a fairly short period of time his flair for simplifying complex subjects through demonstration, and step-by-step coaching, earned him admiration from many quarters, and it wasn’t long before those skills led him to the classroom, specialising in Stability, Navigation and Naval Architecture. In 2013, Tim joined his brother once more, cutting his teeth in the Blended Learning unit and he
too quickly showed his abilities with his easy manner and can-do attitude. He started with Structures and Maintenance and Marine Engineering, but again, it wasn’t long before he too found himself in the classroom, specialising in Thermodynamics and Mechanics. And so the two are together again, both highly respected by students and staff alike, their easy-going and endearing approach bringing that all important ‘special’ feel to the campus and those within it. Their dedication to the campus is unquestionable, the success of the students their testimony; long may it continue.
Carolyn Robinson Carolyn is one of the most important resources that a lecturer has at their disposal; she is the glue that bonds the concepts behind effective learning and teaching to effective
classroom delivery, ensuring that students are exposed to the best experience possible. Effective teaching is without doubt the key to a student’s education, and it is in this role that Carolyn excels, bringing a wealth of experience to the staff and students here at Fleetwood. Carolyn followed a path through education that began with social biology and a desire to understand what makes people tick; how they learn and the influence of society on our journey to knowledge. Her interest in the above has driven her to explore the areas of analysis sociology, anatomy and pure sociology.
energy). She came to Fleetwood in a part-time position, returning to her real dedication, the desire to support staff and students alike to ensure the best possible experience is had from all quarters.
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Phil Ashton, Programme Leader in Nautical Science and Tim Ashton, Programme Leader in Marine Engineering
From high school and A-levels, through a Certificate in Education to a full degree in Professional and Vocational Education, she has built her educational experience around students and learners across a wide range of disciplines. Specialising in training new staff and supporting teacher education, she settled finally as the Curriculum Manager in the School of Leadership, Management and Lifestyle – a journey of over 20 years.
These new facilities are bringing what is already an excellent training establlishment ahead of other establishments – they’re providing new opportunities and I have no doubt that FNC will continue to improve for many years to come.
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Helen Astle Trinity House
Carolyn Robinson, Senior Tutor for Learning and Teaching
In 2017/18, Carolyn made some lifestyle changes (her young family concentrating her thought and
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The Curriculum Nautical Science The Nautical Campus houses one of the top ship’s bridge simulation suites in the UK, boasting five separate ‘bridges’ and offering a ‘full-mission’ experience to those being trained within. The main bridge has 270 degrees field of vision and generic controls that match both traditional and azipod propulsion configurations. In August 2019 further software upgrades will position the simulation suite as the most advanced in the UK, enhancing its already state-ofthe-art capabilities. The campus is renowned for its wide array of courses, which range from STCW mandatory courses through to advanced and bespoke courses, offering shipping companies a significant choice of provision. It is not unusual to see Vessel Traffic System operators (VTS) working alongside officers, enhancing their Ship to Ship (STS) skills, whilst cadet officers study the complexities of electronic navigation systems within their Navigation Aids, Equipment and Simulation Training (NAEST) operational course.
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Fleetwood Nautical Campus continues to improve the facilities – its maritime campus is one to be proud of. The campus is always talked about in a positive way by its students; we think that speaks volumes about the quality of teaching.
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Ian Spreadborough Managing Director, Ship Safe Training Group Limited
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The Curriculum Marine Engineering Built in 2016, the Marine Engineering Centre (MEC) has become the focal point of the marine engineering provision. It houses a whole range of marine engineering equipment and resources, a medium speed engine, purifiers, pumps, electrical installations, refrigeration and so much more ship-related machinery and equipment. Open working spaces on a mezzanine deck allow teaching and demonstration to take place within the atmosphere and backdrop of a facility, which echoes the very environment that these future engineers will find all too familiar. The integration of deck and engine education and training is key to the campus ethos and will continue. Where possible classes are freely mixed to encourage and support cross-communication between the disciplines, building on the human element, leadership and management skills that were introduced in the first week of induction at the cadet development courses. The ability to maintain a nautical home is incredibly important to the development of the trainee officers, this being the very first stage of creating a focused, purely maritime, crew.
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The MEC was completed in June 2016 at a cost of ÂŁ1.3m and was ready for the September 2016 intake to the campus. In seven short years the marine engineering provision has grown from a single Foundation Degree programme to an extensive set of programmes, with even more to come. The main programmes achieved thus far include: u L evel 2 Performing Engineering Operations u L evel 3 Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Operations (Engine) u HNC Marine Engineering u HND Marine Engineering u F oundation Degree Marine Engineering u E ngineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) preparation u I AMI EOOW Engineering Knowledge Preparation u S econds and Chiefs written and oral examination preparation u HELM (Management) u H igh Voltage (Operational and Management) u Crew Resource Management u Bespoke simulation training u E ngineering Officer refresher training
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Fleetwood Nautical Campus delivers a high level of service for clients and cadets alike. The introduction of its new Engineering Workshop demonstrates its drive for continual progression as an academic establishment.
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Vicki Tait Cadet Training Manager, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd
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The Curriculum Electro-Technical Officer This programme is delivered through two routes: the existing Foundation Degree started in September 2017 and the newly approved Higher National Diploma which will begin in September 2019. Both of these Marine Electrical and Electronics Engineering programmes provide the skills and knowledge required for a career within the maritime industry. The alignment to industry bodies ensures that all the required Foundation Degree and Higher National Diploma outcomes, to support a career at sea, are met. When coupled with additional vocational training, these qualifications will support the eligibility for a career in the field of Marine Electrical and Electronics Engineering, such as that of an Electro-Technical Officer. The programmes aim to provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to safely control and manage marine power and automation systems in accordance with international regulations.
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They covers areas such as: u t he operation and maintenance of power systems in excess of 1,000 volts u t he monitoring, maintenance and repair of a range of electrical, electronic and control systems for bridge, shipboard, deck, cargo-handling equipment, machinery and safety systems u legislative compliance u s afety and security of shipboard operations, passengers and crew u l ife-saving and safety equipment and systems u p lanning for dealing with emergency situations and participation in related drills
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The recent modernisation of the Fleetwood Nautical Campus and the new workshop facilities demonstrate the commitment the College has to the education and training of the next generation of Merchant Navy officers.
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Don Millar Operations Director, Chiltern Maritime Limited
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The Curriculum Offshore, Fire and Safety Fleetwood Offshore Survival Centre (FOSC) is a leading provider of safety, survival and fire training to both the merchant navy and the offshore oil and gas industries. Our team of teaching staff are highly qualified, with first-hand experience of the offshore, maritime and safety industries. This ensures you have an exceptional and highly relevant learning experience. FOSC offers a broad portfolio of accredited courses, delivered by expert staff and supported by the following outstanding facilities:
u a purpose-built river launching facility with a fleet of five ‘Single and Twin Fall’ Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft, four Fast Rescue Craft with a mix of Jet and Outboard Drives and three support craft of varying sizes u a unique environmental training facility featuring an 18mx12mx4m tank with a wave machine and the ability to create darkness and rainfall u a Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) simulator u a purpose-built fire training facility, with 4 hot fire galleries, an enclosed space trainer and 2 fire squares u a working at height training tower u a confined space training centre accredited to City and Guilds standard
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Fleetwood Nautical Campus continues to provide us with first class training, from cadetships to short courses. The dedicated and expert staff ensure all our students reach their full potential.
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Patricia Jewell Training and Development Supervisor, James Fisher Limited
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Enrichment Supporting professional development At Fleetwood Nautical Campus we are dedicated to supporting the development of our cadets, from the theory of ship construction and hard skills of fire-fighting through to the ‘soft’ skills everyone needs to work and lead effectively. To this end we have a dedicated department, offering activity-based training and enrichment programmes.
Cadet Development Course (CDC) Activities begin with a four-day induction programme in the Lake District, known as the Cadet Development Course (CDC), designed to challenge the cadets and get them thinking about themselves, how they work with others and how they manage tasks. Many of the CDC activities link directly to our College-based leadership and management training and provide experience of working with others in challenging environments.
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Activity-Based Training (ABT) All Phase 1 cadets will also participate in a weekly programme of experiential learning activities. These activities allow cadets to escape the hard work of the classroom while providing practical, guided opportunities to hone their approaches to tasks and leadership.
Enrichment Most evenings and some weekends there will be free or competitively priced activities for students to participate in, which provide an opportunity to relax, have fun, keep fit and meet senior cadets. Some trips can also be organised on request, such as adventure activities, mountain-walking in the Lake District or shopping at Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
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Fleetwood Nautical Campus provides our cadets with a positive learning environment which leads to success. The College staff work collaboratively with us to ensure our cadets are given the best education and pastoral care possible.
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James Hallé Manager Fleet HR (Cadets and Training), Princess Cruises
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Photo by Lizzie Farnworth – Sponsored by Royal Fleet Auxilliary
Contact us: T 01253 504 760 E maritime@blackpool.ac.uk