A practical session using the Institute’s Bridge and Communication Simulator
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A practical session using the Institute’s Bridge and Communication Simulator
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maritime institute
The MCAST Maritime Institute is renowned as the most advanced maritime training institution in the Maltese Islands. Our full-time and part-time courses lead to the attainment of the national and international nautical licences required to establish your career in the maritime industry. Key stakeholders in this sector have, on several occasions, expressed their satisfaction at the high level of preparedness shown by our graduates. Employers are encouraged to recruit them because the training programmes they undertake place an important emphasis on hands-on experience. This is achieved through our sea- and land-based facilities, including bridge and communication simulators and extensive work placements, ranging from six months to one year ocean-going experiences. MCAST Maritime Institute Villa Portelli, Triq Marina, Kalkara KKR 1211 00356 2180 6467/8, 2180 9004 00356 2180 9057 E maritime@mcast.edu.mt @ Director: Capt Ghassan Abdullah
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LIST OF COURSES MQF LEVEL Page 266
Course Code Course Title 13/08/01 Probationary Officer Cadet - Level 3*
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OIC Navigational Watch* OIC Engineering Watch*
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Chief Mate - Level 5*
All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details. Il-Livelli huma bbaΩati fuq il-Qafas g˙all-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-a˙˙ar pa©na ta’ dan il-Prospett. * Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council. ProviΩorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti g˙all-Kwalifiki. MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances. L-MCAST jirriΩerva d-dritt li jag˙mel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-˙tie©a u ç-çirkostanzi.
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“This sector offers many rewarding job opportunities on board ships and ashore, at operational or at managerial levels. It is not a career for time wasters, but if you’re committed and disciplined, bright prospects are definitely in store for you. I am currently working on board a ship in South America.”
James Sammut OIC Navigational Watch, Second Officer at Bremer Bereederungsgesellschaft mbH & Co.
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“Most of our lecturers have spent years working at sea and they relate a lot of direct experiences of what we should be expecting when we’re on board a ship ourselves. I believe that learning from such experiences is very important, as I can never find such knowledge in textbooks.”
Thea Vella First year student, OIC Navigational Watch.
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“During sea training, I was able to understand what a career at sea is really about. The lessons learnt in class, which may have seemed insignificant at first glance, were suddenly happening before me. I’ll never forget the day when we had a difficult fire-fighting training exercise, in which I learnt how teamwork, cooperation and trust in your colleagues can be crucial to saving your life, and that of others on board.”
Philip Andrew Muscat Third year student, OIC Navigational Watch
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“Choosing a career at sea means choosing a way of life. As part of our course, we spend a year at sea, sailing to different ports around the world. On board three different ships, I was involved in cargo handling, navigated in heavy traffic on busy sea routes and lived and worked on deck with different crews.”
Kenneth Grima Third year student, OIC Navigational Watch
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13/08/01
PROBATIONARy OFFICER CADET - LEVEL 3
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AWARDING BODy: MCAST
Course duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: 4 SEC/O-LEvEL paSSES Compulsory: English Language Other entry requirements: Medical Test, physical aptitude Test and Interview At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. perform various basic tasks related to boat handling and maintenance 2. Identify and describe different types of vessels, construction processes, stucture of a ship and related laws and regulations 3. Identify and interpret flag signals, the phonetic alphabet, flashing light signals and various basic meteorological processes 4. Carry out basic fire prevention, fire fighting and elementary first aid. Career Opportunities Water clerk (shipping agency) Mooring man Shipping clerk
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This study programme is intended for candidates who in future intend to apply for the course leading to an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch or Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch, but who as yet do not possess all the academic entry requirements to commence the OIC Nav/Eng Watch course.
Dan il-programm ta’ studju huwa maħsub għal dawk li qed jippjanaw biex ‘il quddiem japplikaw għall-kors li jwassal għal Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch jew Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch, iżda li għad m’għandhomx ir-rekwiżiti akkademiċi kollha biex ikunu jistgħu jidħlu għal dawn il-korsijiet.
The probationary Officer Cadet Course gives candidates the possibility of experiencing what it would be like to train on the Officer in Charge of a Navigational/Engineering Watch Courses and will also help them choose the career path they wish to follow at sea, whether related to Deck (Navigation) duties or to Engineering.
Il-kors tal-probationary Officer Cadet jagħti lill-kandidati l-possibbiltà li jifhmu aħjar minn xiex jikkonsisti t-taħriġ fil-korsijiet tal-Officer in Charge of a Navigational/Engineering Watch. Il-programm jgħinhom ukoll biex jagħżlu l-karriera tal-baħar li jixtiequ jsegwu, jekk hux dik relatata mad-Deck (Navigation) jew malInġinerija.
Ship maintenance training
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LEVEL
13/08/02
OIC NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
4 more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130802
AWARDING BODy: TRANSPORT MALTA Course duration: 3 years (1 year full-time, 12 months ocean going experience, 1 year full-time) Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: prObaTIONary OffICEr CaDET or 6 SEC/O-LEvEL paSSES Compulsory: physics (at grade 4/b or better), Mathematics and English Language. preferred: Geography and a foreign language Note: Students under seventeen years of age applying for this course may have difficulty in finding an ocean-going placement. It is recommended that such candidates discuss this with the Director of Institute or seek guidance before applying. Other entry requirements: Medical Test, physical aptitude Test and Interview At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Identify and use celestial bodies, terrestrial points and electronic navigation systems for position fixing and navigation 2. Monitor the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of cargoes and their care during the voyage 3. Maintain a safe navigational watch 4. respond to various emergencies that can be encountered while at sea. Career Opportunities Navigating officer (deck department) on sea-going merchant ships Chief officer (deck department) on coastal merchant ships Master on local cruising craft, yachts or fishing trawler port inspector Terminal supervisor GMDSS operator yard/ship container planner Marine pilot vTS operator/supervisor
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The course aims at giving the candidate the necessary training as an Officer Cadet to qualify for a Certificate of Competence as an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on a foreigntrading merchant vessel. Training consists of a number of maritime related subjects such as Navigation, Meteorology, Signals, Ship Knowledge and Stability, Cargo Operations, International regulations, as well as a high level of physical fitness training and leadership training in which all candidates are expected to participate and to attain a high degree of competence. Officer Cadets are expected to dedicate a lot of time to their studies and are also expected to wear a merchant marine uniform whilst undergoing training both ashore and on board ships. Officer Cadets attending the course may also be assisted in finding a sponsor for the practical training period at sea during the second phase of training on the course. The Maritime Institute boasts a good reputation for discipline and all Officer Cadets are expected to abide by a Code of Conduct whilst attending the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Course.
Il-kors għandu l-għan li jagħti lill-kandidat it-taħriġ meħtieġ bħala Uffiċjal Kadett sabiex jikkwalifika għal Ċertifikat ta’ Kompetenza bħala Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch fuq bastiment merkantili li jagħmel il-kummerċ barra mill-pajjiż. It-taħriġ jikkonsisti f’numru ta’ suġġetti relatati mal-ambitu marittimu bħal Navigazzjoni, Meteoroġija, Sinjali, Tagħrif dwar vapuri u l-Istabbilità tagħhom, operazzjonijiet marbuta mal-merkanzija u regolamenti internazzjonali. Jinkludi wkoll livell għoli ta’ taħriġ biex wieħed ikun f’kundizzjoni fiżika tajba kif ukoll taħriġ fil-qasam tat-tmexxija, li fihom il-kandidati kollha jkunu mistennija jipparteċipaw u jiksbu grad għoli ta’ kompetenza. L-Uffiċjali Kadetti jkunu mistennija jiddedikaw ħafna minn ħinhom għall-istudji tagħhom u jkunu mistennija wkoll jilbsu uniformi talmarina merkantili waqt li jkunu għaddejjin bit-taħriġ kemm fuq l-art kif ukoll abbord il-bastimenti. L-Uffiċjali Kadetti li jattendu l-kors jistgħu wkoll jiġu assistiti jsibu sponsor għall-perjodu ta’ taħriġ prattiku fuq il-baħar matul it-tieni fażi ta’ taħriġ tal-kors. L-Istitut Marittimu għandu reputazzjoni tajba għad-dixxiplina u l-Uffiċjali Kadetti kollha jkunu mistennija jimxu ma’ Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta filwaqt li jattendu l-kors ta’ Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch.
Sea rescue training
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13/08/03
OIC ENGINEERING WATCH
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AWARDING BODy: TRANSPORT MALTA
The course aims at giving candidates the necessary training as an Officer Cadet to qualify for a Certificate of Competence as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on a foreigntrading merchant vessel. The training consists of a number of marine engineering and other maritime related subjects such as Ship Engineering Knowledge and Watch-Keeping, Industrial Chemistry, Maritime Legislation, as well as a high level of physical fitness training and leadership training in which all candidates are expected to participate and attain a high degree of competence. Officer Cadets are expected to dedicate a lot of time to their studies and are also expected to wear a merchant marine uniform whilst undergoing training both ashore, in shipyards and on board ships. Officer Cadets attending the course may also be assisted in finding a sponsor for the practical training period at sea as well as the workshop training. The Maritime Institute boasts a good reputation for discipline and all Officer Cadets are expected to abide by a Code of Conduct whilst attending the Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch Course.
more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130803
Il-kors għandu l-għan li jagħti lill-kandidat it-taħriġ meħtieġ bħala Uffiċjal Kadett sabiex jikkwalifika għal Ċertifikat ta’ Kompetenza bħala Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch fuq bastiment merkantili li jagħmel kummerċ barra mill-pajjiż. It-taħriġ jikkonsisti f’numru ta’ suġġetti relatati mal-inġinerija marittima u ma’ suġġetti oħra relatati mal-ambitu marittimu bħal Tagħrif dwar l-Inġinerija tal-vapuri, WatchKeeping, Kimika Industrijali u Leġislazzjoni Marittima. Il-kors joffri wkoll livell għoli ta’ taħriġ biex wieħed ikun f’kundizzjoni fiżika tajba, kif ukoll taħriġ fil-qasam tattmexxija, li fihom il-kandidati kollha jkunu mistennija jipparteċipaw u jiksbu grad għoli ta’ kompetenza. L-Uffiċjali Kadetti jkunu mistennija jiddedikaw ħafna minn ħinhom għall-istudji tagħhom u jkunu mistennija wkoll jilbsu uniformi tal-marina merkantili waqt li jkunu għaddejjin bit-taħriġ kemm fuq l-art, kif ukoll fit-tarzni u abbord il-bastimenti. L-Uffiċjali Kadetti li jattendu l-kors jistgħu wkoll jiġu assistiti jsibu sponsor għall-perjodu ta’ taħriġ prattiku fuq il-baħar kif ukoll f’workshops. L-Istitut Marittimu għandu reputazzjoni tajba għad-dixxiplina u l-Uffiċjail Kadetti kollha jkunu mistennija jimxu ma’ Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta filwaqt li jattendu l-kors ta’ Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch.
Course duration: 18 months including 12 months at sea and workshop training Fees: Not applicable Entry requirements: MCaST-bTEC HIGHEr NaTIONaL DIpLOMa IN MarINE ENGINEErING Other entry requirements: Medical Test, physical aptitude Test and Interview At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Operate pumping systems and associated control systems 2. Maintain a safe engineering watch and follow safety and emergency procedures 3. Use appropriate tools and measuring equipment to carry out fabrication, repair and maintenance tasks on different ship plant, equipment and structures 4. respond to various emergencies that can be encountered while at sea. Career opportunities: Engineer officer (engine department) on sea-going merchant ships Third or second engineer on coastal merchant ships Engineer superintendent/manager Engineer ship surveyor yard/workshop manager project manager
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13/08/04
CHIEF MATE - LEVEL 5
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AWARDING BODy: TRANSPORT MALTA
more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130804
Course duration: 1 year full-time This course is a continuation in the career of a Deck Officer in the merchant marina leading to the issue of a Certificate of Competence as a Chief Mate. The training provided is at management level and candidates attending this course are expected to dedicate a lot of time to their studies and are also expected to wear a merchant marine uniform whilst undergoing training ashore. The Maritime Institute boasts a good reputation for discipline and all Officers are expected to abide by a Code of Conduct whilst attending the Chief Mate Course and to actively participate in events organised by the Maritime Institute.
Dan il-kors huwa kontinwazzjoni fil-karriera ta’ Deck Officer fil-marina merkantili li jwassal biex jinħareġ Ċertifikat ta’ Kompetenza bħala Chief Mate. It-taħriġ ipprovdut huwa dak fuq livell maniġerjali u l-kandidati li jattendu dan il-kors ikunu mistennija jiddedikaw ħafna minn ħinhom għall-istudji tagħhom u jkunu mistennija wkoll jilbsu uniformi tal-marina merkantili waqt li jkunu għaddejjin bit-taħriġ fuq l-art. L-Istitut Marittimu għandu reputazzjoni tajba għad-dixxiplina u l-Uffiċjali kollha jkunu mistennija jimxu ma’ Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta filwaqt li jattendu l-kors ta’ Chief Mate u li jipparteċipaw b’mod attiv fl-avvenimenti organizzati mill-Istitut Marittimu.
Fees: Course fees apply to all students Entry requirements: valid OIC Navigational Watch Certificate of Competency plus 12 months at sea in that capacity Other entry requirements: Medical Test, physical aptitude Test and Interview At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Maintain safe navigation through the use of modern navigation systems to assist command decision-making 2. plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during voyage and unloading of cargoes 3. Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements 4. Maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire fighting and other safety systems. Career opportunities: Chief officer (deck department) on seagoing merchant ships Master offshore vessel Ship surveyor Cargo surveyor GMDSS operator Ship security officer Marine pilot vTS operator/supervisor
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A visit on board a container ship
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COURSE PROGRESSION CHART
13/08/04
Chief Mate - Level 5 1 year full-time
LEVEL 5
13/08/02
13/08/03
3 years (1 year full time, 12 months oceangoing experience, 1 year full-time)
18 months including 12 months at sea and workshop training
OIC Navigational Watch
OIC Engineering Watch
LEVEL 4
13/08/01
Probationary Officer Cadet - Level 3
1 year full-time
LEVEL 3
This symbol indicates that external applicants holding the appropriate entry requirements may apply directly at this level.