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Do you want to be part of a major growth area in Scotland's economy - why not consider a career in the maritime sector? Our short courses could be your first step or help you develop your career. 

For more information on any of our Maritime Course please contact:

Iain Angus Macaulay: Tel- 01851770287, iainangusmacaulay@uhi.ac.uk

Alistair Macleod: Tel-01851770284, a.macleod33@uhi.ac.uk

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Personal Survival Techniques

This course is a pre requisite for entry to the Merchant Navy. A certificate is issued by the college on the successful completion of the course on behalf of the Maritime Coastal Agency. The course is designed to give all personnel going to sea the essential basic knowledge of survival equipment, survival principles, and techniques that can be applied to maximise their chances of survival in the event of a marine casualty.

  • Dates: 7th Jan, 4th Feb, 4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 10th June
  • Full time or Part time: 1 day
  • Study Method: in college
  • Cost: £110
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  • Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information
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Elementary First Aid

This course is an introduction to First Aid techniques. The course is delivered by an approved certificated instructor and complies with the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and Sea Fish Industry Authority (SEAFISH) requirements for the issue of their certificates.

  • Start Date: 21st Jan, 11th Mar, 13th May 
  • Full time or Part-time: One day course - a three-day course is available on request 
  • Study Method: in college
  • Cost: £110
  • Visit the Course Page
  • Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information
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Personal Safety & Responsibilities

This course is a pre requisite for entry to the Merchant Navy. A certificate is issued by the college on the successful completion of the course on behalf of the Maritime Coastal Agency. Certificate issued on behalf of Maritime Coastal Agency

  • Start Date: 21st Jan, 28th Jan, 25th Mar, 27th May 
  • Full time or Part-time: 1 day
  • Study Method: in college
  • Cost: £100
  • Visit the Course Page
  • Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information
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VHF Radio

This is an RYA VHF course online for anyone who owns a fixed or hand-held marine VHF radio.

  • Start Date: 17th Dec, 14th Jan, 11th Feb, 18th Mar, 22nd Apr, 20th May, 17th June
  • Full time or Part-time: 11 hours
  • Study Method: in college
  • Cost: £150 
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  • Contact: leenquiries@uhi.ac.uk  or call 01851 770 000 for more information
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Coastal Skipper

An advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Coastal Skipper Certificate.  The syllabus makes some provision for revision of subjects in the elementary course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the elementary course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in the advanced course in the time available.

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Day Skipper

This is an elementary course in seamanship, navigation and meteorology. It is intended as an integral part of the overall training for the Day Skipper/Watch Leader and as an introductory course to the more advanced Coastal Skipper course.

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Basic Fire Fighting at Sea

This is a pre requisite course for persons seeking employment in the Fishing and Aquaculture Industries or shore based occupations. A SEAFISH Certificate is issued on the successful completion of this course for persons seeking employment in the Fishing and Aquaculture Industries.

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Efficient Deck Hand

The UK shipping industry relies on recruiting motivated young people to operate a range of ships that trade on a world wide basis. The purpose of this new marine training programme is to prepare young people for a career at sea, at rating level, by providing them with the necessary basic skills and qualifications required by ship operators in the UK.