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Skippers & Crew - Deck Officer Skipper Full Certificate of Competency (Fishing)

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Course code
COC-SKF
Level
Award
Certificate of Competence
Classification
Awarding body
Department of Transport Tourism and Sport
Duration
Directed hours: 279 hours in total consisting of 35 hours per week for 9 weeks. Self-directed hours: 126 hours consisting of 12 hours per week for 9 weeks. Total: 405 hours over a period of 9 weeks.

Programme summary

This programme is aimed at learners who wish to upgrade to the Department of Transport Deck Officer Certificate of Competency Skipper Full (Fishing). This qualification will enable successful participants to fish in all waters.

Entry requirements

  • Minimum age 19
  • Hold a Second Hand Full or a Skipper Limited Certificate of Competency, with 12 months sea time.
  • A Seafarers Medical Certificate ENG 11, with approved eyesight test.
  • A Notice of Eligibility (NOE) is required to sit the written examinations.

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