Day Skipper

The course comprises of fifteen subjects:

1. Nautical Terms
2. Ropework
3. Anchor Work
4. Safety
5. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
6. Navigation
7. Compass
8. Chartwork
9. Tides and Tidal Streams
10. Visual Aids to Navigation
11. Meteorology
12. Passage Planning
13. Navigation in Restricted Visibility
14. Pilotage
15. Marine Environment

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and Maths

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: None – course contains a self-assessed workbook

Exams: Two exams

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Facilitate and invigilate exams.

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? Coastal Skipper

Find Out More: via the EASS here