Do you know anyone interested in a career in the maritime industry? Do you know someone with a passion for water and looking to learn real-world skills and qualifications?
If so, The Irish Nautical Trust has just the thing for you, with spaces available on its Comprehensive Maritime Training Course starting in January 2024.
The syllabus covers a range of topics aimed at preparing individuals for a career on the water. It is suitable for anyone aged 18 and over, from any background, who is currently unemployed or thinking of a career change.
This is a full-time course and applicants must be available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, for 12 weeks starting Monday 15 January.
Applicants will need to be physically fit and prepared to be in demanding conditions as this is a challenging course — physically and mentally.
The syllabus covers a range of topics aimed at preparing trainees for a career on the water, and there is a substantial amount of on-course learning required. Topics will include:
- Certifications
- ENG11 Medical Fitness Certificate STCW Personal Survival
- Techniques STCW Elementary First Aid
- VHF Short Range Radio Licence Power Boat Level 2 Licence
- Guaranteed minimum of 50 logged hours of on-the-water boat training (ISA Commercial Endorsement)
Participants will also develop skills in:
- Vessel Maintenance and Boat Preparation
- Coastal Navigation
- Admiralty Charts
- Passage Planning
- Weather Analysis and Forecast Interpretation
- Tides and Tidal Theory
- Buoyage and Navigating in Pilotage Water
To sign up, or for more information, please contact Jimmy at [email protected] or 086 013 8921.
