maritime consultation 12 th feb 2010 gareth dix business development manager
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Maritime Consultation 12th Feb 2010 Maritime Consultation 12th Feb 2010
Gareth Dix
Business Development Manager
National body for qualifications in Scotland however we operate throughout the UK & Internationally
Responsible for developing, accrediting, assessing and certificating all qualifications types other than degrees although our qualifications can be at degree level
One stop shop operating across borders – UK solution to recognition, progression & credit transfer
UK Maritime sector is very important to us Aims to provide opportunities to enable lifelong learning across all types and levels of qualifications
About SQAAbout SQA
About SQAAbout SQA
SQA has a sales turnover of around £60M We employ 750 members of staff We have a dedicated team working in England, Wales &
Northern Ireland as well as in Scotland. (photographs, names and contact details of staff can be
found on the SQA website) International consultancy across 15 countries SQA approved centres across the world including 30
centres in China, and centres in the USA and many other countries.
We like working with you! Visit us on www.sqa.org.uk
SQA’s international activity is covered by four broad strands of work
SQA’s international activity is covered by four broad strands of work
Strand 1: International awarding and associated services
Strand 2: International consultancy Strand 3: Training services Strand 4: Supporting activities
Working with the Maritime SectorWorking with the Maritime Sector
- working in partnership with colleagues in Scotland to develop a progression framework for the maritime sector (from school level through to degree level)
- a longstanding partnership with MSA who sit on SQA's Sector Panel for Engineering, Science and Maths (meets twice a year - gives advice and guidance on the team's operational plans and developments for the future)
- and similar with the MCA - Maritime Coastguard Agency (for whom SQA manages their Certificates of Competency (exams) - about to launch a brand new 'Maritime Skills for Work ' course at SCQF level 5
Working with the Maritime SectorWorking with the Maritime Sector
- this leads into a new NC in Shipping and Maritime Operations at SCQF level 6 (being delivered for the first time this year)
- on the merchant navy side we have HNC/D Awards in Nautical Science (well established) and Marine Engineering (currently under development) leading on to a PDA in Marine Management
- on the seafishing side working with them to finalise a new HNC and PDA in Commercial Seafishing and refresh their Seafishing MA
(so the whole framework in Scotland is finally coming together with marine quals from level 5 up to level 9)
Draft Qualification StructureDraft Qualification Structure
Qualification title
“Level 2 certificate in Maritime Studies”
2 x pathways -
1) Level 2 Certificate in Maritime Studies (Basic Vessel Engineering)
2) Level 2 Certificate in Maritime Studies (Navigation & Watchkeeping)
Draft Qualification StructureDraft Qualification Structure
Credit Values –
Pathway 1
(Basic Vessel Eng.) 35 credits
Pathway 2
(Navigation & Watchkeeping) 33 credits
Draft Qualification StructureDraft Qualification Structure
5 mandatory units for both pathways (total credit value 18) –
1) Maritime employment, environmental and health & safety practices 2 credits
2) Vessel ropework, anchoring & mooring operations
5 credits
3) Securing a vessel for passage 3 credits
4) Vessel construction & stability 5 credits
5) Assist with a vessels navigational watch 3 credits
Draft Qualification StructureDraft Qualification StructureOptional units for pathway 1 (Basic Vessel Engineering)
17 credits
Basic vessel engineering systems 3 credits Maintaining vessel machinery for safe operation 3 credits Vessel repair & maintenance 5 creditsThe following five units are STCW 95
Survival in the water during maritime emergencies 1 credit Maritime fire prevention & fire action 1 credit Maritime security 1 credit Emergency first aid in response to accidents or 1 credit medical emergency Vessel fire prevention & fire fighting 2 credits
Draft Qualification StructureDraft Qualification StructureOptional units for pathway 2 (Navigation & Watchkeeping )
15 credits Vessel navigation & tides 6 credits Vessel watchkeeping 3 credits
The following five units are STCW 95
Survival in the water during maritime emergencies 1 credit Maritime fire prevention & fire action 1 credit Maritime security 1 credit Emergency first aid in response to accidents or 1 credit
medical emergency Vessel fire prevention & fire fighting 2 credits
Draft Qualification StructureDraft Qualification Structure
Notes
1. Additional pathways are under development to cover seafishing and tugs
2. An additional unit (or units) on maritime safety & survival is/are under development (non STCW 95)
Planned stagesPlanned stages
SQA currently seeking supplementary recognition from Ofqual
All AOs going through this so very much dependent on Ofqual timescales
In the meantime centres can come forward to begin the process of SQA Approval.
This presentation will be available on the SQA website including FAQs
Draft Qualification StructureDraft Qualification Structure
Any Questions?