The UK MCA orals are split into two parts, part A which is a computer based assessment and part B which is a one-to-one assessment with a UK MCA assessor. The questions in part B of the assessment can be from any part of the UK MCA syllabus which can be found in MIN 653Continue reading “What types of question could be in the MCA orals?”
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What will be in the SQA Stability and Operations exam?
The upcoming dates for the SQA stability and operations exams are: The link to the syllabus can be found here. The stability and operations syllabus is made up of questions from: – Stability – Marine Cargo Operations – Marine Law and Management This blog post is designed for guidance only and is designed to helpContinue reading “What will be in the SQA Stability and Operations exam?”
What documents do you need to submit for your Notice of Eligibility and Certificate of Competency?
To apply for your Notice of Eligibility, if it is your first application for a Certificate of Competency, you need to submit the following original documents by post to the MCA: ⁃ Personal Survival Techniques ⁃ Fire prevention and fire fighting ⁃ Elementary first aid ⁃ Personal safety and social responsibility ⁃ Proficiency in survivalContinue reading “What documents do you need to submit for your Notice of Eligibility and Certificate of Competency?”
What will be in the SQA Navigation exam?
The UK MCA SQA syllabus has been updated and a new syllabus is in place from March 2025. We have analysed what is new and what has been removed to help you pass your UK MCA SQA Navigation Written exams. The upcoming SQA Navigation exam dates are: The link to the syllabus can be foundContinue reading “What will be in the SQA Navigation exam?”
New Facebook group launched!
We have launched our new Facebook group, the UK Deck Cadet Support page. The purpose of this group is to support UK Cadets embarking on their UK Deck Cadetship journey to support each other. It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking of joining the Merchant Navy and have questions on how to get a Cadetship, aboutContinue reading “New Facebook group launched!”
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