Maximising Your Cadetship: How SafeSeas Training Supports You Every Step of the Way

From day one of your cadetship to the final moments before your orals, SafeSeas Training is designed to support you at every step of the process – from your initial phase one exams, through to SQAs and orals. Our virtual learning platform is built to help you study the way you want, with written theory,Continue reading “Maximising Your Cadetship: How SafeSeas Training Supports You Every Step of the Way”

Getting Into the Examiner’s Mindset: Your Key to Exam Success đꔑ

Preparing for exams, whether it’s for your first set of SQA exams or your Master’s orals. It isn’t just about mastering the content—it’s about understanding the examiner’s mindset and exactly what they are looking for. I quickly explain how you can align your exam preparation, to ensure that you show the examiner exactly what theyContinue reading “Getting Into the Examiner’s Mindset: Your Key to Exam Success đꔑ”

Discover SafeSeas Training: The Ultimate Online Deck Cadet Training Resource

Navigating your Deck Cadet training can be overwhelming. However, Safe Seas Training simplifies this journey by offering a comprehensive subscription service tailored to meet the needs of Deck Cadets training for their first STCW Certificate of Competence – from pre-cadetship through to final phase and preparing for your orals assessment. Here’s a detailed look atContinue reading “Discover SafeSeas Training: The Ultimate Online Deck Cadet Training Resource”

Maximising Your Success: Integrating Online Training Platforms with College Studies

In today’s digital age, learners have unprecedented access to educational resources beyond the traditional classroom. Online training platforms offer a wealth of opportunities to complement college studies, providing flexibility, personalised learning, and a broad range of materials. Here’s how you can leverage these platforms to maximize your chances of passing exams and excelling in yourContinue reading “Maximising Your Success: Integrating Online Training Platforms with College Studies”

What types of question could be in the MCA orals?

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?”

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 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!”