Blended Learning Brochure 18/19

HNC/HND IN HNC IN NAUTICAL NAUTICAL SCIENCE Â SCIENCE

FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS

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HNC/HND IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE

WELCOME

Welcome to the Fleetwood Nautical Campus, Blended Learning Unit which offers a combination of online and college based learning, ideally suited for students who are based overseas, work full-time or prefer to study in a flexible mode.

SPECIFICALLY, WE PROVIDE:

• HNC in Nautical Science • HND in Nautical Science • Interactive subject modules and resources in electronic format, available 24/7 • The ability to submit all learning outcome tests (TMTs) electronically • Regular and supportive feedback on all submitted work • Self-paced learning • Online self-assessment • The ability to monitor and track your progress through the course

MAIN FEATURES

With our blended learning programme, you will receive academic guidance along with practical information and advice. Each course combines different teaching and learning methods, techniques and resources which are interactive and easily accessible from wherever you are based.

BLENDED LEARNING

Combining three different learning environments, Blended Learning offers you a balanced approach to distance learning.

CONTACTING THE BLENDED LEARNING UNIT

Students are encouraged to contact the Blended Learning Unit on a regular basis and can talk to lecturers by Skype or telephone. All subject related e-mail enquiries are answered by lecturers and any course related problems or queries will be dealt with promptly by the Blended Learning Team. Blended Learning students also have full use of the College’s comprehensive Learning Resource Centre and computer facilities. Students can also attend term time subject clinics.

ENQUIRIES

T 01253 504746 E blearning@blackpool.ac.uk blackpool.ac.uk/blearning Fax: 01253 773 014

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HOW IT WORKS

The HNC or HND in Nautical Science by Blended Learning is a structure of individual unit modules arranged in sets. Students enrolling onto the first set of modules from the HNC or HND have a maximum of 2 years to attend college and complete the formative assessments. Students can enrol onto the second set at any time within the first 2 years providing they have successfully completed Set 1. Students who do not submit work on a regular basis, attend college and complete summative assessments (exams) from the first set within the 2-year enrolment period, cannot continue onto the remainder of the qualification.

ONCE ENROLLED

Students receive learning material, in both hard copy and electronic format for each HNC or HND unit and online access to Moodle and Onefile (electronic portfolio) where additional resources for the course are available.

Blended Learning will produce a learning and assessment plan, for the first set of modules to meet each student’s individual requirements and commitments. Students are required to work through the learning material and submit work for marking on a regular basis, to complete the underpinning knowledge for the HNC or HND.

TMTS AND PCTS

For each module there is a requirement to complete and pass, tutor marked tests (TMTs), pre-college tests (PCTs) and summative assessments (exams), conducted at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.

Once a student has passed all the TMTs for an individual set, they must attempt an online pre-college test (PCT). These are an excellent tool and provide essential preparation for the formative assessment

time constrained conditions; additionally the PCT provides the student and college with an indication of whether the student is ready for the summative assessment (exam) and how they will perform. Summative assessments at college will not be booked for students until they have received Proceed to College feedback on PCTs. Each term there will be the opportunity to sit summative assessments (examinations) at either 09.00 or 13.00, during term time at College. Blended Learning will publish available dates at the beginning of each term so students can plan their study in line with the summative assessments (examinations) dates.

Students must pass the graded unit exam(s) prior to booking the MCA SQA external examinations. MCA SQA external examinations are not part of the HNC or HND

by Blended Learning.

If your course is subject to any change from the information provided in the course information sheet attached, during your application, or when you enrol, we will contact you to confirm any changes.

Blended Learning students must successfully complete the HNC/HND qualification before making any bookings for the MCA SQA examinations and MCA Orals.

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HNC/HND IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE

HNC NAUTICAL SCIENCE CANDIDATE INFORMATION

The HNC Nautical Science is specifically designed to equip you to enter employment in the Merchant Navy as a Deck Officer.

It also enables you to develop the skills required to gain employment within the wider UK maritime sector, including shore-based positions. It will develop your practical, interpersonal and social skills important requirements for a career within the maritime industry.

The HNC provides you with all the underpinning knowledge that is required for obtaining a Certificate of Competency at the Operational level, i.e. at Officer of the Watch level as defined by the STCW convention.

The award will also allow you to develop complex, vocationally-specific reading and report writing skills.

EMPLOYMENT AND PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

The HNC Nautical Science aims to equip you with the skills to seek employment at operational level in: ship management, port and harbour operations, freight and transportation operations, marine insurance industry, ship broking and chartering, the wider maritime safety industry (eg safety equipment manufacturers), meteorological services, pollution prevention services.

The HNC Nautical Science will also provide a means for deck ratings, radio officers or RN to MN conversion candidates to gain continuous professional development and lead to the award of an OOW certificate of competency when taken in conjunction with the required STCW short courses.

If you achieve the HNC Nautical Science Group Award as a means of gaining a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) ‘Officer of the Watch’ Unlimited Certificate, you will be eligible to progress to complete the full HND Nautical Science at Chief Mate Unlimited level, once you have gained the Industrial Experience specified by the MCA. The HNC Nautical Science is recognized by the Merchant Navy Training Board and MCA as providing the underpinning knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of STCW for certification as an Officer of the Watch (OOW) in a deck capacity. The UK OOW certificate of competency is recognized by shipping companies and national administrations worldwide.

ENTRY

Entry is at the discretion of the Centre.

There are many courses that can be regardedas entry requirements, so you should checkwith the relevant Centre.

The requirements to gain an Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) UK Certificate of Competency are as follows: • 36 months seatime – see MSN 1856 • HNC (Higher National Certificate) inNautical Science • STCW short courses – see MSN 1865 for details and of MCA approved Countries and Centres • MCA Signals exam (validity 3 years) • MCA SQA Exams in Navigation and Stability see relevant M notice • MCA Orals

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SQA HIGHER NAUTICAL SCIENCE HNC SYLLABUS UNIT TITLE Naval Architecture: Ship Construction Marine Meteorology: An Introduction Navigational Maths and Science Marine Emergency Response and Communications Marine Cargo Operations Marine Law and Management Bridge Watchkeeping Celestial Navigation Chartwork and Tides Ship Stability: An Introduction HNC Nautical Science Graded Unit 1 Please note that the responsibility for determining your seatime is a statutory matter and rests with the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency). Matters concerning your seatime MUST be referred to the MCA in Southampton.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency

dft.gov.uk/mca The Scottish Qualifications Authority

sqa.org.uk

UNIT CODE HR0734 HT6M34 HR0234 HR0C34 HR0434 HR0D34 HR0334 HR0935 HT6L34 HR0634 HT0K34

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HNC/HND IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE

HND IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE CANDIDATE INFORMATION

The HND provides you with all the underpinning knowledge that is required for obtaining a Certificate of Competency at Management level, i.e. Chief Mate level as defined by the STCW convention. The award will also enable you to further develop complex, vocationally-specific reading and report writing skills gained at Officer of the Watch level.

PROGRESSION TO MASTER UNLIMITED

If you achieve the HND in Nautical Science Group Award as a means of gaining a UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) ‘Chief Mate’ Unlimited Certificate of Competency you will be eligible to progress to Masters Unlimited, once you have gained the Industrial Experience specified by the MCA. The HND in Nautical Science is recognized by the Merchant Navy Training Board and MCA as providing the underpinning knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of STCW for certification as a Chief Mate (CM) Unlimited in a deck capacity. The UK Chief Mate CoC is recognized by shipping companies and national administrations worldwide.

ENTRY

Entry is at the discretion of the Centre.

There are many courses that can be regardedas entry requirements, so you should checkwith the relevant Centre.

The requirements to gain a Chief Mate (Unlimited) UK Certificate of Competency are as follows: • Have completed 12 months’ watchkeeping service while holding an OOW unlimited, II/I, Certificate of Competency – see MSN 1856 • HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Nautical Science • STCW short courses – as required, see MSN 1865 for details and of MCA approved Countries and Centres • MCA SQA Exams in Navigation and Stability see relevant M notice • MCA Orals

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SQA HIGHER NAUTICAL SCIENCE HND SYALLBUS UNIT TITLE Marine Engineering Systems Structures & Maintenance Shipboard Management Shipmaster’s Law and Business Ship Stability Theory & Practical Application Marine Passage Planning Applied Marine Meteorology Management of Vessel Operations Management of Bridge Operations IT: Applications Software HND Nautical Science Graded Unit 2 HND Nautical Science Graded Unit 3

UNIT CODE HT6N35 HR1W35 HR0R35 HR0N35 HR0L35 HR0F35 HR0J35 HR1X35 HR0H35 D75X34 HT0M35 HT0N35

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HNC/HND IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE

ENROLMENT

Application forms are available on our website or from the Blended Learning Office.

blackpool.ac.uk/blearning

Interactive Application Form for B-Learning

Print Application Form for B-Learning

MOODLE AND ONEFILE

Once enrolled you will be given access to the onlice learning resources which allows you to access learning materials, upload work and monitor your own progress.

Moodle learning resource

OneFile ePortfolio resource

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RESOURCES WE SUPPLY TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING Bridge Procedure Guide Extract DVDs Excel

Online resources you can access anywhere

Further reference Interactive subject specific programmes Marine notices Powerpoint Recommended tutor marked tests Completion point Scientific Calculator Self-checking question and answer sheets

Module Handbooks

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Resources and assessment prompts are available on OneFile 24/7

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TUTOR MARKED TESTS (TMTS) Through your TMTs you will receive advice and

guidance from subject specialist tutors. All College tutors are qualified in their subject area. You will benefit not only from your tutor’s knowledge of the syllabus but from his or her experience in guiding students to success.

SELF-CHECKING QUESTIONS (SCQS) SCQs are designed to test the knowledge you

have covered as you work through the modules.

You should attempt to answer these SCQs at the end of each section.

All the answers can be found either in the module or in the SCQ available on Onefile. If you cannot answer the SCQ you should go back and revise the material again until you are competent and can answer the questions.

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The pre-college test is designed to assess your standard of knowledge. This ensures that you are ready to come to college and sit the final assessments. The paper duration will be similar to the final assessment and is timed. There is an additional hour allocated for downloading and uploading of your work.

This assessment must be treated as a closed book test and you must not refer to the notes.

This assessment process has proven invaluable, providing both the student and college with information as to whether they are ready for the final examination.

FINAL ASSESSMENTS Final assessments are either timed invigilated

tests or practical assessments which are conducted in college. In addition some subjects have assignments which are subject to a formal submission date. Students do not need to attend college for assignments but must adhere to the submission time frame.

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DURING YOUR COURSE OPEN DOOR POLICY TRADITIONAL TUITION CLINICS VIDEO TUTORIALS SKYPE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE PASTORAL COMPLETING YOUR STUDY

On completion you will acheive an HNC or HND in Nautical Science, the main underpinning knowledge for obtaining an Officer of the Watch or Chief Mate Unlimited CoC.

·S tudents are encouraged to come to college at anytime ·C elestial Navigation ·O ffered daily and in evenings throughout term time at college ·O n Moodle by subject specialists ·S essions available with lecturers each week during term time ·e Books, eJournals and journal databases · Support sessions with staff · Search Advice tips and techniques · Harvard referencing systems · Careers · Accommodations · Transport

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HOW DO I PAY?

•C heque/Bankers draft payable to Blackpool and The Fylde College • By your own Credit/Debit Card over the telephone on +44 (0)1253 504 746 • Facilities are available to pay from your own personal bank account via a Bank transfer – full details available upon request • We do not accept Travellers Cheques or Cash Please note the College no longer accepts payment of deposits or tuition fees from anyone other than the student themself or their funding organisation. All fees paid from EU & Non EU learners must be forwarded direct by the student.

MARINE SOCIETY SPONSORSHIP

Students who have received a Slater Scholarship must forward a copy of their sponsorship letter with their completed application form.

ELCAS

Blackpool and the Fylde College are a recognised Learning Provider (3243) and a preferred supplier to CTP.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students are required to forward a copy of their passport when making a booking. You will also need to provide evidence of your eligibility to undertake your course of study, this may be provided in the following ways: 1. A copy of your Notice of Eligibility from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

2. For OOW students – Evidence of Sea Service. a) This will be a copy of your CDC or Discharge Book clearly showing your Sea Service.

3. For Chief Mate students – Evidence of Sea Service. a) This will be a copy of your CDC or Discharge Book clearly showing your Sea Service.

AND b) A copy of your OOW Certificate of Competency.

VISA APPLICATIONS

ALL International students wishing to study in the UK must meet the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) criteria. We strongly recommend you check that you meet the criteria before applying to enrol onto the course which requires a minimum of 4 visits to the UK. It is extremely important to note that the College will not be able to sponsor students for visa purposes as this course falls outside the scope for Tier 4 visas. Organisation of obtaining the correct visa remains the sole responsibility for the student and that no fees will be refunded for students who enrol onto the course and subsequently cannot enter the UK for any reason.

EU STUDENTS

If you are applying to the Student Loan Company for tuition fee loan/grant we advise you do this before the start date of your course. Please note tuition fee loans/ grants are paid direct to the College and may be used for statutory HE fees only, i.e. cannot be used to fund any short courses.

Please refer to the SLC website where full information is available on fee loans/grants and maintenance awards at

slc.co.uk

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS leetwood’s Blended Learning has enabled me to work towards my OOW F Unlimited whilst still working at sea. This qualification vastly improves my professional learning and job prospects. The distance-learning delivery enables me to achieve something that I would not have been able to afford to do otherwise. The course is by no means a small undertaking and candidates should expect to dedicate hard work and time in order to succeed. The staff have been extremely helpful at the college and set-up for learning is well-established. I am happy to have been a part of it.

Mr Davison or me overall the course has been brilliant and exactly what I was looking F for. The support from Blended Learning Team has been first class in every respect a and I could not have wished for more. Their approach is professional, friendly, efficient and very prompt. The tutor support has been exceptional and again very prompt when requested. Most Royal Navy Officers seeking MCA qualification would find the Fleetwood course exactly what they were looking for and perfect preparation for the exams.

Mr Baum

Just wanted to say thanks for everything. Once I finish my EDH tomorrow morning I will be complete and can send off for my new CoC, now that is have my pass from SQA. Anyway i just wanted to wish you the best and thank you for all your support and help over the last couple of years.

Mr Cooke

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B L E A R N I N G

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HNC IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE CONTACT

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