Programme Information
Next Programme Dates
NFCI Greencastle, Co. Donegal
NFCI Castletownbere, Co. Cork
Who is this Programme for
This programme is aimed at learners who wish to upgrade to the Department of Transport Deck Officer Certificate of Competency Skipper Full (Fishing). This qualification will enable successful participants to fish in all waters.
Locations
National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Duration
Directed hours: 279 hours in total consisting of 35 hours per week for 9 weeks.
Self-directed hours: 126 hours consisting of 12 hours per week for 9 weeks.
Total: 405 hours over a period of 9 weeks.
Training Methodology
Centre based face to face instruction
Certification
Skipper Full Certificate of Competency (Fishing).
Entry Requirements
Minimum age 19
Hold a Second Hand Full or a Skipper Limited Certificate of Competency, with 12 months sea time.
A Seafarers Medical Certificate ENG 11, with approved eyesight test.
A Notice of Eligibility (NOE) is required to sit the written examinations.
Progression
On completion of a conversion course, the learner may obtain a Standards of Training Certificate and Watchkeeping (STCW) Officer of the Watch unlimited Certificate of Competency.
Employment Opportunities
This qualification will enable successful participants to fish in all waters.
Assessment
Department of Transport written & oral examinations.
Fees
Course fee – €200
Written exam fee – €276
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