Navigational Control Course (Fishing)

COC-NCC 

Duration 10 Days (full time) Certification Department of Transport certificate of Navigation Command and Control. This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal

 Fees €200

                        Apply

Programme Overview Programme Overview

To promote command decision-making based on data supplied by navigational instruments, a full appreciation of system errors, a thorough understanding of the operational aspects of modern navigation systems and effective bridge team work.

About this course

Programme information

Who is the Programme for

  • Persons working in the seafood industry
  • Holders of Second Hand Full Certificate of Competency and Electronic Navigation Systems (Fishing) certificates

Next Programme Dates

Location 2025
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
  • 13 – 24 January
  • 24 March – 04 April
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
  • 07 – 18 July

 

Location(s)

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

Duration and Timetable

This course is delivered over 10 days (full time).

Training Methodology

This course is classroom based, and utilising ship simulators.

Certification

Department of Transport certificate of Navigation Command and Control.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Learners must hold a Second-Hand Full Fishing Certificate of Competency and an ENS certificate

Progression

Essential ancillary course for Second Hand Full candidate to upgrade their Certificate of Competency to Skipper Limited, and to enable a Skipper Full candidate to obtain a Certificate of Competency.

Employment Opportunities

This programme is essential to obtain Skipper Limited & Skipper Full Certificates of Competency which provide employment opportunities as a Skipper.

Assessment

Continual practical assessment throughout the programme.

Fees

€200

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Grant Aid

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.

Click here to complete a Training Registration Form which can be used to register your interest both in the course and in the grant.

 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

+353 (0)27 71230

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal

+353 74 9381068