Programme Information
Next Programme Dates
NFCI Castletownbere, Co Cork
2023
- 23 – 27 October
- 27 November – 01 December
2024
- 26 February – 01 March
- 13 – 17 May
- 24 – 28 June
- 15 – 19 July
NFCI Greencastle, Co Donegal
- 15 – 19 July 2024
- 30 September – 04 October 2024
Valentia Co. Kerry – Coastal Training Unit (CTU1)
- 29 January – 02 February 2024
Killybegs Co. Donegal – Coastal Training Unit (CTU1)
Doolin Co. Clare – Coastal Training Unit (CTU1)
Burtonport Co. Donegal – Coastal Training Unit (CTU1)
Who is this Programme for
Person(s) who wish to skipper a small passenger vessel.
Locations
National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s).
Duration
35 directed hours (5 days full-time).
Training Methodology
Classroom based, and practical instruction on a suitable vessel.
Certification
Department of Transport Passenger Boat Certificate of Proficiency – Category A Commercial Endorsement.
Entry Requirements
- All persons must have the following in all cases for entry to this programme:
- 12 months qualifying sea service
- Valid Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Certificate
- Valid Elementary First-Aid (EFA) Certificate
- Valid ENG II Seafarer Medical Certificate
- Must be over 18 years of age
Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of the programme, and having the ancillary courses required, a learner is certified to be a skipper of a small passenger boat .
Ancillary courses required are as follows;
- STCW-PST Personal Survival Techniques.
- STCW-EFA Elementary First-Aid and Class 2 Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer)
Assessment
Written and practical examinations.
Fees
€500
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