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| Glasgow College of Nautical Studies (GCNS), Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. |
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SCOTVEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nautical Science ( U.K) TWO YEAR COURSE |
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This is a fully residential course conducted in collaboration with Glasgow College of Nautical Studies (GCNS) Scotland, partly at AMET and partly at GCNS. AMET operates as an outreach site / branch of GCNS for the delivery of the SCOTVEC 1st year HND. The course is approved by the Maritime and Coast Guard Authority (MCA), UK and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The Scheme of Training is also approved by the Merchant Navy Training Board and the Department of Transport (U.K.).
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Aim of the Course : |
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To develop the competency required to enable the student to carry out his duties as a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy.
To satisfy the Department of Transport initial training requirements for entry to Class 3.
To provide the student with a qualification which will be accepted by the Department of Transport as giving exemption from parts of their Deck Officer Certificates of Competency at Class 2 and Class 1 levels. |
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Training Pattern : |
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| Phase 1 |
39 weeks at AMET, Madras, studying HND Units |
| Phase 2 |
38 weeks at GCNS, Glasgow, studying HND Units to qualify for the award of a HND in Nautical Science |
| Phase 3 |
20 months of Sea Service including 6 months bridge watch keeping to qualify for entry to the DTP Class 3 Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Examination.Success in the HND will qualify for exemptions from all subjects of the Class 2 Deck Officer Certificate of Competency Examination, except Ship Stability, Navigation and Engineering and Control Systems. |
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14 weeks OOW preparatory course at GCNS. Success in the HND will qualify for exemptions from all subjects of the class 2 Deck Officer Certificate of Competency examination, except Ship Stability, Navigation, and Engineering & Engineering Control Systems. MCA Written and Oral examination for OOW Certificate of Competency Award of UK OOW Certificate of Competency |
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Click here to view the HND(NS) Career Path and Career Time Table |
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Entry Requirements for the Course : |
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| Age Limit |
17 to 20 years at the time of entry. |
| Qualifications |
A pass in Plus Two (12th Standard) or its equivalent with minimum 40% aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry group in Class XII. Atleast 50% in English either in 10th or 12th standards. |
| Medical Standard |
Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with eyesight 6/6 with no colour blindness. |
| Entry |
Entry to the Course will be at the discretion of the Director of the Academy. |
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Admission Schedule : |
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| Last date for receipt of Application |
24.05.07 |
| Tests and Interviews at Chennai |
25th, 26th, 27th May 07, 0900Hrs. |
| Course Commences on |
17.07.07 |
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Fees : |
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FEE PAYABLE BY DEMAND DRAFT IN FAVOUR OF AMET, PAYABLE AT CHENNAI FOR HND (NAUTICAL SCIENCE) COURSE |
FIRST YEAR - To be paid on or before July
(including Boarding & Lodging)
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Rs.2,50,000 |
SECOND YEAR AT GCNS (2008-2009)
FIRST INSTALMENT payable before 1st August 2008
(UK pounds 4106 @ Rs.78/-)
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Rs.2,23,626 |
SECOND INSTALMENT payable before 1st Dec 2008
(UK pounds 2870 @ Rs.78/-)
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Rs.2,23,626 |
THIRD INSTALMENT payable before 1st March 2009
(UK pounds 2782 @ Rs.78/-)
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Rs.2,23,548 |
| TOTAL FEES FOR 2ND YEAR AT GCNS (APPROX) |
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AIR FARE / VISA TO UK / MEDICAL FOR UK
(Payable to AMET before 15th May 2008)
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Rs. 40,000 |
Personal Expenses to be drawn prior to student’s
Departure to UK around 10th August 2008
(Pounds 500 @ 78/-) |
Rs. 39,000 |
N.B: All figures where U.K pounds have been converted to Indian currency, are only approximate because the U.K Pound is subject to fluctuations in exchange rate. Second year fees are subject to change.
Note : At the time of joining, candidates should be in possession of uniforms, as per list provided by the Academy, Books and drawing equipment will be provided by the Academy. 1. Cost of those items would be of Rs.15,000, which is to be paid by cash to AMET on selection. 2. Refundable Caution Deposit of Rs.5,000/- to be paid on selection.
FEES ONCE PAID IS NOT REFUNDABLE |
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| Course Structure : |
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1. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION. |
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7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE & COMMUNICATIONS |
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2. CHART WORK |
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8. SHIP STABILITY 1 |
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3. TIDES & SAILINGS |
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9. SHIP CONSTRUCTION |
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4. METEOROLOGY 1 |
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10. MARINE LAW AND MANAGEMENT |
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5. BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING |
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11. INTEGRATIVE ASSESSMENT - 1 |
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6. CARGO WORK |
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12. INTEGRATIVE ASSESSMENT - 2 |
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