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Merchant Navy ETO Officer Cadet Training Programmes

Your ETO Cadet Training with the SSTG in the Merchant Navy.

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Training Programmes

An STCW Electro-Technical Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency, plus the following academic award:

  • Foundation Degree (This programme is currently only available at South Shields Marine School and Fleetwood Nautical College).

  • Higher National Diploma (this programme is currently only available at Warsash Maritime and Glasgow City College).

The minimum entry requirements are 48 UCAS points including a numerate subject plus GCSE at grade C or above in Maths (preferably higher tier, English and Science (with significant Physical Science content).

5 alternating college and sea periods as per the following outline:

Phase 1 (At College): 30 wks.

Phase 2 (Sea & Leave): 5 mths.

Phase 3 (At College): 30 wks.

Phase 4 (Sea & Leave): 7mths.

Phase 5 (At College): 25 wks.

For programmes commencing after 01 July 2013, candidates are required to undertake 12 months Industrial experience which must include a minimum of 6 months Sea Service.

4 months minimum.

September each year, with more limited options to commence training in January each year.

MNTB ETO Training Record Book.

All programmes must be MCA/MNTB approved.

Candidates who successfully achieve a FdSc are then eligible to top-up the academic award to a BEng (Hons) Degree in Marine Engineering and Management.

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Roles & Responsibilites

The Role and Responsibilities of a Qualified ETO Officer

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Training Programmes

Merchant Navy ETO Officer Cadet Training Programmes

ETO CADET TRAINING

Your Studies

Your Studies as an Electro-Technical Officer Cadet

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Entry Requirements

ETO Cadet Training Programme Entry Requirements

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Case Studies

Electro-Technical Officer Cadet Case Studies

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Future Progression

Future Progression as an Electro-Technical Officer and beyond

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