Certificate 3 in Marine Operations
- Level
- Certificate 3(MNQF Level 3)
- Duration
- 0.5 years(1 Semester)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- August Intake 2026
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
In this course we teach Coastal Navigation using Radar and Visual bearings. Rule of the Road Metereorology and weather reports. Use and Basic Operations of Various Bridge Equipments compulsory to have onboard Coastal Water Voyage Vessels. Basic Stability, Cargo handling and Ship Construction
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Completion of basic education or attainment of level 2 qualification
Alternative Entry
- i) 18 years of age AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction OR
- ii) Hold a valid Coastal Navigation Certificate/Class V or Niyami Certificate 1 AND completed a minimum sea service of 36 months as Master or Navigating Officer on:
- a) Vessels of 100 GRT or more OR
- b) Vessels of 24 meters in length or more OR
- c) Vessels carrying 12 passengers or more
- OR
- iii) Have approved seagoing service of not less than 36 months in the deck department of a ship of 500 GRT or more (including 6 months of bridge watchkeeping duties) OR
- iv) Approved seagoing service of not less than one year as part of an approved training programmed, and is documented on an approved training record book
Other Requirements
- (a) For criteria ii, iii, and iv, letter of eligibility from the MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND CIVIL AVIATION should be submitted along with the application form
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | HAS011 Bridge Watch keeping and Respond to
Emergencies and Distress (CORE) | Bridge Watch keeping and Respond to Emergencies and Distress | Nil | 3 Bridge Watch keeping and Respond to
Emergencies and Distress (CORE) (3) (3) | 480 480 |
MST011 Basic Cargo Work (CORE) | Nil | 575 575 | |||
MST013 Basic Legislation and Pollution Prevention (CORE) | Nil | 115 115 | |||
NAV015 Basic Electronic Navigation Aids (CORE) | Nil | 345 345 | |||
NAV017 Basic Meteorology (CORE) | Nil | 345 345 | |||
NAV019 Basic Ship-handling (CORE) | Nil | 460 460 | |||
NAV021 Basic Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation (CORE) | Nil | 805 805 | |||
NVA027 Basic Ship Construction and Stability (CORE) | Nil | 345 345 | |||
| Course Total | 29 | 3,470 3,470 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.
Careers
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