Anyone who has an interest for seafaring can channel this passion into a nautical career. There are many different options available for anyone desiring to make a living on the sea.
So, let’s narrow this down. Do you have an ambition to be a ship captain, to learn more on navigation, management and maintenance of a ship? If so, you may consider taking a nautical studies course in university. This course may provide the job scope that is similar with what you had in mind!
What will you learn from a nautical studies course? In general, you will learn how to run and maintain a ship safely. You’ll also learn how to use celestial and terrestrial configurations to navigate at sea. Nautical studies is an ideal course for anyone who plans to take up a seafaring job. Nautical science graduates will be certified seafarers with ample opportunities to rise through the ranks – though they may start as deck officers, they may someday become ship captains.
Throughout your studies, you will develop a variety of technical and non-technical skills alike. Among the skills that you will obtain are:
Technical Skills
- Health and Safety Training
- First Aid Training
- Radio Communications Training
- Meteorology Training
- Logistics and Passage
- Fire Fighting
- Sea Survival
- Navigation Training
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
- Mathematical Ability
Non-Technical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication – Verbal and Written
- Interpersonal and Intercultural Interaction
- Self-Discipline
- Self-Reliance
- Responsibility and Accountability
- Organization – Workspace and Self
Once you’ve completed this course, the available job opportunities for you include:
- Seafarer
- Warehousing Supervisor
- Forwarding / Logistics Worker
- Ship Agent
- Ship Crew Member
- Marine Department Officer
- Fisheries Department Officer
- Royal Customs of Malaysia Officer
Eager to learn more about Nautical Studies?
Ranaco Education & Training Institute specializes in producing high-quality graduates in various fields through our great programs and training conducted by professionals with more than 10 years of experience. Here, we provide a program (Diploma in Nautical Studies) which will expose students to ship navigation and equip students with relevant knowledge for offshore and coastal employment opportunities.
Through this course lasting for two years and six months, including one semester of industrial training, we produce maritime graduates who are highly knowledgeable and skilled. Get in touch with us now: let Ranaco Education & Training Institute put you on a path towards a new life on the waters.
