MCA Master 200/ MCA Boatmaster (BML) Prep
We provide both practical and oral preparation courses for the Master 200/OOW 500 & BML examinations. Training can be tailored for individuals, small groups or companies and there are several training options available. For companies with a number of employees to qualify as Boatmasters we are able to design a package to suit their needs. In addition to the generic syllabus for the underpinning knowledge, we can provide training for some Endorsements.
Description
Our 5 day oral exam prep courses are suitable for candidates working towards an MCA Certificate of Competence whether it’s a Boatmaster Tier 1 Level 2, Master 200 or Officer of the Watch 500 near Coastal. Training can be tailored for individuals, small groups or companies and there are several training options available.
We start the course looking at Business, Law and Regulation so that we have a solid foundation for the rest of the week. On the first night one of your homework tasks is to review the oral exam syllabus and outline what areas you would like particular help on over the remaining days.
We then run through our own syllabus and yours to ensure that we get consistent coverage of the syllabus. For a standard course we would expect to refresh chart work skills with a quick test to check your background knowledge. We cover Electronic Navigation, Radar, Watch-keeping, Navtex, Bridge Procedure, Masters Responsibility, Watch Handover, ColRegs Rule 19 Restricted Visibility, GMDSS, Bridge Control Failure, Pollution Prevention, Pollution Incidents, Garbage Management, Stability, CoSWP, Musters, Legal Obligation and Crew Agreements.
The MCA oral exam syllabi are pretty vast and we suggest that you leave a slight gap between the prep course and exam in order to consolidate what you have learnt.
Online Mock Oral exam or Prep (2 or 4hr sessions) for Master 200/OOW 500/BML (2hrs) - £80
If you would like a shot at a mock oral exam we offer a 2 hour session with one of our Instructors acting as an examiner. The mock oral examination consists of 1 1/2 hour examination and 30 minute debrief and action planning. If you have had a preparation course with us, we will endeavour to arrange the mock exam with a different instructor.
Online sessions can also be used to cram particular subjects or general subject area. We can use Zoom or Teams, so you will need an internet connection. The system we use is fully interactive and previous students have given very positive feedback.
As the training is tailored exactly to your needs, a lot of ground can be covered quite quickly, or we can spend more time on particular subject areas that you require.
- 1x 2-hour session: £80
- 2x 2-hour sessions: £155
- 4x 2-hour sessions: £300
- 8x 2-hour sessions: £550
Please note the above pricing is for online sessions only. If you'd like to come in for 1:1 tuition in the classroom, this is charged at £325 inc VAT for a full day, or £200 inc VAT for a half day.
Please contact us for availability and questions.
Boatmaster – any level
For companies with a number of employees needing to qualify as Boatmasters at any level we are able to design a package to suit their needs. In addition to the generic syllabus for the underpinning knowledge, we can provide training for some Endorsements. Training can take place at our training Centre or we can arrange a bespoke course in a training room at your company's location if required, please ask for details.
The different Boatmaster Levels are:
- Tier 1 Level 2 – National licence, limited distances to sea (5 miles to sea and 15 from point of departure/arrival)
- Tier 1 Level 1 – National licence, Category A-C waters
- Tier 2 Level 2 – Local licence, limited distances to sea (5 miles to sea and 15 from point of departure/arrival)
- Tier 2 Level 1 – Local licence, Category A-C waters
Prerequisites
To be eligible to apply to the MCA for a Master 200/OOW 500 Certificate of Competence you would need:
- RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore commercially endorsed CoC and Coastal/Yachtmaster shorebased certificate (with invigilated final assessments) for Master 200 Limited to 150 miles
- or RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean commercially endorsed CoC and Ocean shorebased certificate (with invigilated final assessments) for Master 200 Unlimited.
- ENG1 Medical
- STCW Basic Safety Training - Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, and PSSR (Fire and Survival need to be less than 5 years)
- STCW HELM (Operational)
- GMDSS ROC for the limited Master 200, or GMDSS GOC for Unlimited.
- 6 Months Sea Service: You must have completed a minimum of 6 months of seagoing service since achieving your Yachtmaster CoC.
To be eligible to apply to the MCA for a Boatmaster licence you would need:
- ML5 Medical
- Boatmaster or STCW Elememtary First Aid
- Boatmaster or STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- Boatmaster or STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- Fully completed Training Record Book
- Fully completed Work Record Book detailing the minimum sea service in the minimum duration as indicated in MSN 1853