It is a 3 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 100% in order to access the assessment.
The HELM course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK Certificate of Competency. HELM aims to provide you with the leadership and managerial skills required by STCW Manila 2010 Code.
Note: Seafarers planning to obtain a Chief Mate, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency at the same time as applying for an OOW, II/2, (yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of Competency will be required to complete both HELM operational and HELM management courses.
It is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
The EDH course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK yacht Certificate of Competency. The EDH course provides an understanding of safe working practices with regard to seamanship, cargo work, anchor procedures, pilot ladders and means of access, shipboard organisation and associated topics.
Further information about the course requirements can be found in MSN 1862.
Note: before an EDH certificate can be issued, a minimum of 6 months’ seagoing service in vessels of 15m or more is required.
After 01 January 2017, this certificate must have been issued at least 18 months prior to the issue of your Certificate of Competency.
